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Headline: Devotees Throng Temples as Telugu States Celebrate Vaikunta Ekadashi
Hyderabad/Amaravati, [Date – Assuming today, or insert actual date] – The Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are steeped in spiritual fervor today as devotees celebrate Vaikunta Ekadashi. From the early hours of Tuesday, large crowds have been gathering at Vishnu temples across the region to participate in the auspicious Uttara Dwara Darshanam (North Gate passage).
At the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, the sacred North Gate was opened in the early hours, allowing devotees to have a glimpse of Lord Venkateswara. Similar scenes were witnessed at the Bhimanna Gudi, associated with the Rajanna Temple in Vemulawada, where special Uttara Dwara Darshanams were held.
In Telangana, the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta opened its North Gate at 5:40 AM, welcoming devotees to seek the blessings of the deity. Bhadrachalam’s Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple also saw a grand Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, with the deities of Sri Ramachandra Swamy, Sita Devi, and Lakshmana appearing on Garuda, Gaja, and Hanuman vehicles, respectively.
The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Dharmapuri experienced a heavy influx of pilgrims. At the Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Kondagattu, devotees queued up early to partake in the Uttara Dwara Darshanam. In Kamareddy district, long lines were also seen at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy and Venugopala Swamy temples as devotees eagerly awaited their turn for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam.
The annual Vaikunta Ekadashi festival is considered highly sacred, with the Uttara Dwara Darshanam believed to bestow salvation upon those who witness it. Temples across the two states have made arrangements to manage the large crowds and ensure a smooth darshan experience for the devotees.
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