Wearing masks, hundreds of devotees thronged Siva temples across Prakasam district to offer special prayers to mark Karthika Pournami on Monday.
A heavy rush of pilgrims was witnessed right from dawn at the picturesque beaches in the district, including Kothapatnam, Madanuru, Voderavu and Ramayapatnam, to perform ‘Samudra Snanam’ on the occasion. They also made Sivalingams with the sand and offered prayers to Lord and sought his blessings for health, wealth and prosperity.
Devotees also performed puja to Tulasi plant(holy Basil) after lighting earthen oil lamps in their homes.
Many pilgrims also visited Bhairavakona, a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India, to offer prayers to Lord Shiva in eight forms and the mother goddess Trimukha Durga after enjoying the water falls, which had a good flow in the wake of Nivar-induced rains. Devotees also made a beeline to Tripurantakam, the eastern gateway to Srisailam seeking the blessings of Lord Tripurantakeswara.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Support Quality Journalism.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
Please Email the Editor