Visual spectacle: Hamsa Vahanam carrying the processional idols of Lord Rama and His consort Sita, at Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Thursday. Hamsa Vahanam, the brightly-lit boat decorated in the shape of a swan, with the processional idols on board, made five circular rounds in the Godavari. Photo-savvy devotees, cutting across age groups, vied with each other to capture the majestic Teppotsavam (float festival) on their smart phones. Tens of thousands of devotees watched the celestial boat ride from vantage points all along the river banks, soaked in spiritual bliss. Earlier, the processional idols of Lord Rama and his consort Sita were brought to the banks of the river in an impressive ceremonial procession.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2017 18:22 UTC