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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
K. Umashanker

Andhra Pradesh: 9th century temple spruced up for Rama Navami festival

Having missed the splendour of the Rama Navami Brahmotsavams due to the COVID-19 pandemic for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021, people of Valmikipuram town are now eagerly awaiting the ‘Sitarama Kalyanotsavam’ scheduled on Monday night.

The annual brahmotsavams of the 9th century Sri Pattabhirama Swamy temple are currently in full swing, with processions being arranged for the temple deities on various 'vahanas' (vehicles) on the temple streets.

Located on the busy Tirupati-Madanapalle highway, the mandal headquarters draws its very existence from the name of sage Valmiki. The temple’s recorded history dates back to a millennium ago.

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