Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Flagstaff Consecration Rituals Begin at Siddhavatam’s Historic Temple
A temple in Siddhavatam is holding a three-day ceremony for a new flagstaff.
The ceremony began on Saturday with traditional prayers and rituals.
Priests performed special preparations in a temporary ritual area called a Yagasala.
More prayers, chants and fire ceremonies are planned for Sunday.
The main flagstaff ceremony is scheduled for Monday morning.
It is expected to happen at 10:51 AM, an auspicious time.
Ten trained religious officiants, called Ritviks, are conducting the rituals.
Temple staff are helping manage visitors and organize the religious services.
Three-day consecration rituals for a new flagstaff began Saturday at the Sri Kamakshi Sameta Siddhateswara Swamy temple in Siddhavatam.
The opening programme included Veda Parayanam, Ganapathi Puja, Ritvijvaranam, Kankanadharana and Punyahavachanam.
Priests conducted Kalasha Pratishtha, Mandaparadhana, Ankurarpana, Agni Pratishthapana and Dhwajanga Homams.
Sunday’s schedule includes scriptural recitations, mantra rituals and special consecration homams beginning at 4:30 PM.
The newly sculpted flagstaff is scheduled for formal consecration Monday at 10:51 AM, with 10 Ritviks leading the proceedings.
- Who
- Priests, 10 qualified Ritviks, and Srisailam Devasthanam officers and field staff are involved.
- What
- A three-day Dhwajastambha Pratishtha Mahotsavam is being held to consecrate a newly sculpted flagstaff.
- When
- The rituals began Saturday, continue Sunday, and culminate Monday, August 31, at 10:51 AM.
- Where
- Sri Kamakshi Sameta Siddhateswara Swamy temple in Siddhavatam, an adopted shrine of the Srisailam Devasthanam.
- Why
- The ceremonies are being conducted to formally consecrate and install the new flagstaff.
- Event
- Dhwajastambha Pratishtha Mahotsavam
- Duration
- Three days
- Main ceremony
- Formal flagstaff consecration at 10:51 AM on Monday, August 31
- Participants
- A team of 10 qualified Ritviks
- Opening rituals
- Veda Parayanam, Ganapathi Puja, Ritvijvaranam, Kankanadharana and Punyahavachanam
- Sunday schedule
- Religious proceedings begin at 8:00 AM; special consecration homams begin at 4:30 PM
- Conclusion
- Purnahuti, Avabhritha and Mahadashirvachana blessings