Day 1: Goddess To Appear As 'Shailaputri' At Srisailam

Devi Sharannavaratri celebrations begin today at AP's Srisailam and will continue till Oct 20. The festivities commence with Ankurarpana rituals at Bhramaramba Devi temple at 9 AM. At 7 PM, the Goddess will appear as Shailaputri, followed by a procession of the presiding deities on the Bhringi Vahanam. Arjita Homas will remain suspended throughout the festival.