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Karthika Masam Begins Amid Nellore Rains: Minister Lights Sacred Sky Lamp

The Karthika Masam festivities have officially begun at the Moolapeta Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple in Nellore. Minister Ponguru Narayana lit the sacred sky lamp alongside his daughter Sharani during the Akaasa Deepotsavam ceremony. Meanwhile, the district administration remains on high alert due to heavy rainfall that has prompted beach closures. The minister expressed his privilege in performing the rituals and prayed for divine blessings to bring prosperity to all devotees.

Key Points: Minister Narayana Lights Akaasa Deepam at Nellore Shiva Temple

  • Minister Narayana performed special prayers for prosperity during Karthika Masam
  • Devotees believe temple pujas fulfill wishes during sacred month
  • Heavy rainfall of 7 cm lashed Nellore district in 24 hours
  • Administration closed beaches and suspended tourism for safety
  • Women observe fasting and light lamps with deep devotion
  • Sharani Ponguru expressed joy participating with TDP family
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AP: Karthika Masam festivities begin at Moolapeta Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple in Nellore

Andhra Pradesh Minister Ponguru Narayana inaugurates Karthika Masam festivities at Moolapeta temple, lighting Akaasa Deepam amid heavy rainfall in Nellore district.

"I consider it my good fortune to light the Akaasa Deepam at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple - Minister Ponguru Narayana"

Nellore, October 23

The Karthika Masam festivities began grandly at the Moolapeta Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

Minister Dr Ponguru Narayana, along with his daughter, Sharani, participated in the Akaasa Deepotsavam (Sky Lamp Festival). The minister lit the sacred sky lamp and performed special prayers in front of Lord Shiva.

The Municipal Minister Narayana prayed for greater brightness and prosperity in everyone's lives. The minister stated that he considers it a privilege to light Akaasa Deepam at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple.

"I consider it my good fortune to light the Akaasa Deepam at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple. Throughout the month of Karthika, women observe fasting and light lamps with deep devotion and faith. May the divine glow of Karthika bring more brightness and prosperity into everyone's lives," said Narayana.

Municipal minister's daughter, Sharani Ponguru, expressed her happiness at participating in Akaasa Deepotsavam alongside her father and the TDP family.

"I'm happy to participate in the Akaasa Deepotsavam along with my father and the TDP family. Devotees strongly believe that performing Karthika Masam pujas at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple fulfills one's wishes. I pray that the blessings of Lord Moolasthaneswara Swamy be upon everyone," said Ponguru.

Earlier, Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district was lashed with heavy rains, receiving seven cm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, which put the administration on high alert, an official said.

Nellore Deputy Commissioner (DC) Himanshu Shukla told ANI, "Nellore district has received an average of 7 cm of rainfall in the last 24 hours...The administration is on high alert...We have ensured that the fisherman community comes back. All the boats have been accounted for. We have closed all the beaches today. Tourism activities have been suspended for the next two days. We also declared a holiday today, and we are planning to make similar announcements tomorrow..."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good that the minister is participating in religious ceremonies, but I hope the administration is also focusing on the flood situation. Seven cm rainfall is significant and people's safety should be the priority.
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Sarah B
The tradition of women fasting and lighting lamps during Karthika Masam is so beautiful and meaningful. It's wonderful to see these cultural traditions being preserved and celebrated with such enthusiasm.
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Vikram M
Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple is one of the most powerful Shiva temples in Andhra. Many devotees have had their wishes fulfilled after praying here during Karthika Masam. Jai Bholenath! 🕉️
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Michael C
Interesting to see how the administration is balancing religious celebrations with emergency preparedness due to heavy rainfall. Closing beaches and accounting for all boats shows good crisis management.
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Ananya R
The mention of TDP family in a religious ceremony makes me uncomfortable. Politics and religion should remain separate. The focus should be purely on devotion and spiritual significance of Karthika Masam.

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