Warangal: The annual Sharan Navratri Mahotsavam began with religious fervour at the historic Sri Bhadrakali Devi Temple in Hanamkonda on Monday. Temple chairman Dr B. Shivasubrahmanyam and the trust board members welcomed them with Poornakumbham. On the first day, Bheri Puja was performed, followed by the ceremonial hoisting of the festival flag. Temple chief priest Bhadrakali Sheshu said worshipping the goddess in the form of Balatripura Sundari awakens the Kundalini Shakti, which removes negative forces and leads to spiritual fulfilment. A series of special yagams will be performed during the Navratri Mahotsavam, including Manayusukta Sahasravarathana Maruthi Yagam, Shatachandi Yagam, Maharudra Yagam, Ganesha Yagam, Surshana Yagam, Soura Yagam, Mahalakshmi Yagam, Dashamahavidya Yagam, Durga Yagam, and Saraswati Yagam.