WARANGAL: The annual navaratri celebrations at the historic Bhadrakali temple will be held from October 1 to 12.
Temple Executive Officer K. Anjani Devi and chief priest B. Seshu said all arrangements were in place for the celebrations at which thousands of devotees are expected on all the days.
Incarnations
Special pujas, decoration of main deity Sri Bhadrakali in different incarnation on each day, spiritual discourses and cultural programmes during evening hours form part of the celebrations.
To ensure smooth conduct of navaratri events, officers from various departments such as municipal, electricity, medical, health, and police were roped in. They would ensure supply of drinking water, barricading, and proper sanitation among others.
CCTV cameras
“In view of increased rush of devotees, we are arranging closed circuit televisions on the temple premises at all locations to enable those outside the temple to witness the special pujas and have a glimpse of the deity,” Ms. Anjani Devi said.
It was decided that since a large number of people arrive for ‘vahana puja’ during Dasara, the ritual would be held near Keerthi Gardens instead of on the temple premises.
Dwajarohanam
The celebrations would begin with ‘Dwajarohanam’ on Saturday, ‘Lalitha panchami’ vratham will be held on October 5, ‘Saddula Bathukamma’ on October 8, Mahastami on October 9, Mahanavami on October 10, Vijaya dasami on October 11 and on the final day October 12, the celestial wedding of presiding deity Bhadrakali and Bhadreshwara Swamy.
Ancient temple
The Bhadrakali temple is one of the ancient temples in Warangal. Though many believe that the temple was built during the Kakatiya regime, ancient scriptures reveal that the Bhadrakali temple was built in the year 625 AD. Chalukya King Pulikesi-II built the temple. The sculptures, the design of the pillars suggest that the temple was built during the Chalukya time.
