Overview
- Devotees thronged the Hyderabad temple for Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, receiving darshan of the swayambhu, or self-manifested, deity.
- Festivities began before sunrise with Maha Abhishekam to the Mulavar, a ritual bathing that marks the start of major Vaishnava observances.
- Through the day, devotees took part in Jhulan Seva, then gathered for a Sri Narasimha Homa, a fire ceremony for protection and peace.
- The temple conducted the Sri Bhu Sametha Narasimha Kalyanotsavam, a ceremonial wedding of the deities, followed by prasadam for attendees.
- An evening 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam to the utsava deity capped the program, with kirtan, a pravachan by the temple president, and an ABHAYAM guided chanting session aimed at easing fear through Narasimha mantras.