Srisailam presents ‘Arjita Abhishekas’ at ‘Pancha Mathas’ during Kartika Masam

The management of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Srisailam makes arrangements to perform ‘Arjita Abhishekas’ in ‘Pancha Mathas’ (Five Monasteries) during the auspicious month of Kartika as part of Kartika Masa Utsavams.

Srisailam Pothugunta Temple Board Chairman Ramesh Naidu and Managing Director M. Srinivasa Rao said on Tuesday that the Kartika month festivities will be held from November 10 to December 9 at the famous Jyothirlinga temple.

Due to the large influx of devotees and in line with previous years’ practices, the ‘Garbhalaya Abhishekas’ (anointing rituals inside the main sanctum sanctorum) and ‘Samuhika Abhishekas’ (collective anointing rituals) usually held in the main temple will be suspended during this period.

Arjita Abhisheka was introduced in Pancha Mathas to enable devotees visiting the temple to perform ‘Abhishekas’ to the god during the month of Kartika. A nominal fee of ₹216 has been fixed for the ritual, specifically to make it accessible to common devotees, the chairman and managing director said.

A couple or an individual can attend the Abhishekam ceremony ticket. Arjita Abhishekam tickets can be obtained through WhatsApp number “Manamitra” 9552300009 or through APTS official website (www.tms.ap.gov.in).

Devotees can choose to perform Abhishekam in any of the five mathas — Ghanta Matha, Bhimashankara Matha, Vibhuti Matha, Rudraksha Matha and Sarangadhara Matha.

According to the temple management, these Pancha Mathas have played a significant role in the culture of Srisailam for a long time. Although referred to as Mathas, it is notable that each of these five centers has the architectural features of a temple, including Garbhalayam (sanctum sanctorum), Antaralayam (inner chamber) and Mukhamandapam (front hall).

For centuries, these Maths have played a key role in maintaining the tranquility of the sacred place, helping in the management of the temples and promoting spiritual growth. These Pancha Mathas have gained renown as centers for meditation.

The Chairman and Executive Officer urged the devotees to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the temple management and perform Abhisekams during the auspicious month.

Published – 27 Oct 2026 19:22 IST