Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s family to stay away from Sirimanotsavam
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Former Union Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s family has determined to stay away from the direct participation within the ‘Sirimanotsavam’, scheduled to be organised on Tuesday. Mr. Ashok used to supply prayers on the event of ‘Tolellu’ and the Sirimanotsavam of Pyditalli Ammavaru until final yr when he was the chairperson of the MANSAS Trust.
The deity is believed to be the incarnation of Pydimamba who, the legends says, had sacrificed her life by leaping into the Pedda Cheruvu after listening to the dying information of her brother Peda Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju within the Bobbili conflict in 1757.
MANSAS Trust row
Mr. Ashok and his family members are sad with the reported precedence being given to MANSAS Trust chairperson Sanchaita Gajapathi Raju, daughter of Uma Gajapathi Raju, the primary spouse of Mr. Ashok’s elder brother late Ananda Gajapathi Raju. Ms. Sanchaita supplied prayers on the Pyditalli Ammavaru temple on Monday morning.
“I would have a virtual darshan. I am not expecting any special respect from the temple authorities. As per tradition, the male heir of the Pusapati royal family used to play a key role in the Sirimanotsavam and the temple affairs,” Mr. Ashok advised the media right here.
The appointment of Sanchaita Gajapathi Raju the MANSAS Trust chairperson and the removing of Mr. Ashok from the put up with none prior discover could have an have an effect on on the competition.
Mr. Ashok, alongside together with his spouse Suneela Gajapathi Raju and daughter Aditi Gajapathi Raju, would watch the the Sirimanotsavam from the Vizianagaram fort yearly. However, they’d not take part this yr, at the same time as they’ve an invite from the temple authorities.
Meanwhile, the State authorities haws made all preparations for the competition. Usually, round 3 lakh folks from totally different elements of the State take part within the occasion yearly. But this time, the devotees will likely be not be allowed to participate within the competition, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Collector M. Hari Jawaharlal on Modnay went to Hukumpet the place the ‘Siri Manu’ was being embellished. Visakhapatnam Range DIG L.V.K. Ranga Rao, SP B. Rajakumari stated that the restrictions would stay in drive until the tip of the competition.
The APSRTC has not been allowed to function buses from different locations this time. The district administration has additionally requested the residents not to enable anybody to watch the Sirimanotsavam from their institutions.
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