Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy to Attend Varuna Yagam Purnahuti at Nagarjuna Sagar
People in a town called Nagarjuna Sagar are getting ready for a very special prayer ceremony.
The ceremony is called Varuna Yagam, and it is a prayer asking for rain.
In Hindu stories, Varuna is the god of rain, so people pray to him when they need water for their crops.
Many priests and Vedic scholars, about 108 of them, have come to lead the prayers.
They have made eleven special fire pits where the prayers will happen.
The ceremony will start very early in the morning, at 4 o'clock.
The Chief Minister, who is the leader of the state, will join the final part of the ceremony.
Big TV screens have been put up so the public can watch everything.
Police will be there to keep everyone safe.
Everyone is hoping the prayers will bring lots of good rain.
All arrangements are complete for the Varuna Yagam at Vijaya Vihar in Nagarjuna Sagar, scheduled for Monday.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will participate in the Purnahuti concluding the ritual at 3.40 pm.
The yagam, supervised by Yadagirigutta Temple Devasthanam, aims to invoke timely and abundant rainfall.
Eleven yaga gundams have been set up, with around 108 ritwiks and Vedic scholars performing the rituals.
The ritual begins at 4 am, with LED screens for the public, VIP enclosures, a helipad, and elaborate police security in place.
- Who
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Yadagirigutta Temple Devasthanam, and around 108 ritwiks and Vedic scholars.
- What
- Varuna Yagam, a Vedic ritual to invoke timely and abundant rainfall, concluding with a Purnahuti ceremony.
- When
- Monday; the yagam begins at 4 am and the Purnahuti is set for 3.20 pm, with the Chief Minister participating at 3.40 pm.
- Where
- Vijaya Vihar, Nagarjuna Sagar, in Nalgonda district.
- Why
- To invoke timely and abundant rainfall.
- Event
- Varuna Yagam (rain-invoking Vedic ritual)
- Venue
- Vijaya Vihar, Nagarjuna Sagar
- Date
- Monday
- Timings
- Begins 4 am; Purnahuti at 3.20 pm
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy to join Purnahuti at 3.40 pm
- Organizer
- Yadagirigutta Temple Devasthanam
- Ritual setup
- 11 yaga gundams; around 108 ritwiks and Vedic scholars
- Security
- Passes required; elaborate police arrangements for Chief Minister and VIPs