Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Laksha Deepotsavam Celebrated at Srisailam Temple with Devotees
Imagine a big, beautiful festival at a temple!
Thousands of people went to Srisailam for the Laksha Deepotsavam.
They celebrated the first Karthika Somavaram, which is a special day.
People took dips in the holy river and lit thousands of little lamps in the water.
The lamps made the water look magical!
Even though many people were there, the temple staff made sure everyone could see the gods.
They also opened the temple early and kept it open late at night to help with the crowds.
Other temples nearby also had many worshippers.
Laksha Deepotsavam was held at the Srisailam temple town on Monday.
Thousands of devotees participated in the celebrations.
Devotees took holy dips and floated oil lamps on the Krishna River.
Around one lakh lamps illuminated the Pushkarini waters.
Temple authorities ensured smooth darshan arrangements.
- Who
- Devotees and temple authorities
- What
- Laksha Deepotsavam celebrations
- When
- Monday, during the first Karthika Somavaram
- Where
- Srisailam temple town
- Why
- To celebrate the auspicious Karthika Somavaram
- Event
- Laksha Deepotsavam
- Location
- Srisailam temple town
- Main Ritual
- Lighting of oil lamps
- Number of lamps
- Around one lakh
- Temple Executive Officer
- M. Srinivasa Rao