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Bhagavathi Seva performed on Sravana Sukravaram at Chenchu Lakshmi Ammavari temple
Bhagavathi Seva performed on Sravana Sukravaram at Chenchu Lakshmi Ammavari temple
The traditional Bhagavathi Seva was held on Friday at the Sri Chenchu Lakshmi Ammavari temple in South Rajupalem, Nellore Rural, marking Sravana Sukravaram. The ritual was performed by P.G. Murali Nambudiri, chief…
The Story in Brief
The traditional Bhagavathi Seva was held on Friday at the Sri Chenchu Lakshmi Ammavari temple in South Rajupalem, Nellore Rural, marking Sravana Sukravaram. The ritual was performed by P.G. Murali Nambudiri, chief priest of the Swamy Ayyappa Shrine in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, and former Melsanthi of Malikappuram temple near Sabarimala. He was assisted by Kesavan Nambudiri. Murali Nambudiri said the evening ritual, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi in forms such as Durga, Bhadrakali and Rajarajeshwari, aims to remove negative energies, mitigate planetary influences, and promote peace and prosperity. Temple trustee Anam Venkataramana Reddy thanked the priests. Upcoming events include Ganapathi Homam on Saturday morning, followed by Lakshminarasimha Swamy Homam at 9 am, Swamy Kalyanam at 11 am, and Ponnu Seva at 7 pm.
The Indian Opinion
Temple rituals often draw accusations of empty superstition from sceptics, yet this Bhagavathi Seva is a living tradition with specific, stated intentions, removing negative energy and planetary doshas. The real test is whether such ceremonies genuinely engage the local community beyond the priests and trustees. Will the planned programmes see a steady, organic turnout, or are they just calendar fillers? A simple headcount at the evening Ponnu Seva on Saturday will answer that.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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