Gollalamamidada Rathotsavam: A Grand Spectacle in Andhra Pradesh
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News18•27-01-2026, 15:20
Gollalamamidada Rathotsavam: A Grand Spectacle in Andhra Pradesh
- •The Rathasaptami festival in Gollalamamidada, Kakinada district, celebrated Lord Suryanarayana Swamy's Rathotsavam with immense grandeur.
- •This chariot festival is considered one of Andhra Pradesh's most significant spiritual celebrations, drawing lakhs of devotees.
- •The Sri Ushapadmini Chaya Soujanya Suryanarayana Swamy Temple in Gollalamamidada is an ancient and distinguished Surya temple, believed to be divinely built.
- •Devotees believe participating in the Rathotsavam cleanses sins and grants health and longevity, similar to Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra.
- •Despite huge crowds, police ensured safety, and local organizations provided water and food, making it a magnificent spiritual event.
Why It Matters: Gollalamamidada's Rathasaptami festival is a grand spiritual event, drawing lakhs to witness Lord Suryanarayana Swamy's chariot procession.
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