More than 3.5 lakh people took part in the Sirimanotsavam of the Pydimamba temple in Vizianagaram on Tuesday evening.
The procession which was supposed start at 3.30 p.m. began at 5.15 p.m. due to delay in arrangements at the main venue, even as the Siri Manu was brought at 3 p.m. to the temple premises from Hukumpet street after traditional prayers were offered.
Temple priest Bantupalli Venkata Rao,perched atop the Siri Manu, blessed the devotees.
