The Maha Kumbhabhishekam at the temple of Lord Varasiddi Vinayaka Temple at Kanipakam, 11 km from here, was performed amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by the temple priests. Ministers Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, R.K. Roja and K. Narayanaswamy, officials and the general public was part of the celebrations.
On Sunday morning, the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was performed to the Vimana Gopuram and Dhwajasthambam (flag post) coinciding with the auspicious timings. The main ritual was followed by Chaturtha Kala Homam, Maha Purnahuti, and Kalashodwasana, covering the cardinal directions of the temple. The darshan of the presiding deity commenced in the afternoon.
US-based devotees Gayatri Devi, Aika Ravi, Janaki, and Guthikonda Srinivas, who donated ₹10 crore for the reconstruction of the temple, expressed happiness over the reopening of the place of worship on the eve of the annual Vinayaka Chathurthi Brahmotsavams scheduled for next week.
