Warangal, Oct.8 : The renowned Sri Bhadrakali Devasthanam atop Bhadramma Gutta in Warangal, Hanamkonda districts, is all set to celebrate the annual Sri Bhadrakali Devi Sharannavaratri (Dussehra) Mahotsavam on a grand scale from October 10 to October 21. Conducted under the guidance of Agama Samrat Brahmasri Bhadrakali Seshu, the eleven-day religious festival will feature special Vedic recitations and major yagnas aiming for global peace and the holistic development of Telangana state.
The religious festivities will commence on October 10 with Haridra Darshanam, Ankurarpana, and the beginning of the traditional Batukamma festival. The core Navaratri rituals, including Bheri Puja, Dhwajarohanam, Kalasha Sthapana, and the commencement of the Navaratri Vratam, will take place on October 11. On October 16, under the Moola Nakshatram, special Pustaka Rupini Saraswati Puja will be performed for devotees.
Key highlights of the celebrations include Maha Ashtami and Durga Ashtami on October 18, which marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Bhadrakali along with Chaddula Batukamma and late-night Maha Ratri Havanam. Maha Navami will be observed on October 19, followed by Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) on October 20. The Dussehra day schedule comprises Maha Purnahuti, Aayudha Puja, Vehicle Puja, Shami Puja, and the iconic Jala Kreedotsavam (Teppotsavam or boat festival) on the Bhadrakali lake at 7:00 PM.
The grand celebrations will conclude on October 21 with Shataghata Abhishekam, Samrajya Pattabhishekam, and the celestial wedding ceremony (Srinivasa/Bhaddreshwara Kalyanam) of Sri Bhadrakali and Bhadreshwara Swami at 7:00 PM. Temple authorities have invited all devotees to participate in the Shatachandi, Maharudra, and Dasha Mahavidya Yagnas organized during the festival.
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