TIRUMALA: The arrangements for the sixth phase of the ambitious ‘Managudi’ programme scheduled to be held on November 6 is off to a ceremonious start in Tirupati on Sunday, with the preparation of sacred ‘Akshata-Holy Rice’ activity. TTD joint executive officer (Tirupati) Pola Bhaskar formally launched the programme at the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad office located at the Old Huzur Office premises after performing special puja. About 6,000 kilos of rice, 100 kilos of turmeric powder and 225 kilos of ghee has been used to prepare 120 bags of ‘Akshata’ which will be distributed to over 54,300 temples located across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Speaking on the occasion, the JEO said, Managudi is a prestigious programme taken up by TTD along with AP Endowments department since 2012. “The motive of this programme is to restore the prime position of temples which have been the centres of socio-cultural life since ages in our country with the participation of the public. So far, we have successfully organised five programmes and we are set to celebrate the sixth one on the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami on November 6, JEO said. “This year, we will also distribute ‘Holy Flags’ to all the temples as part of the programme,” he added.
Meanwhile, a team of Srivari Sevakulu hailing from Davanagiri of Karnataka took part in the preparation of sacred ‘Akshata’. According to team leader Srinivasulu, it is indeed a God given opportunity to associate themselves in the holy mission. “We have learnt that about 200 odd temples from Karnataka have also been chosen this time to observe this mass temple festival and we will definitely bring awareness among the denizens of Karnataka about this noble and novel programme,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, the JEO said, Managudi is a prestigious programme taken up by TTD along with AP Endowments department since 2012. “The motive of this programme is to restore the prime position of temples which have been the centres of socio-cultural life since ages in our country with the participation of the public. So far, we have successfully organised five programmes and we are set to celebrate the sixth one on the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami on November 6, JEO said. “This year, we will also distribute ‘Holy Flags’ to all the temples as part of the programme,” he added.
Meanwhile, a team of Srivari Sevakulu hailing from Davanagiri of Karnataka took part in the preparation of sacred ‘Akshata’. According to team leader Srinivasulu, it is indeed a God given opportunity to associate themselves in the holy mission. “We have learnt that about 200 odd temples from Karnataka have also been chosen this time to observe this mass temple festival and we will definitely bring awareness among the denizens of Karnataka about this noble and novel programme,” he said.
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