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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

Admitting that the disturbance was due to police negligence, the Minister said the incident of a Sub-inspector stationed at the temple abusing a woman journalist had come to her notice.

Animal Husbandry Minister, T Srinivas Yadav, on behalf of the State government, presented the 'pattu vastralu' for the kalyanam

The Minister directed the official to take all necessary precautions to avoid inconvenience for devotees.

Hyderabad: The annual Kalyanam festivities at the Balkampet Yellamma temple in the city drew to an end on Wednesday with a grand ‘Rathotsavam’ in the presence of hundreds of devotees. The ‘kalyanam’ was on Tuesday, with the ‘edurukolu’ on Monday. The State government had made necessary arrangements like health camps, restoration of roads leading to […]

The State government has put in place elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festivities.