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| The main festivals
of the temple last from February to the end of May and during this period, the temple is
under the management of the Pushpagiri Math of Cuddapah district, whereas on the other
days, the management is left to a Jangam priest assisted by the local Chenchus. The
festivities of Sivarathri as at present conducted, are not, as is seen from the
inscriptions that are available, as magnificent the festival night, a big piece of
unbleached cloth over a hundred yards in length is wrapped round the prominent figure of
the Nandi along the roof line and the pinnacle of the temple, unobserved by the expectant
crowds. The Chenchus take the leading part in the festivals both before and after
Sivarathri. Goddess Bhramaramba whose festivals come a month or two after Sivarathri
attracts even larger crowds consisting of Lingayats. Goddess Bhramarambika is really a
form of Kali and is said to be one of the eighteen leading Sakthis of India. |
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