As the auspicious Karthika Masam culminates on its final Monday, Shaiva Kshetras across the region teem with devotees seeking blessings. Kartika Mondays hold immense significance for Shiva devotees, and this final one attracts even larger crowds.
Karthika Masam Specials:
Srisailam Temple: Devotees bathe in the river and offer prayers
Srisailam temple witnessed a massive influx of devotees, many taking early morning dips in the river and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. Special pujas and abhishekams were performed, and fasting devotees concluded their month-long observances with utmost devotion. The air is filled with divine chants and prayers, celebrating the spirit of Karthika Masam.
Vemulawada Temple: Large crowds gather for darshan
Similar enthusiasm was witnessed at Vemulawada, where devotees thronged the temple from early morning onwards. Special pujas and lighting of numerous Kartika lamps filled the atmosphere with a sense of purity. The large turnout led to extended darshan times, exceeding three hours at peak times.
Bhadrachalam: Pilgrims give lights and take baths in the Godavari
Bhadrachalam also witnessed a surge in devotees, who gathered to bathe in the Godavari river and offer prayers. The sight of illuminated lamps floating on the river created a mesmerizing spectacle.
Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: Devotees throng the temple
Temples like Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Srisailam Mallikarjunaswamy in Andhra Pradesh also saw a massive influx of devotees. The flag-off ceremony at Srisailam was followed by special pujas and lamp offerings, marking the culmination of this auspicious month.
As the final Kartika Monday concludes, the Shaiva Kshetras resonate with the devotion and blessings of countless devotees, leaving behind a lasting spiritual impact.
