Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Sahasra Ghattabhishekam Draws Devotees for Rain Prayers
A big religious ceremony called Sahasra Ghattabhishekam was held at a temple in Jonnawada.
Priests carried water from the Penna River and sang Vedic chants.
They poured the water on the statue of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy while people prayed for good rain and crops.
Many devotees joined, hoping for health and happiness.
The temple leaders made sure everything ran smoothly.
Sahasra Ghattabhishekam Mahotsavam celebrated at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshitayi Devasthanam, Jonnawada.
Priests carried water from the Penna River in a devotional procession with Vedic chants.
Temple chairman Thirumuru Ashok Reddy and assistant commissioner Arvabhoomi Venkata Srinivasulu Reddy participated.
Devotees prayed for timely rainfall, agricultural prosperity, and general well‑being.
Similar large gatherings occurred at Shirdi Saibaba mandirs in Nellore and Prakasam districts for Guru Pournami.
- Who
- Priests, Vedic scholars, temple chairman Thirumuru Ashok Reddy, assistant commissioner Arvabhoomi Venkata Srinivasulu Reddy, and devotees
- What
- Sahasra Ghattabhishekam Mahotsavam with prayers for rain and prosperity
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshitayi Devasthanam, Jonnawada, Buchireddypalem mandal, Nellore district
- Why
- To seek timely and abundant rainfall, agricultural prosperity, and the health and happiness of the people
- Event
- Sahasra Ghattabhishekam Mahotsavam
- Location
- Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshitayi Devasthanam, Jonnawada
- Date
- Wednesday
- Participants
- Priests, Vedic scholars, devotees, temple staff
- Purpose
- Prayers for rainfall, prosperity, and well‑being