Nellore, August 5, 2013: The ‘tapassu manu’ utsavam organised as part of the Dharmaraja Swamy brahmotsavams in Mulapet here drew a large number of devotees from different parts of Nellore district and surrounding areas to witness the unique celestial event.

Devotees and artistes, who came dressed as the legendary Pandavas, attracted the attention of visitors. The temple priests performed special puja and prayers as part of the utsavams.

Earlier, the devotees took part in a procession of the mythological characters organised by the temple authorities.

Source: The Hindu, DT. August 5, 2013.