Konaseema's Prabala Utsavam: A Dazzling Spectacle of Ekadashi Rudras in Kothapeta

• The annual Prabala Utsavam in Konaseema district, particularly in Kothapeta, commenced with an unprecedented procession and an hour-long fireworks display.
• Millions of devotees gathered to witness the Ekadashi Rudras appear on a single stage, a sight described as requiring 'good fortune of a previous birth'.
• This centuries-old tradition, celebrated across four constituencies of Ambedkar Konaseema district, has been declared a state festival and holds national recognition.
• Prabhalas from various parts of Kothapeta constituency converged at the Kothapeta center, illuminated by electric lights and vibrant fireworks.
• Extensive security arrangements were made for the millions of devotees, as the procession of Ekadashi Rudras on Prabhalas headed towards Jakkanna Thota.

Why It Matters: Konaseema's Prabala Utsavam in Kothapeta is a must-see, centuries-old festival of dazzling spectacle and devotion.