Kiratarjuna Inscription Pillar Inspected At Akanna Madanna Caves
Temple Trust Board chairman Borra Radhakrishna and executive officer V.K. Seena Nayak examine the historic pillar, murals and sculptures at the caves.
Temple Trust Board chairman Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi) and executive officer V.K. Seena Nayak inspected the historic Akanna Madanna caves at Kanaka Durga Nagar and offered prayers to Lord Parameswara on Sunday.
They inspected the rare Kiratarjuna inscription pillar, which provides insights into the ancient history of Indrakeeladri. They also examined the historical murals and sculptures inside the caves and enquired about the historical and mythological significance of the ancient Pasupata temple and its connection with the inscription pillar.
The chairman and the executive officer said they would bring the significance of the Pasupata temple and the associated historical evidence to the attention of senior endowments department officials.
Meanwhile, religious ceremonies marking the Shashti festival and Kartika Masam were performed at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple on Indrakeeladri.
The celestial wedding of Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Subrahmanyeswara Swamy was performed in accordance with Vedic traditions, accompanied by the chanting of hymns and auspicious music.
According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Subrahmanya removes Rahu-Ketu doshas and marital obstacles and bestows prosperity and progeny. Devotees attended the ceremony in large numbers, witnessed the celestial wedding and received prasadam.
As part of Kartika Masam celebrations, special rituals were also conducted at the Sri Malleswara Swamy temple on Sunday night. Akasa Deepam, Sahasra Lingarchana, Sahasra Deepalankarana and Unjala Seva were performed under the supervision of temple Sthanacharya V Siva Prasad Sharma.
Temple chairman Borra Radhakrishna participated in the rituals along with trust board members Sarita and Padmavathi Thakur, other officials and devotees.