Fervour marks Kalyanotsavam

On the occasion of Karthika Pournami, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, Religious Tourism, and Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri jointly organised Shiva and Parvathi’s Kalyanotsavam and Karthika Vanabhojanam were celebrated grandly at the Bhavani Island in Vijayawada on Sunday. After that, Karthika Vanabhojana Mahotsavam and cultural activities were organised.
It was for the first time that the Durga Temple scholars performed Shiva and Parvathi’s Kalyana Mahotsavam. Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Youth Advancement RK Roja attended these celebrations and performed special pujas. People who attended the celebrations expressed their happiness.
Temple priests said that Karthika Masam is an auspicious month for Hindus. During this month, people worshipped Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi for the sake of society, they said. It was a memorable day for the conducting of Shiva and Parvathi’s Kalyanotsavam, they added.
Later, several cultural and devotional activities were conducted for the devotees.