Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Sarannavaratri Festivities Begin at Nellore Temple Under Tight Security
A yearly festival has begun at a temple in Nellore.
The opening day included prayers and special ceremonies.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla visited and offered silk clothes to the deity.
MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy also visited the temple.
The festival will run until October 21, with more prayers and cultural programmes.
Police have sent about 200 officers to help keep people safe.
Cameras and drones are being used to watch the temple area.
Visitors are asked to use the parking area at ACSR Medical College and follow police instructions.
Sarannavaratri celebrations began Sunday at Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple in Dargamitta, Nellore.
The opening included traditional rituals, special alankaram and Chandi Homam.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla offered silk clothes and prayed; MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy also visited.
Festivities will continue through October 21 with special pujas and cultural programmes.
Police deployed around 200 personnel, with 30 CCTV cameras and two drones monitoring the temple area.
- Who
- Devotees, temple officials, District Collector Himanshu Shukla, MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy and district police.
- What
- Sarannavaratri festivities began with rituals, special alankaram and Chandi Homam, alongside extensive security arrangements.
- When
- The festivities began on Sunday and will continue until October 21.
- Where
- Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple in Dargamitta, Nellore.
- Why
- The celebrations mark the annual Sarannavaratri festivities; police arrangements are intended to ensure devotees’ safety and manage crowds and traffic.
- Temple
- Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple
- Location
- Dargamitta, Nellore
- Festival dates
- Began Sunday; continues until October 21
- Police deployment
- Around 200 personnel
- Surveillance
- 30 CCTV cameras and two drones
- Parking
- ACSR Medical College
- Festival activities
- Special pujas and cultural programmes