Before the procession, priests offered special prayers to the flowers at the garden department’s Kalyanavedika. Deputy Executive Officer Lokanatham, Deputy Director Srinivasulu, and garden staff then carried the flowers to the temple in a grand procession filled with music and devotion.

TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal said that Pushpayagam follows Brahmotsavam to seek forgiveness for any lapses during the festival. He explained that the ritual symbolizes universal prosperity and has been part of temple tradition since the 15th century.

The TTD revived the festival in 1980 after a temporary pause and has continued it every year since.

On Wednesday evening, priests performed the Ankurarpanam ritual to mark the festival’s beginning. The next morning, they conducted Snapan Tirumanjanam for Lord Malayappa Swamy, Sri Devi, and Bhu Devi from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Later, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., priests performed the Pushpayagam ceremony using 16 varieties of flowers and six kinds of leaves. Devotees from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh generously donated about nine tonnes of flowers for the grand ritual.

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Notably, Ashok Gajapathi Raju, the Governor of Goa and hereditary trustee of the temple, visited the shrine along with his family members to pay their respects to Ammavari. The temple authorities have made extensive arrangements to accommodate the large crowd, ensuring smooth darshan and ceremonial proceedings.

As part of the festival celebrations, the temple will host the Sirimanotsavam at 3 PM today, a significant ritual marking the height of festivities. The event highlights the cultural and religious importance of the Paiditalli Ammavari temple, drawing devotees and tourists alike to experience the spiritual fervor and traditional rituals.

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The festivities will officially begin at 9 AM with the ceremonial entry into the temple’s Yagashala. On the occasion of Mahanavami , October 1, the government will present ceremonial garments to Swami and Ammavaru as part of traditional rituals. Andhra Pradesh Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy is scheduled to participate in this significant event, underscoring its importance to the state.

The celebrations will conclude on October 2 with the grand Teppotsavam, a colorful float festival that attracts thousands of devotees to witness the divine spectacle on the temple tank. The annual event combines devotion, culture, and community participation, making Srisailam a major center for Dussehra festivities in Andhra Pradesh.

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