The much-awaited Mahashivratri Brahmotsavam at Srisailam temple is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 1, 2024, marking 11 days of grand festivities. To ensure a smooth and memorable experience for devotees, Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao conducted a preliminary meeting on Friday with key personnel, including engineering officers, supervisors, and the Vedic committee.

Prominent attendees included local Tahsildar K.V. Srinivasulu, Forest Range Officer Subhash Reddy, Mandal Primary Hospital Doctor Dr. R. Srivani, local police station ASI B.C. Guruvayya, and Apollo doctors serving at the Devasthanam Hospital, Dr. T. Shashidhar. A documentary showcasing last year’s Brahmotsavam arrangements was screened during the meeting, setting a benchmark for this year’s event.

Focus on Devotee Convenience

EO Srinivasa Rao emphasized that all departments should ensure no inconvenience is caused to devotees. Each unit officer and supervisor has been directed to:

• Prepare advance plans tailored to their department’s responsibilities.
• Ensure that arrangements are completed by the first week of February.
• Coordinate with other departments for seamless execution of the festival.

Improved Infrastructure and Facilities

The EO highlighted that devotees often start arriving well before the Brahmotsavam begins, necessitating early readiness. He called for 20-30% additional arrangements compared to last year, with a focus on enhancing facilities such as:

• Cleanliness and sanitation.
• Medical aid and emergency services.
• Security measures and traffic management.
• Accommodation and food services.

Commitment to Excellence

The temple administration, along with district officials, is determined to make this year’s Brahmotsavam a grand success. With the collaboration of temple employees, district administration, and local stakeholders, the event aims to blend spiritual fervor with impeccable organization.

Devotees are encouraged to plan their visit in advance and enjoy the vibrant festivities, which celebrate Lord Shiva’s divine grace and the spiritual richness of Srisailam.

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The Vinayaka Chaturthi festival will commence on September 7 at 8:10 am with a series of ceremonies including yagashala pravesham, Siva sankalpam, Ganapati puja, Ritvik Varanam, kankanadharana, swasti punya havachanam, akhandastaphana, mancaparadhana, Ganapati kalashastapana, japanusthanam, and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka vrata puja. Evening rituals will involve archanam, japanusthanam, parayanam, ankurarparam, agni pratishthapanam, uparga havanam, and Ganapati homam.

The final day, September 16, will feature early morning rituals such as pratahkalaarchana, mandaparadhana, upangahavanam, Ganapati homam, jayadi homam, purnahuti, kalashodvasana, avabhritham, parayanam, and mahadaseervachanam.

Devotees can participate in the Sri Mrittika Ganapati Swamy pujas indirectly by paying a fee of ₹1,116, which can be arranged through the website www.srisailadevasthanam.org.

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