Maha Shivaratri jatara begins in Vemulawada with special arrangements

The three-day Maha Shivaratri jatara commenced in Vemulawada on Saturday. In view of the ongoing renovation works at the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple, arrangements for the jatara have been made at the nearby Bheemeshwara temple.

Devotees have begun thronging the shrine.



The jatara commenced with the presentation of silk cloths to the presiding deity by officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam on Saturday. 

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar will present silk cloths to the presiding deity on behalf of the State government on Sunday.