Yadagirigutta to host three-day Karthikotsavam from November 20 to 22 with Koti Pushparchana, music and dance

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Yadagirigutta in Telangana is gearing up for a three-day Karthikotsavam from November 20 to 22.

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Yadagirigutta in Telangana is gearing up for a three-day Karthikotsavam from November 20 to 22, with a Koti Pushparchana, spiritual discourses, devotional music and classical dance performances forming the highlights of the celebrations.

The celebrations, being organised jointly by the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district administration and the Devasthanam, are aimed at celebrating the spiritual significance of Karthika Masam while showcasing India’s devotional traditions and rich cultural heritage.

The festivities will begin on November 20 with the Koti Pushparchana Mahotsavam, scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon. Temple priests and Vedic scholars will participate in the special floral worship of Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, offering flowers while chanting the divine names of the deity.

Special prayers will also be offered seeking the blessings of the deity for timely and adequate rainfall, protection of Telangana from drought-like conditions, agricultural prosperity and the overall well-being of the people of the State, said District Collector Anuraag Jayanti.

The evening programme, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature a spiritual discourse by Padma Shri awardee Brahmasri Madugula Nagaphani Sharma, followed by a devotional music performance by the Telu Vijaya group.

On November 21, a special musical concert will be presented under the guidance of renowned music director R.P. Patnaik from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The concluding day, November 22, will feature a series of classical dance and cultural presentations celebrating India’s classical traditions and Telangana’s distinctive artistic heritage. The performances, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will include an Odissi dance presentation by Rudraksha Foundation, a thematic dance presentation on the temples of Telangana by the Abhinethri Group under the aegis of Parampara Organisation, and a Perini dance performance by the Kala Krishna group.