Yellandu dargah hosts Sitarama Kalyanam, squirrel draws attention
YELLANDU: Hindus and Muslims jointly organised the Sitarama Kalyanam at the Nagul Meera Dargah in Yellandu of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, highlighting a long-standing local tradition of shared religious observance.
Event reflects local communal participation and tradition
Devotees from both communities attended the ceremony in large numbers, taking part in the rituals associated with Sri Rama Navami. The organisers conducted the event in a customary manner, with offerings and prayers performed as per tradition.
Annual ritual sees unique visitor during festivities
During the ceremony, a squirrel was seen eating the offerings kept for Lord Rama, drawing the attention of devotees present at the venue. Many paused to watch and record the moment.
Locals note recurring presence during Sri Rama Navami celebrations
Locals said the squirrel appears every year during the Sri Rama Navami Kalyanam celebrations at the dargah and consumes the offerings in a similar manner. Some residents consider it a regular feature of the annual event.
