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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Srisailam temple witnesses heavy weekend rush
KURNOOL: Srisailam temple town witnessed a rush of devotees over the long weekend, which coincided with Varalakshmi Vratam on Friday, followed by the second Saturday and Sunday, and the auspicious Sravana Masam. Temple authorities said that over two lakh devotees had darshan of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Ammavaru in the past 48 hours, with the figure expected to reach three lakh by Monday. On Sunday, streets, queue lines, and the premises of Sri Bramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple were packed with pilgrims from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. General darshan took around five to six hours, while special darshan took three to four hours. Several VIPs and their families also offered prayers. Executive Officer (EO) M Srinivasa Rao said elaborate arrangements were in place to provide accommodation, drinking water, and free Anna Prasadam. 'We ensured all facilities are in place and that no pilgrim faces inconvenience. Even the guidelines for drinking water and food distribution were strictly followed,' he stated. Despite preparations, temple staff faced challenges in managing the crowds, but special teams of officials were deployed to maintain smooth operations. Meanwhile, the Srisailam dam area also attracted huge crowds, leading to heavy traffic congestion. Sunnipenta Police deployed drones for real-time monitoring.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Free sparsha darshan in Srisailam from July 1
Kurnool: Free Sparsha Darshan of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy will be re-sumed from July 1 in Srisailam. Temple EO M Srinivasa Rao informed this on Wednesday, add-ing that the free Sparsha darshan will be conducted from Tuesday to Friday from 1.45 pm to 3.34 pm and to 1,000 to 1,200 people daily. Computersied tokens will be issued at the temple for now and later an online registration system will be introduced. These tokens will bear the name, Aadhaar and phone number and QR code of devotees. This free darshan will be provided during Maha Shivratri Brahmotsavam, Ugadi and Dasara festivals, Shravan and Karthika months and on government holidays.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
ASI uses traditional methods for restoration of Srisailam, Durga temples
Hyderabad: In a major step towards preserving the sacred architectural legacy, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with Uttaradevi Charitable Trust, Pune, has initiated the conservation of the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam—one of the country's most revered Jyotirlinga shrines. The restoration work, grounded in traditional methods and original materials, spans 40,000 square feet and prioritises the sealing of rooftop leakages through the construction of traditional lime tanks. Rejecting the use of modern concrete, the ASI is instead employing time-honoured heritage techniques involving a mix of lime, jaggery, Arabic tree gum, jute, and Kadakia. "These materials have stood the test of time, ensuring structural resilience without compromising historical authenticity," said K Muniratnam Reddy, director of ASI's epigraphy wing. A multidisciplinary team—comprising experts from the ASI, IIT, Agama Sastra scholars, and engineers from Pune—was assembled to guide the process. Supported by the Andhra Pradesh govt and endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, the team recently convened at Srisailam to assess the structural stability of key load-bearing components such as pillars and beams. Their objective is to implement preservation methods that will safeguard the temple's integrity for the next 200–300 years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Muniratnam Reddy emphasised the critical importance of consulting heritage experts before undertaking any conservation or renovation of ancient temples and urged temple authorities across Andhra Pradesh to seek ASI guidance. Traditional restoration Uttaradevi Charitable Trust is also overseeing similar heritage-driven restoration efforts at the Simhachalam Appanna temple, where traditional lime-based surkhi concrete is being laid on the rooftops under ASI supervision. At the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, Munirathnam Reddy took part in a review meeting to examine ongoing development activities. During the visit, he inspected water seepage issues on the hilltop shrine's roof and advised temple officials to adopt ancient conservation methods to ensure long-term structural preservation.
