Annual Koti Deepotsavam Begins at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad

The annual Koti Deepotsavam organised by Bhakti TV opens today at NTR Stadium near Indira Park, running until November 30. This 17-day spiritual event matches the holy Kartika Masam period and takes place daily from 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Event Highlights and Rituals

The gathering brings together major Jagadgurus, heads of different religious institutions, and well-known spiritual speakers such as Chaganti Koteswara Rao and Garikapati Narasimha Rao. Attendees can take part in special rituals and perform pujas directly. The festival also includes celestial wedding ceremonies for festival deities from several notable temples.

Major Attractions and Free Access

Key highlights feature Maha Shankhabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam of Ujjain Mahakaleshwar, special worship dedicated to the Somnath Jyotirlinga, and darshan of the deities from the Kolhapur Mahalakshmi, Kanchi Kamakshi, and Madurai Meenakshi temples. Entry remains free for everyone. Organisers are supplying all essential ritual materials, including wicks, oil, and earthen lamps, to devotees at no cost.

Context

Religious festivals during Kartika Masam draw large crowds across India for evening lamp-lighting rituals and special prayers. Large public devotional events often rely on free supplies and open entry to encourage mass community participation.