IndiaRituals associated with the consecration of a new Dhwajastambham (flagstaff) at the Sri Kamakshi Sametha Siddhavateswara Swamy Temple in Siddhavatam continued on August 30, 2026. The event, which began on the previous day, included morning vedic chanting, Navagraha Japam, and Shiva Panchakshari chanting, followed by the ritual repetition of the flagstaff mantra. In the evening, havanams (fire sacrifices) and additional chanting sessions took place, concluding with Neerajanam and Mantrapushpam. The consecration of the new flagstaff is scheduled for Monday at 10:51 a.m., followed by Purnahuti and Avabhrutham rituals, culminating in the Mahashirvachanam ceremony. Ten Rithviks (ritual priests) are involved in the process.
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