Siva Kesava Youth
From Gangalakurru Agraharam – Jagannathota

Hailing from Gangalakurru Agraharam, Siva Kesava Youth (SKY) represents the vibrant youth spirit driving the preservation of our temples and traditions. This dedicated group from our host village plays a pivotal role in the success of Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham — from constructing the annual village Prabha to securing national recognition and state festival status.

Our Formation

We, the Siva Kesava Youth (SKY), were formed in the year 2000 by a group of aastikas to serve and support the temples of Parvati Devi Sameta Veereswara Swamy and Sridevi Bhudevi Sameta Kesava Swamy at Gangalakurru Agraharam, and to work for the recognition of Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham.

Temple Service

Our efforts focus on the day-to-day activities of the temples, including their maintenance and development, along with organizing pujas, festivals, and special occasions that strengthen community bonds in faith and devotion.

Annual Prabha Tradition

We contribute to constructing the Prabha for Gangalakurru Agraharam every year for the Theertham, building it fresh with volunteers and deconstructing it afterward. This tradition continues across generations, supporting the spirit of collective service.

Support for Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham

We have contributed to promoting Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham through various initiatives:

  • Secured coverage from print and digital news media before the advent of social media, and catalogued the coverage.
  • Maintained social media accounts for awareness
  • Brought it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s attention for recognition at a national level
  • Sought blessings from ubhaya Jagadgurus of Dakshiamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
  • Engaged Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham to receive the belssings of Jagadguru Sri Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji, who launched the book Ekadsa Rudreeyam.
  • Consulted for the Andhra Pradesh tableau at the 74th Republic Day Parade, New Delhi (2023), featuring the Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham
  • Featured it on UTSAV portal of Ministry of Tourism, GoI as a toursit attaraction & cultural landmark