The annual ‘Pavitrotsavam’ (a sacred purification festival) for Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Lower Ahobilam commenced on Monday (October 26, 2026) with religious fervour and devotion. On the first day, various sacred rituals and Vedic ceremonies were performed in accordance with the temple traditions.
The day’s programme commenced with Viswaroopa Darshanam at 6:30 a.m., followed by Navakalasa Tirumanjanam from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and Nitya Puja from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.. Later, Dwara Torana Puja, Mandala Pratishtha, Kumbha Pratishtha and Agni Pratishtha were performed as part of the sacred observances.
Homam was also conducted followed by the auspicious Pavithraropanam ceremony in the afternoon. The rituals were performed according to traditional Vedic practices, seeking the divine blessings of Lord Sri Prahladavarada Swamy for the welfare and prosperity of all.
Published - October 26, 2026 07:22 pm IST