Massive Crowds at Srisailam; Sparsha Darshan Suspended Until Monday

• Srisailam temple is experiencing an unexpected surge in devotees from Telugu states, Karnataka, and Maharashtra due to Kartik month ceremonies and weekend.
• 'Sparsha Darshan' (touching the Linga) is suspended until December 8 due to heavy crowds; only Shiva deekshapars are allowed at specific times.
• General devotees can only have 'Alankara Darshan'; queues for all darshan types are long, taking 3-4 hours.
• Heavy traffic is reported at various temple points and ghat roads, and accommodation is fully booked; authorities advise devotees to plan their journey accordingly.

Why It Matters: Srisailam darshan changes and crowds impact devotees' plans.