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As per tradition, Ashok Gajapathi Raju and his family departed from the fort and arrived at the temple in a grand procession, accompanied by traditional music and rituals. They offered silk clothes to the deity and performed special prayers. The temple authorities welcomed them with full honours. After the puja, temple priests blessed the couple and presented them with prasadam and a portrait of the Goddess.

The event was also attended by his daughter, Vizianagaram MLA Pusapati Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju, MP Kalishetty Appalanayudu, along with several prominent leaders and alliance representatives.

Speaking to the media after the darshan, Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that the development works of the Pyditalli temple are already underway and will be completed within a year, before the next Pyditalli festival. He expressed his wish that Goddess Pyditalli showers her blessings on all devotees.

Temple Executive Officer Sireesha informed that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure smooth darshan for devotees without any inconvenience.

Chief priest Bantu Palli Venkataramana stated that the upcoming Pyditalli festival will be celebrated in a grand traditional manner and urged devotees from all walks of life to participate and seek the blessings of the Goddess.

Pyditalli Festival is an annual celebration which marks the onset of the harvest season. It is dedicated to the local deities, extending gratitude for a bountiful yield.

Communities decorate their homes and temples with flowers and rangoli, offer prayers and perform traditional rituals. The spirit of the festival is folk dance, music, and local cuisines, which reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Pyditalli is a reminder of the importance of maintaining harmony with agriculture and nature for a sustainable future.

- ANI