VIJAYAWADA: The three-day-long Pavithrotsavams started on a grand note at the Kanaka Durga temple on Saturday. Temple priests decorated the sanctum sanctorum and adorned the main and festive idols in silk robes.
The festivities started on Friday night with Udaka Shanti. Priests washed the temple premises with water. On Saturday morning, Vedic scholars under the leadership of Sthana Acharya Shiva Prasada Sharma, performed Snapana Abhishekam at 3 am. Later, they tied Pavithrams to the goddess and performed Havanam and Shata Chandi Yagam.
“Sravana Pournami is a very auspicious day. Pavithrotsavams are important festivities in this month. Worshipping goddess Kanaka Durga during this time is believed to bring prosperity,” Shiva Prasada Sharma said.
Temple authorities stalled all Arjita Sevas during the festival and provided quick darshan. Mandala Aradhana, Agni Prathistapana, Sarva Prayaschita Devatharadhana and Veda Havanam will be conducted at the temple on Sunday. Festivities will conclude with Poorna Ahuti Utsavam on Monday.
