Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Srisailam temple celebrates Swarna Ratham festival
The Srisailam temple celebrated the Swarna Ratham festival on Sunday.
This festival is a big celebration with a golden chariot.
The day started with special prayers and rituals for the gods Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramarambhika Devi.
The priests prayed for peace, good rains, and safety for everyone.
The golden chariot then went on a procession with the gods on it.
Many people came to watch and sing songs.
There were also traditional dances and performances.
Everyone had a great time and felt very happy and spiritual.
The Srisailam temple celebrated the Swarna Ratham festival on Sunday, coinciding with Arudra Nakshatram.
Sacred rituals including Mahanayasapoorvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam, Annabhishekam, and special pujas were performed for the deities.
The golden chariot procession started at 7:00 am from Gangadhara Mandapam to Nandi Mandapam and back.
Devotees enthusiastically participated, singing Shiva Nama Sankeertanam and enjoying cultural performances like Kolatam and Dolu.
The event was organized by temple authorities and attended by devotees, who expressed delight and spiritual upliftment.
- Who
- Devotees, temple priests, Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao, Temple Trust Board members, and temple staff
- What
- Swarna Ratham (golden chariot) festival celebration at Srisailam temple
- When
- Sunday, coinciding with Arudra Nakshatram
- Where
- Srisailam, Nandyal district
- Why
- To celebrate the auspicious Arudra Nakshatram and perform sacred rituals for global peace and prosperity
- Location
- Srisailam, Nandyal district
- Festival
- Swarna Ratham (golden chariot) festival
- Date
- Sunday (Arudra Nakshatram)
- Deities
- Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramarambhika Devi
- Key Rituals
- Mahanayasapoorvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam, Annabhishekam, special pujas
- Procession Route
- Gangadhara Mandapam to Nandi Mandapam and back
- Participants
- Temple priests, Executive Officer, Temple Trust Board members, devotees