Ayyappa temples in Vijayawada witness heavy rush for Makara Sankranti, with unique Makara Jyoti darshan at Jakkampudi temple.

SABARIMALA: The Sabarimala temple and surrounding areas are flooded with thousands of devotees for the auspicious ...

Sabarimala: Around 1.5 lakh devotees are expected to gather at Sabarimala sannidhanam for the auspicious 'Makaravilakku' ...

Later the abhishekam ritual of Lord Ayyappa was performed. The Guruswamis explained the significance of 18 steps, that there are 18 chapters in the Bhagavad Gita, 18 Puranas, 18 battle techniques ...