Miraculous Komirelli Mallanna Dham: Devotees Flock for Turmeric and Kumkum Abhishek
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Telangana's Mallanna Dham: Devotees Anoint Deity with Turmeric, Kumkum in Unique 'Patnam' Tradition
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News18•05-03-2026, 12:12
Telangana's Mallanna Dham: Devotees Anoint Deity with Turmeric, Kumkum in Unique 'Patnam' Tradition
•The Sri Komirelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Siddipet, Telangana, is renowned for its unique 'Patnam' tradition.
•Devotees offer 'Bhandaru' (sacred turmeric and kumkum) instead of sweets, transforming the entire temple complex into a 'Pasupu Mayam' (sea of turmeric).
•Lord Mallanna, an incarnation of Shiva, is revered as the family deity of shepherd communities, with Oggu Katha singers narrating his valor.
•The Mallanna Jathara, running from January to mid-March, draws millions, with record crowds on Mahashivratri and every Sunday.
•Belief: The offered turmeric brings good fortune and health; special arrangements are made for the increasing number of devotees.
