The famous Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada on Monday witnessed a huge rush of devotees as the three-day Maha Sivaratri jathara got under way in the temple town.
The historic temple, popularly called Dakshin Kashi, has been grandly decorated on the eve of the festival.
According to temple sources, an amount of ₹1.80 crore is being spent for the three-day jathara and all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure supply of adequate drinking water, provision of healthcare and other essential services for devotees.
