Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Devotees Throng Temples Across Godavari Districts on Sravana Friday
Many people went to temples on the last Friday of Sravana Masam.
They visited temples in Kakinada and nearby districts.
The Puruhutika Temple in Pithapuram was especially crowded.
Women performed special Varalakshmi Vratha prayers there.
Jana Sena leaders gave 10,000 saris to women devotees.
They also distributed turmeric and kumkum.
A medical camp was placed near the temple to help with emergencies.
People visited several other temples and some women recited the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama.
Thousands of devotees visited Goddess temples across several Godavari-region districts on the last Friday of Sravana Masam.
The Puruhutika Temple at Pithapuram recorded a large turnout, with women performing Varalakshmi Vratha poojas.
Jana Sena leaders distributed 10,000 saris, turmeric, and kumkum to women devotees on behalf of K. Pawan Kalyan.
A special medical camp was arranged near the Puruhutika Temple for emergencies.
Devotees also visited temples in Bhimavaram, Penugonda, Kakinada, Amalapuram, Annavaram, Eluru, Narsapuram, and Razole.
- Who
- Devotees, women worshippers, Jana Sena leaders, and local public representatives participated.
- What
- Devotees visited Goddess temples, performed prayers, and attended Varalakshmi Vratha poojas on the last Friday of Sravana Masam.
- When
- On the last Friday of Sravana Masam.
- Where
- Temples across Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, East Godavari, and West Godavari districts, including Pithapuram and Bhimavaram.
- Why
- Devotees gathered for religious worship and festival observances.
- Main occasion
- Last Friday of Sravana Masam
- Largest reported gathering
- Puruhutika Temple, Pithapuram
- Religious observance
- Varalakshmi Vratha poojas
- Saris distributed
- 10,000
- Additional items distributed
- Turmeric and kumkum
- Emergency support
- A special medical camp near the Puruhutika Temple
- Other observances
- Some women recited the Sri Lalitha Sahasranama