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Mass Varalakshmi Vratham Held at Dokiparru Mahakshetram Temple
A special religious ceremony called Varalakshmi Vratham was held at a temple in Dokiparru.
It took place on the last Friday of the holy Sravana month.
Many women came to join the prayers.
The temple gave them the needed puja materials for free.
Vedic scholars explained why the ceremony is important.
They offered blessings for women’s well-being and prosperity.
Other rituals, including a Lakshmi Yagam and Maha Shanti Homam, were also performed.
Food was served to devotees afterward.
The temple also celebrated Sri Krishnashtami with prayers, bathing ceremonies and Utti Kottadam.
A mass Varalakshmi Vratham was held at Sri Bhu Sameta Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Friday.
The two-hour ritual began at 6 p.m., with many women devotees participating.
Temple authorities distributed puja materials and required offerings to devotees free of cost.
A Lakshmi Yagam, Maha Shanti Homam and annadanam were also conducted as part of the celebrations.
Sri Krishnashtami celebrations included special pujas, Abhishekams and a traditional Utti Kottadam ceremony.
- Who
- Temple trustees, administrators, family members, Vedic scholars and a large number of women devotees participated.
- What
- A mass Varalakshmi Vratham was conducted, alongside Lakshmi Yagam, Maha Shanti Homam and Sri Krishnashtami celebrations.
- Where
- Sri Bhu Sameta Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Dokiparru Mahakshetram, Dokiparru, Gudlavalleru.
- When
- Friday, on the last Friday of the holy Sravana month; the main ritual began at 6 p.m.
- Why
- The ceremony was held as part of the temple’s annual Varalakshmi celebrations and to offer blessings for women’s well-being and prosperity.
Key facts
- Main ritual
- Mass Varalakshmi Vratham
- Duration
- Two hours
- Start time
- 6 p.m.
- Participants
- A large number of women devotees
- Free offerings
- Puja materials and other required offerings
- Additional rituals
- Lakshmi Yagam and Maha Shanti Homam
- Community service
- Annadanam was served after the rituals
- Other celebration
- Sri Krishnashtami was observed with special pujas, Abhishekams and Utti Kottadam
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