Madhyaradhana is celebrated in Mantralajam

The chariot festival takes place during Madhyaradhana celebrations at Sri Raghavendra Swami Temple in Mantralayam in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Madhyaradhana at the famous Sri Raghavendra Swami Temple/Math in Mantralayam, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh was celebrated with immense religious fervor and grandeur on Sunday.

​The event, which began on August 27 and will end on September 2, is the main highlight of the 355th Aradhana Mahotsava at the shrine.

As part of the rituals, Mathematician Sri Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji’s peethadhipathi performed the sacred Maha Panchamrutabhisheka Moola Brindavanam of Sri Raghavendra Swami followed by the great Sri Rayara Pratah Kala Rathotsava.

Later in the day, the seer performed the sacred Sri Brahma Kararchita Moolaramadevara Puja and offered Maha Mangalarathi to Sri Raghavendra Swami, praying for the welfare, peace and prosperity of all devotees.

Thousands of devotees from all over Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country and abroad gathered to witness the spiritually significant event and seek divine blessings.

Published – 30 Aug 2026 19:03 IST