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Rangam oracle predicts heavy rain and warns of fires in Telangana
Matangi Swarnalatha, the oracle at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad, delivered the annual Rangam prophecy on Monday, predicting heavy rainfall across Telangana in the coming year. She warned of uneven…
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Matangi Swarnalatha, the oracle at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad, delivered the annual Rangam prophecy on Monday, predicting heavy rainfall across Telangana in the coming year. She warned of uneven rain distribution, with some areas seeing floods and others drought. The oracle also cautioned against fire incidents, accidents and possible loss of lives, and expressed concern over growing conflicts among people.
The prophecy touched on family values, urging the youth to respect and care for their parents. The oracle voiced displeasure over an unfulfilled promise regarding the Goddess’s idol, demanding it be completed within three to six months. The Rangam ritual is part of the Bonalu festivities and is held each year on the Monday following the main celebrations.
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Believers will accept the oracle’s words as divine guidance. Skeptics will see a clever mix of vague warnings and morality. The real test is the monsoon forecast: if Telangana sees uneven rain this year, the oracle gains credibility; if not, the debate will be quiet. Either way, the call for better care of elderly parents is hard to argue with.
Source: thehindu.com
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