Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam Begins At Devuni Kadapa Temple
A special religious ceremony has started at the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple in Devuni Kadapa.
The ceremony is called Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam.
Temple priests began performing traditional Vedic rituals on Monday.
More rituals are planned on August 25.
The main purification and consecration ceremonies are scheduled for August 26.
These ceremonies will take place at an auspicious time according to Agama traditions.
Priests will perform several homams and other prayers.
Visitors can see the deity after the main Mahasamprokshanam ceremony ends.
The three-day Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam began Monday at the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple in Devuni Kadapa.
Priests conducted Vedic rituals including Manonmana Pramana Shanti Homam, Kumbha Sthapana, Panchagni Pranayanam and Sattumora on the opening day.
Additional rituals are scheduled for August 25, including Chatushthanarchana, Ekashiti Kalasa Snapana, Murthi Homam and Ashtabandhanam.
The Maha Poornahuthi, Mahasamprokshanam and Kalakarshana rituals are scheduled for August 26 from 9:45 am to 11:30 am.
Devotees will be permitted darshan of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy after the Mahasamprokshanam is completed.
- Who
- Temple priests and devotees associated with the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple.
- What
- A three-day Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam and related Vedic rituals began.
- When
- The rituals began on Monday, with further ceremonies scheduled for August 25 and August 26.
- Where
- Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple in Devuni Kadapa, at the temple’s Yagasala.
- Why
- The ceremonies are being conducted as part of the temple’s religious renovation and consecration process, following Agama traditions.
- Event
- Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam
- Venue
- Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple, Devuni Kadapa
- Opening-day start
- 8 am
- August 25 schedule
- Rituals begin at 7:30 am; evening rituals begin at 6 pm
- Main August 26 ceremony
- Maha Poornahuthi, Mahasamprokshanam and Kalakarshana from 9:45 am to 11:30 am
- Auspicious timing
- The main rituals will be held under the Sravanam star and Tula Lagna
- Darshan
- Devotees may have darshan after completion of the Mahasamprokshanam