Fridays in Sravana Masam is of great importance in Telugu Calendar followed in
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is dedicated to Mother Goddess Shakti. Devotees visit shrines
dedicated to various manifestations of Mother Goddess Shakti in the month. Nearly
100,000 devotees visit the Kanakadurga temple atop Indrakeeladri Hill.
Devotees offer prayers for peace and prosperity. Youngsters
offer prayers for good job and good partner. Young women offer prayers for
early marriage, progress in career and good husband.
Vara Lakshmi puja is also observed on Friday in this month.
Many temples give away blouse pieces and bangles as
‘prasadam’ to the devotees.