Srisailam Gears Up for Grand Sankranti Brahmostavams: 6-Day Festivities Begin!

• The Makar Sankranti Brahmostavams have grandly commenced at Srisailam Mahakshetram with the 'Dhvajarohanam' (flag-hoisting) ceremony.
• Temple Executive Officer S. Srinivasa Rao and his wife performed special pujas, initiating festivities with Yagashala Pravesham, Ganapathi Puja, and Punyahavachanam.
• Priests and Sthanacharyas traditionally donned the 'Kankanam' and took charge of conducting the celebrations, which include pujas to Chandishwarudu.
• Key events include Swami and Ammavaru darshan on Bhringi Vahanam on January 13, 'Swami vari Kalyanam' and Nandi Vahana Seva on Sankranti (January 15), and Ashwa Vahana Seva on January 18.
• Srigiri (Srisailam) is bustling with devotees due to Sankranti holidays, and the temple administration has made extensive arrangements, including electric light decorations.

Why It Matters: Srisailam's 6-day Sankranti Brahmostavams have begun with grand rituals and Vahana Sevas, drawing large crowds.