Srisailam Temple Overwhelmed: Devotees Face Hours-Long Wait Amid Holiday Rush

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News18•28-12-2025, 06:34
Srisailam Temple Overwhelmed: Devotees Face Hours-Long Wait Amid Holiday Rush
- •Srisailam, a significant Jyotirlinga and Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha, saw a massive influx of devotees on Saturday.
- •The rush is attributed to coinciding Christmas and weekend holidays, and devotees seeking darshan before the New Year.
- •Devotees from Telugu states, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu flocked, leading to approximately three-hour waits for general darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramarambika Devi.
- •Despite the devotional atmosphere, some devotees expressed dissatisfaction with accommodation, drinking water, and toilet facilities.
- •Temple authorities deployed additional staff and are monitoring law and order to manage the unprecedented crowd.
Why It Matters: Srisailam Temple is experiencing a huge holiday rush, causing long waits and facility concerns.
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