Temples Reflect India’s Cultural Ethos: Jagan
25 Feb 2026 12:18 PM IST25 Feb 2026 12:18 PM IST
Former AP Chief Minister offers silk robes, breaks coconut at Nandi idol amid grand consecration ceremony in Vempalle
YSRC Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is performing pooja at Nandishwara temple in Vempalle of Kadapa district on Wednesday. (Photo: X)
Kadapa: Former chief minister and YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the temples stand as enduring symbols of India’s rich culture and traditions, fostering peace and harmony in society.
Speaking after participating in the idol consecration and Kumbhabhishekam ceremony held at Sri Nandeeswara Swamy Temple in Nandipalli village of Vempalli mandal on Wednesday, Jagan Mohan Reddy said the path of devotion promotes social harmony and spiritual awakening. He observed that the development and renovation of temples in rural areas would further strengthen spiritual consciousness among people and help preserve age-old traditions.
He appreciated the efforts of the temple committee, led by chairman Maram Srikant Reddy, for organising the event successfully. Stating that the celebrations reflected the unity of the villagers, he wished that the blessings of Sri Nandeeswara Swamy be upon all the people.
The newly installed idols of Sri Maha Nandeeswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati were consecrated amid Vedic chants and in accordance with traditional rituals.
Temple priests and Vedic scholars conducted special pujas and homams as part of the ceremony. Dressed in traditional attire, Jagan Mohan Reddy took part in the rituals with devotion and offered prayers to the presiding deity. He later received blessings from the Vedic scholars.
He appreciated the efforts of the temple committee, led by chairman Maram Srikant Reddy, for organising the event successfully. Stating that the celebrations reflected the unity of the villagers, he wished that the blessings of Sri Nandeeswara Swamy be upon all the people.
The newly installed idols of Sri Maha Nandeeswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati were consecrated amid Vedic chants and in accordance with traditional rituals.
Temple priests and Vedic scholars conducted special pujas and homams as part of the ceremony. Dressed in traditional attire, Jagan Mohan Reddy took part in the rituals with devotion and offered prayers to the presiding deity. He later received blessings from the Vedic scholars.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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