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Summary:
Temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including the prominent Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple, witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. The opening of the Uttara Dwara (North Gate) at these temples marked the beginning of special prayers and processions. Key temples like Vijayawada’s Kanakadurga Temple, Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, and Bhadrachalam Sri Sitarama Chandra Swamy Temple were particularly crowded. Several prominent figures, including Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, and actor Chiranjeevi, visited the Tirumala temple. Celebrations were also grand in Simhachalam, Korukonda, Yadagirigutta, and Tekkali.
News Article:
Devotees Throng Temples Across Telugu States on Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Hyderabad/Vijayawada, [Date – Assume today’s date]: Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana experienced an overwhelming surge of devotees today as they celebrated the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. From the early hours, thousands flocked to temples to seek blessings and witness the opening of the sacred Uttara Dwara, believed to be the gateway to salvation.
The Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple saw especially heavy crowds, with the temple administration opening the North Gate to accommodate the massive influx. Security and crowd control measures were in place to manage the throngs of worshippers eager to offer prayers.
Similar scenes unfolded at other major temples, including the Kanakadurga Temple in Vijayawada, the Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, and the Sri Sitarama Chandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam. In Bhadrachalam, elaborate processions featuring deities on various Vahanas (vehicles) captivated devotees.
The Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam also held a grand Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, with the deity adorned as Vaikuntha Narayana. Aditi Gajapathi Raju was among the first to offer prayers there.
Several prominent personalities visited the Tirumala temple today, including Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, renowned actor Chiranjeevi and family, Bharat Biotech MD Krishna Ella, Cricket player Tilak Varma and film producer DVV Danayya.
Reports indicate successful Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations at Korukonda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadagirigutta, and Tekkali Venkateswara Swamy Temple as well. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and ensure the smooth conduct of rituals and the safety of all devotees.
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