5-day ‘Maha Sathaavadhanam’ begins in Vijayawada

Noted Avadhani and poet Madugula Naga Phani Sarma performing at Sri Durga Soundarya Lahari Mahasatha Avadhaanam in Vijayawada on Monday.
| Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri

A five-day ‘Sri Durga Soundarya Lahari Maha Sathaavadhanam’ began here on Monday. Noted Avadhanam expert and poet Madugula Nagaphani Sarma performed the ‘Avadhanam’ while the speakers praised him for his remarkable scholarly sparkle.

Vijayawada (Central) MLA Malladi Vishnu said that the ‘Avadhanam’ by Mr. Nagaphani Sarma was like a ‘naivedyam’ (offering to god) to Durga Malleswara Swamy.

Hosted by Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam ‘avadhanam’ began with praises to Goddess Kanaka Durga and Eswara by Mr. Nagaphani Sarma. Avadhani and scholar Palaparthi Syamalananda Prasad acted as a coordinator of the programme. Lyricist Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao participated as the chief guest. About 30 pruchakas shooted ‘Dattapadulu’ for which Mr. Nagaphani Sarma replied with ease.

Vijayawada (West) MLA Velampalli Srinivas Rao, Mayor Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi, District Collector S. Dilli Rao,  Devasthsnam Trust Board Chairman Karnati Rambabu, Executive Officer K.S. Rama Rao and others spoke.