Thousands witness celestial wedding at Telangana's Bhadrachalam temple

IANS April 6, 2025 148 views

Thousands of devotees gathered at Bhadrachalam temple to witness the annual Sitarama Kalyanam on Ram Navami. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and other state officials participated in the celestial wedding celebrations. The temple was decorated elaborately, with priests performing traditional rituals. Over 2,000 police personnel were deployed to manage the massive crowd and ensure smooth proceedings.

"May the blessings and compassion of the Lord be upon all people" - A. Revanth Reddy, Telangana Chief Minister
Hyderabad, April 6: Religious fervour marked the celestial wedding of Lord Ram with his consort Sita at Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam town of Telangana on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday.

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Thousands gathered for annual Ram-Sita wedding ritual

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State leaders offered traditional wedding gifts

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Elaborate religious ceremonies performed with grand tradition

Thousands of devotees participated in the annual mega religious event, held amid tight security arrangements.

Devotees from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh took part in the celestial wedding (Sitarama Kalyanam).

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his wife Geetha offered 'pattu vastralu' (silk clothes) and 'mutyala talambralu' (pearl necklaces) to the deities on behalf of the state government.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and Chief Secretary Shanti Kumar also made offerings to the deities.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Chairman V.V.R. Naidu made the offering on behalf of TTD.

The celebrations were held in a grand way in the traditional manner with the famous temple being decked up for the special occasion.

A group of priests performed elaborate rituals to mark the celestial celebrations. Priests performed rituals associated with Sitarama Kalyanam. Thousands of devotees watched the annual event at Mithila Mandapam.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Minister P. Srinivas Reddy, public representatives and District Collectors of Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts participated in the annual event.

Earlier, some rituals were performed in the main temple, and later, the deities were brought to the temple in a procession.

The endowments department put up tents for devotees to protect them from the scorching sun. The temple authorities prepared two lakh packets of 'prasadam' for distribution among devotees.

More than 2,000 policemen were deployed as part of the security arrangements at the temple.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended their greetings to people on the occasion of Ram Navami.

The Chief Minister prayed that the blessings and compassion of the Lord be upon all the people on the occasion of the divine marriage of Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
What a beautiful celebration! 🙏 The photos of the temple decorations are stunning. It's heartwarming to see our traditions being preserved with such devotion. Jai Shri Ram!
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Rahul S.
While the event looks magnificent, I wonder about the environmental impact of such large gatherings. Could the organizers consider more eco-friendly practices for future celebrations?
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Sunita M.
Attended with my family this year after 5 years! The arrangements were excellent - especially appreciated the tents and prasad distribution. The devotion in the air was palpable ❤️
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Arjun P.
The scale of this event is incredible! 2000 policemen deployed and 2 lakh prasad packets - that's some serious planning. Kudos to the temple administration and local authorities.
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Kavita R.
My grandparents used to tell me stories about this celebration when I was little. Seeing it continue with the same grandeur makes me emotional. Our culture is so rich and beautiful.
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Vikram J.
The unity shown by people from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is commendable. Religion truly brings people together beyond political boundaries. More power to such events!

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Ram Navami Sitarama Kalyanam Bhadrachalam Temple A. Revanth Reddy Telangana Religious Festival
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