Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Varuna Yagam Concludes with Grand Purnahuti at Srisailam
People at a famous temple in Srisailam held a very special prayer ceremony called Varuna Yagam.
It lasted for five days.
They prayed for rain, good crops, and the happiness of the whole state.
The ceremony followed very old traditions from the Vedas.
On the last day, they did a ritual called Purnahuti.
They placed coconuts, nice-smelling substances, new clothes, and other gifts into a sacred fire.
Priests and scholars chanted many holy verses during the days of prayer.
The chairman of the temple's trust board and other officials joined the final prayers.
The temple thanked everyone who helped make the ceremony happen smoothly.
Everyone hoped their prayers would bring good rain and prosperity to the state.
The five-day Varuna Yagam and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam at Srisailam Devasthanam concluded with the traditional Purnahuti on Tuesday.
The rituals were held from August 7 to 11 in strict accordance with Vedic traditions, seeking timely rainfall, good crop yields, and statewide well-being.
During Purnahuti, coconuts, fragrant substances, new clothes, and other sacred offerings were consigned to the holy Homa fire.
Priests and Vedic scholars performed recitations including Rishyasringa Japa, Varuna Japa, Bhagavata and Virata Parva recitations, and Panchakshari Japa.
Trust Board Chairman Sri Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu, Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao, board members, and officials joined the concluding prayers and were thanked by the temple administration.
- Who
- Sri Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu (Trust Board Chairman), Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao, Trust Board members, temple priests, Vedic scholars, and administrative officials of Srisailam Devasthanam.
- What
- The concluding Purnahuti ceremony of the five-day Varuna Yagam and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam, a Vedic ritual seeking rainfall and statewide well-being.
- When
- Tuesday, concluding rituals held from August 7 to 11.
- Where
- Srisailam Devasthanam, Srisailam.
- Why
- To seek timely rainfall, good crop yields, and the overall well-being of the State.
- Event
- Varuna Yagam and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam
- Duration
- Five days, August 7 to 11
- Venue
- Srisailam Devasthanam, Srisailam
- Concluding Ritual
- Purnahuti with offerings into the Homa fire
- Purpose
- Timely rainfall, good crop yields, and State well-being
- Key Participants
- Chairman Sri Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu; Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao
- Key Recitations
- Rishyasringa Japa, Varuna Japa, Panchakshari Japa, Bhagavata and Virata Parva recitations