IndiaThe annual Teppotsavam (float festival) dedicated to Lord Venkateswara Swamy took place in Visakhapatnam on June 28, 2026, attracting over 1,500 devotees. The festival, part of the larger Kalyanotsavam celebrations at the hill temple atop Srungamani Hill, involved a ceremonial procession where the idol of the deity, along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, was placed on a decorated boat and floated through the port channel. The event included Vedic chants and was supported logistically by the Visakhapatnam Port Authority and secured by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The celebrations began on June 24 and will continue through June 30 with various religious rituals and ceremonies.
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