VONTIMITTA (KADAPA DT), MARCH 25, 2026: The annual brahmotsavams at the famous ancient shrine of Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy in Vontimitta of Kadapa district commenced with the ceremonious ”Haridhra Ghatanam” on Wednesday
This fete marked the inaugural ritual of the annual Brahmotsavams and celestial marriage festivities of the divinities.
A large gathering of Women devotees, Srivari Sevaks, and TTD officials participated in the sacred pounding activity of turmeric roots.
Significance: The freshly prepared turmeric is used during the Snapanam (sacred bath) and to prepare Talambralu (sacred rice) for the wedding ceremony of Sri Sita Rama.
Process: The turmeric roots, along with the pounding stone and tools, are sanctified inside the Garbhalayam (sanctum sanctorum) before the ritual and ”Aradhana” was performed. This was followed by ”Mahalakshmi Aradhana”. After rendering ”Sri Suktam” Haridhra Ghatanam was performed.
After ”Samarpana” of the pounded turmeric, ”Tamboolam” was presented marking the successful completion of the event.
DyEO Prasanthi, DE Electrical Saraswati, PRO FAC Neelima, Superintendent Hanumanthaiah, temple inspector Naveen, temple priests, Vigilance and Police staff and others were also present.
