Haridra Ghatanam Held with Utmost Religious Farvour in Vontimitta

Haridhra Ghatanam - the traditional turmeric powder preparatory ritual was performed with utmost spiritual fervour in the Sri Kodandarama temple premises, at Vontimitta in Kadapa district on Thursday..

In Hindu Sanatana Dharma, any good event or ritual commences with the preparation of turmeric powder.

According to Archaka Sri Manoj, the turmeric powder which is prepared during the Haridhra Ghatanam is 

used on various occasions all along the annual Brahmotsavams including Abhishekam, Kalyanam, preparation of Akshtas and many more rituals.

Hundreds of women devotees, srivari sevaks participated in this ritual with great enthusiasm and devotion, chanting Jai Sri Ram while women employees of TTD offered ''Sare'' on the auspicious occasion.

DyEO Sri Natesh Babu, OSD SVBC Smt Padmavati, Archaka Sri Veena Raghavacharyulu and others were also present.