Religious Fervour Marks Celestial Wedding In Bhadrachalam
Conducted amidst thousands of people at the Mithila Stadium in the temple town, the Sitarama Kalyanam was a feast for the eyes.
Hyderabad | 17th April 2024
The celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita was performed on a grand scale at the popular Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam in Bhadrachalam today.
Conducted amidst thousands of people at the Mithila Stadium in the temple town, the Sitarama Kalyanam was a feast for the eyes.
The procession deities were brought from the temple to the Mithila Kalyana Mandapam early in the morning, and the rituals related to the wedding were performed later - the wedding ceremony started at 10:30 am, and the main ritual was performed in Abhijith Lagna at 12 pm.
On behalf of the State government, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari presented silk clothes and mutyala talambralu (pearls) to the divine couple.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and his wife, minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and his wife, minister Konda Surekha, Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkatarao and his wife, and Pinapaka MLA Payam Venkateshwarlu and his wife attended the ceremony.
Elaborate arrangements were made for devotees to watch the wedding ceremony at the stadium. The venue was decorated beautifully and the entire temple premises were lit up with electric lights. About 1,800 policemen were on duty to maintain the law and order.
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