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T'gana CM decides to conduct Yagam on grand scale

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to organise soon the 'Maha Sudarshana Yagam' at the temple town of Yadadri, for which Central government leaders, Chief Ministers of all states, besides religious gurus from Badrinath, Tirupati and Srirangam would be invited.

Rao discussed arrangements for the 'yagam' with prominent guru Tridandi Srimannarayana Chinna Jeeyar Swamy here, a release from his office said Tuesday night.

It was decided that the 'Yagam' would be conducted in 'Yagna Vatika' (area used for the Yagam) spread over 100 acres.

The 'yagam' would be performed by about 3,000 'rithviks' (vedic pundits), assisted by another 3,000 people, it said.

 

Religious gurus from famous spiritual centres, including Badrinath, Srirangam, Tirupati, (Puri) Jagannath, and also from other parts of the world would be invited for the event, it said.

Central government leaders, Chief Ministers and Governors of all states, ministers and religious gurus from all traditions would also be invited, it said.

Rao also discussed the arrangements to be made on a large-scale as devotees in lakhs are expected to attend the event, it added.

A famous temple of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is situated at Yadadri, which is about 60 km from Hyderabad and the state government has taken up the shrine's renovation in a big way.

Rao has performed 'Yagams' on various occasions in the past.

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First Published: Jul 30 2019 | 10:55 PM IST

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