Vijayawada: Saraswathi Yagam performed at Durga Temple

Vijayawada: Saraswathi Yagam was performed on a sacred note at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devastanam atop Indrakeeladri on Friday. A large number of students witnessed the special Saraswathi Yagam on the auspicious day of Mulanakshtram.

The Durga temple chief priest, V Sivaprasada Sharma conducted special pujas on the occasion and the temple Executive Officer, MV Suresh Babu participated in the puja. Later, the priest gave blessings to the students.

Mulanakshatram was a very important day for Goddess Durga Devi for which the temple authorities decided that they would conduct Saraswathi Yagam. After completing the Yagam, Temple Executive Officer Suresh Babu distributed pens, books, Durga Devi Kankanam and prasadam to the students.

The Executive Officer said the ritual was performed on an auspicious day to ensure better results for the students in their upcoming examinations. Many students participated in the programme and took the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.