Suryaa News Desk: The Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple on Indrakeeladri performed the Akash Deepam ritual on Monday evening during the Pradosha period to mark the beginning of the Karthika month. The ceremony was conducted according to scriptural traditions in the presence of the presiding deities, Kanaka Durgamma and Malleswara Swamy, as well as at the Nataraja Swamy temple, amidst Vedic chanting led by the temple's Sthanacharyas.
Temple Trust Board Chairman Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi) and Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik participated in the proceedings and performed special prayers. According to the temple priests, the ritual is observed to seek blessings for health, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles. The lamp was installed on the temple flagstaff with the intention of fostering peace and prosperity.
Executive Officer Seena Naik stated that arrangements have been finalized for devotees to participate in daily rituals throughout the month of Karthika, including special Abhishekas, Bilvarchanas, and Lakshmi Ganapati Panchakshari Parayanas. The event was attended by temple priests and members of the Vedic committee.