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Pedda Hanuman Jayanti Concludes with Over 300,000 Devotees at Kondagattu Temple

The three-day festival featured traditional rituals, mass pilgrimages, and extensive logistical and security measures to accommodate worshippers.

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Overview

  • The Pedda Hanuman Jayanti celebrations ended on May 22, 2025, at the Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Kondagattu, with over 300,000 devotees participating.
  • Temple priests performed a series of special rituals, including Sahasra Deepalankarana and Garuda Seva, to mark the festival's conclusion.
  • Authorities distributed around four lakh laddu prasadam packets through seven counters to manage the large crowds effectively.
  • Security arrangements, overseen by SP Ashok Kumar, included 1,000 police personnel and 64 CCTV cameras to ensure public safety.
  • Logistical preparations included temporary shelters, medical camps, water stations, and specialized services for padayatris, along with suspended paid temple services during the festival.