Pawan to rename Penugonda after Vasavi Penugonda, February 14th: President of Janasena Party Pawan Kalyan has promised to the people of Penugonda that the town would be rechristened as 'Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Penugonda' once the party voted to power in the State. He participated in the festivities of 'Kumbhabhishekam' and idol installation ceremony of the goddess at Penugonda in West Godavari district on Thursday.
He performed special pooja to the 90 feet height panchaloha idol, the tallest one in the world. Speaking in this context, Sri Pawan Kalyan said: "Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari is the pious individual who sacrificed her life when the morals eroded, thinking honour is more valuable than life. Not only as her birth place but also as the holy place of her sacrifice, Penugonda enjoys a special place in the hearts of millions of people. Thanks to the trust board members for enabling the darshan of the goddess to all by installing this huge idol. I am praying to the goddess for the wellbeing of each and ever one.'
TEMPLE COMMITTEE OFFERS A TRADITIONAL WELCOME
Earlier, Vedic pandits extended a grand welcome as per temple honours to Sri Pawan Kalyan on his arrival for the darshan of the goddess. He performed special pooja to the feet area of the gigantic idol. Amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns, Sri Pawan Kalyan went up the upper portion of the idol where he took part in the traditional ritual. The idol has been installed at a cost of Rs. 17 crore and the special rituals would be continued for five days. In response to the invitation of the All India Vasavi Trust, Sri Pawan Kalyan participated in the festivities.
PENUGONDA REVERBARATES WITH SLOGANS OF JANASENA
On learning that Sri Pawan Kalyan would be arriving for the darshan of the goddess, Jansainiks and Janasena Party followers reached Penugonda in large numbers from the early hours of the day. The path from the helipad to the temple is filled with milling crowds beyond its capacity. From helipad to the temple, flowers were showered on him throughout the way. The small towns was rocked with the slogans of Janasena Party.
News Posted: 14 February, 2019
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