The grand celebrations of Piditalli Ammavari Sirimanu have commenced in Vizianagaram. Devotees have gathered in large numbers to visit the Goddess. The Rathotsavam of the deity’s idol is scheduled to begin at 3 o’clock on Tuesday evening, with elaborate security arrangements in place, including 2,000 policemen. This year, the state government has arranged free darshan for devotees for the first time.
The first-year celebrations of Vizianagaram Paidithalli Ammavari have also begun, with the Sirimanu procession set to start at 3 pm on Tuesday. The district administration has completed the necessary arrangements for the Jalari Vala, Anjali Ratham, and Paladhara Ratham, which form the goddess’s entourage. The Sirimanotsavam is expected to conclude by 6 o’clock in the evening. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, on behalf of the state government, presented silk garments in the morning.
The Paidithalamma Tholella Utsav took place on Monday, with the Pusapati family and Vizianagaram MLA Aditi Gajapathiraju presenting silk clothes to the goddess. Vizianagaram MP Kalishetti Appalanaidu’s family also participated in the palanquin service. The anointing of the goddess with various river waters in preparation for the Tholela festival took place at 10:35 pm on Sunday night.
After performing pujas to the goddess, Bantupalli Venkata Rao, the priest, distributed seeds to Vizianagaram farmers. The distribution continued until midnight. Collector Ambedkar has ordered the Sirimanotsava to be conducted according to tradition and the sentiments of the devotees, with specific instructions to ensure the safety and efficient darshan for all devotees.
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