Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Nellore MLA Reviews Arrangements for Sharannavaratri Festivals
A festival for Goddess Sharannavaratri will be held at the Sri Rajarajeshwari temple in Nellore.
It is planned for October 11 through October 20.
Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy met officials to prepare for the event.
Many devotees are expected to attend.
He asked people not to bring political displays or activities into the temple grounds.
He also set two time periods for VIP darshan.
Officials and temple organizers were told to make arrangements so ordinary visitors can attend without inconvenience.
Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy reviewed preparations for the Sri Rajarajeshwari temple’s Sharannavaratri festivals.
The 11-day festival is scheduled to run from October 11 to 20 in Nellore city.
Officials met on Saturday to discuss arrangements amid expectations of a large devotee turnout.
The MLA asked organizers to keep political activities, flexes and banners away from the temple premises.
VIP darshan was directed to take place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Who
- Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, officials, temple authorities and festival organizers.
- What
- Preparations were reviewed for the Sri Rajarajeshwari temple’s Sharannavaratri festivals.
- When
- The festival is scheduled for October 11–20; the preparatory meeting took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Sri Rajarajeshwari temple, Nellore city.
- Why
- To prepare for the expected large devotee turnout and ensure the festival runs smoothly.
Keep Festival Premises Nonpolitical
Political Participation
Political activities at the temple
Keep Festival Premises Nonpolitical
Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy said political activity and political banners or flexes are inappropriate during a spiritual festival and asked that they be kept away.
Political Participation
The article does not report a response or opposing position from organizers or political groups.
- Festival
- Sharannavaratri
- Duration
- 11 days
- Scheduled dates
- October 11–20
- Venue
- Sri Rajarajeshwari temple, Nellore city
- VIP darshan slots
- 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Political displays
- The MLA asked that political activities, flexes and banners be kept away from the temple premises.