Sirimanotsavam 2025 – Vizianagaram’s Sacred Celebration of Pydhitalli Ammavaru
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Sirimanotsavam
is a revered annual festival held at the Pydhitalli Amma Temple in Vizianagaram,
Andhra Pradesh. Deeply rooted in tradition and devotion, this unique
celebration blends divine symbolism with local folklore.
Meaning &
Significance
- Siri
means Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity.
- Manu
refers to a trunk or log, which becomes the sacred Sirimanu used in
the procession.
- The festival is celebrated on the first
Tuesday after Vijayadasami, typically falling in September or
October during the Dasara Navaratri season.
Divine Revelation
It is believed that 15
days before the festival, Goddess Pydhitalli Ammavaru appears in the dream
of the temple priest, revealing the location of the sacred Sirimanu for
that year. This mystical tradition adds a spiritual depth to the celebration.
Important Dates for 2025
- September 12
– Pandirata Utsavam
- September 12
– Mandala Deeksha
- October 02
– Ardha Mandala Deeksha
- October 06
– Tollela Ustavam
- October 07
– Sirimanotsavam (Main Festival)
- October 14
– Teppotsavam
- October 19
– Kalasha Jyothi Procession
- October 21
– Uyalla Kambala Ustavam
- October 22
– Deeksha Viramana, Chandiyagam, Purnahuthi
The Jatara begins on September 12 and concludes on October 22.
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