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Bhadrachalam Sri Rama Temple Laddu Prasadam Size to be increased

Shri Seeta Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrachalam in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most popular temples dedicated to Lord Ram. The most important ‘prasadam’ that the devotees take home from Bharachalam Sri Rama Temple is the Laddu – sweet balls. Until now devotees were only given 5 laddus of 80 gm each but now the temple authorities plan to sell 500 gm Laddus. Express Buzz reports Devotees from across the country have been expressing dissatisfaction over shortage of ‘prasadam’. The temple authorities are finding it difficult to supply ‘prasadam’ at the time of festivals. The temple authorities are not able to provide more than five ‘laddus’ to each pilgrim. Five thousand to 8,000 ‘laddus’ are sold on normal days and on festival days the number may go up to 20,000 to 25,000. The temple authorities are not in a position to meet the demand. The temple authorities are selling 80 g ‘laddu’ at Rs 5 to the devotees. On pilgrims’ demand, the temple authoriti

Shani Temple at Kharsali Village in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand

There is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shani Temple at Kharsali Village in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. This unique Shani Devata Temple is a four-storied Temple and the idol of Lord Shani is kept on the fourth floor. The village lies on the famous Hanuman Chatti – Yamunotri route and is about 6 km before the Yamunotri Shrine. One of the Yamunotri Bhog Murti – the idol used during ritual at the Yamunotri Temple is kept at Kharsali Shani Temple . The Yamunotri Temple remains closed during the winter season from November to April. Shani Temple at Kharsali Village has Buddhist influence. As the temple is located in a flood and earthquake prone area it is protected by wooden stilts. A narrow wooden staircase takes the visitor to the fourth floor where a bronze statue of Lord Shani is installed. From the temple one can get an excellent view of the Yamunotri Peak . You may also like to read Kokilavan Dham Shani Dev Temple at Kosi Thirunallar