A gentle circulation of devotees was witnessed at numerous Saivite shrines in Tirupati district on Monday, marking the ‘Kartika Somavaram’. The Mondays of Kartika month in Hindu almanac are thought of auspicious and it’s a norm for folks to observe charity and abstinence on this month.

The ‘Kapila Theertham’ temple, abutting the Tirumala hills, wore a festive look with a number of devotees thronging the compound for worshipping Sri Kapileswara Swamy and His consort Sri Kamakshi Ammavaru.

Due to the copious rainfall on Tirumala hills final week, water is gushing down the waterfalls located subsequent to the temple. Devotees in addition to native residents made a beeline to the waterfalls for a holy bathtub forward of visiting the temple.

The ‘Ayyappa’ devotees who’ve made it a norm to go to Tirupati and Tirumala temples forward of continuing to Sabarimala, comprised a bit of the visiting pilgrims.

In the meantime, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Improvement Company (APTDC) has introduced a ‘Kartika Somavaram particular tour’ bundle from Tirupati to Mahanandi and Srisailam shrines on November 13 and 20 (Sundays).

In keeping with APTDC Divisional Supervisor (Tirupati) M. Giridhar Reddy, the buses will begin at TTD’s ‘Srinivasam’ complicated at 9 p.m. on Sundays to return by 5 a.m. on Tuesdays, after masking the 2 temples.

The fare is pegged at ₹3,300 per grownup and ₹2,540 per little one (aged beneath 10), which incorporates non-AC transportation, refreshment, breakfast and meals).

For particulars, contact 0877 – 2289123, 98480 07033 and for bookings, go surfing to www.aptdc.gov.in or www.aptourism.gov.in.