Srisailam Temple to perform Varuna Yagam from August 7 seeking rain

The Story in Brief

The Srisailam temple will perform the Varuna Yaga Sahitha Sahasra Ghatabhishekam to propitiate the rain god from August 7 to 11. Priests will conduct Varuna Yagam with Paanchahnika Deeksha and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam for Lord Mallikarjuna, and special pujas for Goddess Bhramaramba. Planned rituals include Rudra Homam, Varuna Sukta parayanams and Varuna japam. On August 10 rituals will be held for Krishna and abhishekams for Nandeeswara Swamy, village deity Ankalamma and Bayalu Veerabhadra Swamy; Purnahuti is scheduled for August 11.

Temple board chairman P. Ramesh Naidu and Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao have invited devotees to participate. Because of the expected rush, certain Arjita Sevas – Ganapati, Rudra, Mrityunjaya and Chandi Homams – and rituals at the shrine of Lord Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy will be suspended from August 9 to 11. Sparsha Darshan will be suspended on August 9 and 10, and on August 11 will not be available during morning and afternoon. As August 9 and 10 fall on a Saturday and Sunday, Garbhalaya Abhishekam and Samuhika Abhishekam will not be performed.

The Indian Opinion

The report is a straightforward announcement of planned rituals and schedule changes at Srisailam temple. Phrases such as ‘propitiate the rain god’ reflect religious intent and may be read by some as a claim that ritual can influence weather; the article itself does not assert any scientific link or promise results. Readers expecting access to certain services should note the clear warnings about suspended sevas, darshan and abhishekams on specific dates. Coverage is factual and operational; where the underlying efficacy of rituals in affecting rainfall is unclear, the article neither endorses nor disputes such beliefs. That uncertainty is important for readers to keep in mind.

Original article: Srisailam temple to perform Varuna Yagam from August 7 to propitiate rain god (www.thehindu.com)

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