Hans News Service Srisailam

Aspart of the ongoing month-long Karthika Masam festivities, the sacred Akasadeepam (celestial lamp) was ceremoniously lit at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam in Srisailam on Wednesday evening. The traditional lamp was installed atop the main temple flagstaff (Dhwajasthambham) and illuminated in strict accordance with ancient religious customs and rituals, marking a pivotal spiritual observance during the holy month. Prior to the lighting of the lamp, temple priests performed Sankalpam to invoke divine blessings for the smooth conduct of the proceedings.

This was followed by Ganapathi Puja to seek the removal of obstacles, after which the Akasadeepam was lit amid the solemn chanting of sacred Vedic hymns and the performance of Deeparadhana.

Srisailam temple authorities confirmed that the Akasadeepam will continue to be lit every evening atop the Dhwajasthambham until the conclusion of Karthika Masam.

According to Hindu religious belief, lighting or witnessing the celestial lamp during the auspicious month of Karthika is considered deeply sacred. Devotees believe the ritual absolves individuals of past sins, bestows immense spiritual merit, wards off ailments, and grants long life and prosperity. The event drew strong spiritual interest from visiting pilgrims, adding to the sacred atmosphere at the renowned shrine. Temple management has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth crowd management and comfortable darshan for the surge of pilgrims visiting Srisailam throughout the holy season.