5 lakh laddus to go on sale for Maha Shivaratri jatara in Vemulawada

The authorities at the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, Vemulawada, are engaged in the preparation of ‘prasadams’ for the Maha Shivaratri jatara.

About 4 lakh devotees are expected to take part in a three-day jatara to be held from February 25-27. The temple authorities are preparing various ‘prasadams’ to meet the demand of pilgrims.

Since there is a huge demand for the Vemulawada laddu ‘prasadam’, authorities have decided to prepare five lakh laddus. While the preparation of a major quantity of laddus has already been completed and are available at sale counters, the remaining are under process.

Since the temple receives the highest income through the sale of prasadam, authorities are giving top priority for the preparation of laddu



prasadam and following all norms. Laddus of 100 and 500 grams are being prepared by using quality material such as pure ghee, sugar, chana dal, kaju, kismis, elaichi and other ingredients.

Besides, 30 regular staff and 15 additional workers are engaged in the preparation of laddu prasad every day. While the 100-gram laddu costs Rs 20, 500 grams is for Rs 100. Meanwhile, 250 grams of pulihora costs Rs 15. Authorities have decided to start the laddu sales from February 23.

On the other hand, the authorities have decided to open more sale counters to avoid rush. Besides the temple’s sales counters, six more prasadam ticket counters will be opened near the queue lines. Eight prasadam counters are being established at the old Andhra Bank rooms as well as vehicles pujas shed.