Vijayawada: Chaitra Masa rituals at durga temple

Vijayawada: The Chaitra Masa Brahmotsavams of Sri Ganga Parvati (Durga) Sameta Malleswara Swamy began atop Indrakeeladri here on Monday.

Devotees reached the temple in a large number in the wee hours to take part in the Kalyanam rituals.

Mangala Snanam was performed to the deities and it was a visual treat to the devotees.

Earlier, a large number of women witnessed the preparation of turmeric for the Mangala Snanam, while some even took part in it.