Andhra Pradesh: A large number of devotees take part in Chakrateertham at Srimukhalingam temple in Srikakulam district
The Hindu
SRIKAKULAM
Thousands of devotees took part in Chakrateertham at Srimukhalingeswara Swamy temple at Jalumuru of Srikakulam district on Monday. The pilgrims from Parlakhemundi and other towns of Odisha also took holy dip in Vamsadhara river and participated in Chakrateertham, the biggest celestial event in the district
Processional deities of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati were taken to Vamsadhara river bank at Mirjapally, four km away from the temple. Chief Priest Naidugari Rajasekhar and temple trustee led the procession. The devotees jostled with one another to offer prayers to the deities. Superintendent of Police G.R. Radhika and other police officials ensured hassle- free dharshan with adequate security arrangements both at the temple and the riverbank.
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