KARIMNAGAR, OCTOBER 19, 2026: Goddess Durga, the presiding deity of the Sri Maha Shakthi temple in Chaitanyapuri Colony, Karimnagar, was adorned as Sri Mahishasuramardhini Devi (Siddhidhathri) avataar on the ninth day of Navathri (Maha Navami), the Goddess’s final form.
Goddess Siddhidhathri (Siddhi means perfection or supernatural power, and Dathri means giver). The Goddess bestows wisdom, spiritual awakening, and the ability to achieve the impossible. Similarly, the Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi and Goddess Sri Maha Saraswathi were also decorated in colourful attire.
On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar participated in the ‘Chandi homam’ at the temple shrine and later completed the Bhavani Deeksha mala. He also conveyed his wishes and greetings to the people on the eve of Dasara festivities. The Ravana dahan programme was also conducted on the occasion.
Choppadandi legislator Medipalli Satyam, along with his followers, visited the temple and offered special prayers.
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