Gaiety, devotion mark Rathotsavam in Vijayawada
27 Feb 2025 9:15 PM IST27 Feb 2025 9:15 PM IST
The spectacle featured chanting of Vedic mantras, rhythmic beats of Melathalas (traditional percussion ensembles), graceful dances and energetic kolatam (wood stick dance) performance.
Devotees pulling the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy varla and Bhramarambha Malleswara Swamy varla Chariot at One Town Canal Road organised the Sri Kanyakaparameswari Anna Satram committee during conclusion of Maha Sivaratri in Vijayawada on Thursday. — C. NARAYANA RAO
Vijayawada: The annual Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam Rathotsavam was held at Vijayawada on Thursday evening, marking a conclusion to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations. The festivities were inaugurated by NTR police commissioner S. V. Rajasekhar Babu.
The commissioner began the proceedings by breaking a coconut at Sri Kanyakaparameshwari ratham. Devotional spirit filled the air as devotees and police officers joined forces to pull the chariot through the streets.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajasekhar Babu described the procession as a visually captivating experience for the devotees. The spectacle featured chanting of Vedic mantras, rhythmic beats of Melathalas (traditional percussion ensembles), graceful dances and energetic kolatam (wood stick dance) performance.
Deputy police commissioners Gowthami Shali, Krishnamurthy Naidu, ADCP G. Ramakrishna, Durga temple executive officer K. Ramachandra Mohan, deputy EO Ratna Raju, temple staff and devotees participated in the Rathotsavam.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajasekhar Babu described the procession as a visually captivating experience for the devotees. The spectacle featured chanting of Vedic mantras, rhythmic beats of Melathalas (traditional percussion ensembles), graceful dances and energetic kolatam (wood stick dance) performance.
Deputy police commissioners Gowthami Shali, Krishnamurthy Naidu, ADCP G. Ramakrishna, Durga temple executive officer K. Ramachandra Mohan, deputy EO Ratna Raju, temple staff and devotees participated in the Rathotsavam.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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