Vemulawada Shivaratri: Main Temple Darshan Closed, Celebrations Shift to Bhimanna Temple

• Maha Shivaratri Jathara celebrations commenced grandly at Vemulawada, a prominent Saivite shrine.
• Main temple darshan is closed this year due to ongoing development and expansion works; celebrations will be private.
• Devotees can participate in the Jathara at the affiliated Sri Bhimeshwara Swamy (Bhimanna) temple.
• Temple officials made extensive arrangements for 2-3 lakh devotees, including tents, buttermilk, water, showers, and prasadams.
• Telangana government will offer silk clothes; cultural programs and devotional hymns will be held from Feb 14-16.