Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Sankranti Brahmotsavams conclude at Srisailam
The Sankranti Brahmotsavams at Srisailam Devasthanam ended on Sunday.
These celebrations lasted seven days and included special prayers and rituals for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi.
On the last day, there were morning prayers, a special ritual called Ashwa Vahana Seva, and a flower ceremony called Pushpotsavam.
The deities were worshipped with many types of flowers.
The festivities concluded with a peaceful ceremony where the deities were put to rest.
The temple was beautifully decorated with flowers for this occasion.
The annual Sankranti Brahmotsavams at Srisailam Devasthanam concluded on January 18, 2024.
The seven-day celebrations began on January 12 and included various traditional rituals and religious observances.
On the concluding day, special morning prayers and ceremonial worship were performed for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi.
The Ashwa Vahana Seva ritual involved placing the Utsava idols of the deities on the Ashwa Vahanam and worshipping them with special offerings.
The festivities concluded with the Ekantha Seva and Shayanotsavam, marking the ceremonial rest of the deities with elaborate floral decorations.
- Who
- Devotees and temple authorities at Srisailam Devasthanam
- What
- Conclusion of the annual Sankranti Brahmotsavams
- When
- January 18, 2024
- Where
- Srisailam Devasthanam, India
- Why
- To mark the culmination of the Makara Sankranti holy period with traditional rituals and religious observances
- Location
- Srisailam Devasthanam
- Duration
- January 12 to January 18
- Main Deities
- Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi
- Key Rituals
- Ashwa Vahana Seva, Prakara Utsavam, Pushpotsavam, Ekantha Seva, Shayanotsavam
- Flower Varieties
- Roses, mandara, kanakambara, lilies, chrysanthemums, oleander, bilva, maruvam