Arasavalli Ratha Saptami: Lakhs Throng Suryanarayana Swamy Temple for Darshan

• Lakhs of devotees, including those from Odisha and neighboring districts, flocked to Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple for Ratha Saptami.
• Devotees sought the rare Nijarupa Darshanam (true form) of Lord Surya, leading to long queues from Saturday night.
• Temple authorities and police made extensive arrangements, with MLA Gondu Shankar reviewing crowd management and Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu overseeing festivities.
• Ministers Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Vangalapudi Anitha, and Kondapalli Srinivas offered silk clothes and participated in the celebrations.
• Special arrangements for drinking water, medical facilities, and shade were provided, ensuring smooth darshans for the large gathering.

Why It Matters: Arasavalli witnessed grand Ratha Saptami celebrations with lakhs of devotees and VIPs, ensuring smooth darshans.