The Karthika Masam festivities began grandly at the Moolapeta Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

Minister Dr Ponguru Narayana, along with his daughter, Sharani, participated in the Akaasa Deepotsavam (Sky Lamp Festival). The minister lit the sacred sky lamp and performed special prayers in front of Lord Shiva.

The Municipal Minister Narayana prayed for greater brightness and prosperity in everyone’s lives. The minister stated that he considers it a privilege to light Akaasa Deepam at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple.

“I consider it my good fortune to light the Akaasa Deepam at the Moolapeta Shiva Temple. Throughout the month of Karthika, women observe fasting and light lamps with deep devotion and faith. May the divine glow of Karthika bring more brightness and prosperi

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