# Sravana Masam festivities draw devotees to Andhra Pradesh temples 2026-08-14T21:37:58+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Sravana Masam celebrations began across Andhra Pradesh on the first Friday of the month, with large crowds visiting temples in Vijayawada, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. The New Indian Express reports heavy footfall at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri, where priests will conduct daily Kumkuma pujas. The Hindu reports special prayers, Ksheerabhishekam and Kumkuma puja at Mahalakshmi and Kanyakaparameswari temples in Vizianagaram. Programmes at several temples will continue until September 11. At Indrakeeladri, Varalakshmi Vratam is scheduled for August 21, with Pavitrotsavams from August 27 to 29 and mass vratams on September 4. A three-day Varuna Yagam is also being held from August 14 to 16. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: Lord Jagannath Swamy Temple, Mahalakshmi, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mahalakshmi-temples-draw-devotees-on-first-sravanam-friday/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mahalakshmi-temples-draw-devotees-on-first-sravanam-friday/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.