Bhadrachalam gears up for Rama Navami

Mateti Venu Gopal

Bhadrachalam: All arrangements for the grand celebration of Sri Rama Navami festivities at Srirama temple in the town were made. Rama Navami, the celestial wedding of Lord Sri Rama and Goddess Sita, would be held on April 19 and the coronation of Lord Sri Rama would be on April 20.

According to Executive Officer and other officials, around 2.5 lakh people from different places across the country are expected to witness the festival. A The temple and its surroundings were divided into 15 sectors and 30,000 devotees can directly view the marriage celebration at the mandapam. Tickets will be issued ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 3,000.

There would be a procession (Edurkol) on the evening of April 18 which would attract large number of devotees. The marriage celebration would be held at Kalyana Mandapam between 10.30 am and 12.00 noon on April 19.

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy would offer Pattu Vasthrams to the celestial couple. Later, there would be procession of the deities on the four streets around the temple in the evening. A The Coronation of the Lord would be held between 10.30 am to 12.00 noon on April 20 at the mandapam.

Dhwajarohana at Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam: As part of the Srirama Navami Brahmotsavams, the Dhwajarohana pujas were performed at Srirama temple here on Wednesday. Devotees in large numbers took part in the programme. On the other hand, the district administration is geared up to organise 'Sri Seetharama Kalyana Mahotsavam' in a befitting manner on April 19. Elaborate arrangements are being made on the temple premises for the celestial wedding of Lord Srirama.