Devotees make a beeline to Bhagyalakshmi temple near Charminar to obtain silver coin

Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees thronged the Bhagyalakshmi Temple near Charminar on the occasion of Deepavali to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Bhagyalakshmi.

The temple witnessed a steady influx of devotees from the early hours of Sunday, with the shrine and its surroundings wearing a festive look. Special arrangements were made by the temple authorities to facilitate the movement of devotees and ensure smooth darshan. Several VIPs and prominent personalities also visited the temple and offered prayers.

Meanwhile, the distribution of free silver coins, popularly known as Khazana or Ammavari coins, commenced at 7 pm on Sunday at the temple. According to the temple committee, the distribution of the silver coins will continue for three days, until November 11.

On Monday, the distribution has attracted huge crowds, with devotees arriving in large numbers to receive the silver coins, which they believe bring prosperity, wealth and good fortune.

To manage the heavy rush, the temple authorities arranged four separate queue lines to facilitate the distribution process. Long queues of devotees stretched nearly 500 metres from Gulzar Houz towards the temple, with arrangements reportedly enabling the distribution to continue smoothly. In view of the massive gathering, the Hyderabad police made elaborate security and traffic arrangements around Charminar. Police personnel were deployed at key points to regulate the movement of devotees, manage crowds and ensure that traffic flow in the busy Charminar area was not disrupted.

Hyderabad Traffic Police also issued an alert, warning commuters about slow-moving traffic on several roads surrounding Charminar. The affected routes include – Salar Jung Museum towards Madina and High Court Road, Afzalgunj Bus Stop towards Nayapul, and Madina towards High Court Road. Traffic police have imposed restrictions in the surrounding areas and advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with the police to avoid inconvenience.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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