Koti Deepotsavam begins today, continues till November 30

The annual Koti Deepotsavam of Bhakti TV will be held at NTR Stadium near Indira Park from November 14 to 30, coinciding with the auspicious Kartika Masam. The 17-day spiritual event will be held every day from 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., bringing together prominent Jagadgurus, heads of various religious institutions and renowned spiritual speakers, including Chaganti Koteswara Rao and Garikapati Narasimha Rao.

Devotees will have the opportunity to participate in special rituals and perform pujas themselves. The festival will also feature celestial wedding ceremonies of festival deities from several prominent temples. Among the major attractions will be Maha Shankhabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam of Ujjain Mahakaleshwar, special worship of the Somnath Jyotirlinga and darshan of the deities of Kolhapur Mahalakshmi, Kanchi Kamakshi and Madurai Meenakshi temples.

Entry to the event will be free. The organisers said all essential materials required for the rituals, including wicks, oil and earthen lamps, would also be provided to devotees free of cost.