Srisailam (Nandyal district): The annual Dasara Mahotsavams began with great devotion on Monday at Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam, set to continue until October 2. The festivities started with temple Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao, his wife, priests, and Vedic scholars entering the temple with sacred offerings. Morning rituals included Ganapathi Puja and others at Ammavari temple mandapam, followed by Aakhanda Deepa Sthapana. The Bhringi Vahana Seva involves a grand procession of the deities. These rituals aim to invoke divine blessings for mankind’s wellbeing.