Hyderabad: Devotees throng Balkampet Yellamma Temple for Kalyanotsavam

Thousands of devotees visited the historic Yellamma Temple in Balkampet, Hyderabad, on Tuesday for the annual Kalyanotsavam. The two-day event includes Rathotsavam and drew crowds from nearby districts. Police and government officials ensured arrangements and security for the devotees

Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees, attired in their traditional best, turned up at the historical Yellamma Temple in Balkampet, Hyderabad, on Tuesday to participate in the annual Kalyanotsavam celebrations.

The temple complex, whose history dates back to the 5th century, was abuzz from early Tuesday morning as devotees made a beeline to seek blessings from the Goddess. Those who managed to get access to Kalyanam tickets reached the temple in the wee hours for the Kalyanotsavam.

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The two-day festival, which will culminate with the Rathotsavam (car festival) on Wednesday, is expected to attract lakhs of devotees from Hyderabad and nearby districts. The State government made arrangements for the devotees, and a heavy police presence was in place to maintain law and order.

Former BRS Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, who visited the temple and sought the blessings of the Goddess, emphasised that no inconvenience should be caused to the devotees.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand also visited the temple and supervised security arrangements to ensure there was no inconvenience to devotees and no disruption to law and order.

“The convenience and safety of devotees attending the Kalyanam are our top priority. For this, we have made all kinds of stringent security arrangements,” he said, accompanied by senior officials from various departments.