Telangana CM Revanth Reddy performs Ayudha Puja, celebrates Dussehra in native village
Synopsis
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy marked Vijayadashami 2026 with Ayudha Puja at his Hyderabad residence, then travelled to his native Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool, where villagers welcomed him with dappulu drums and flowers. His social media post described the village as the land that inspired his rise from an ordinary individual to Chief Minister.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy performed Ayudha Puja at his official residence in Hyderabad on 20 October 2026 , the occasion of Vijayadashami .
TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud , MP Anil Kumar Yadav , and several MLAs and Congress leaders attended the ceremony.
The Chief Minister later visited his native village Kondareddipalle , Nagarkurnool district , for Dussehra celebrations.
Revanth Reddy offered prayers at the Anjaneya Swamy Temple and Kota Maisamma Temple , and participated in Jammi Chettu Puja .
In a social media post, the CM described Kondareddipalli as 'a powerful land' that inspired his journey to the Chief Ministership.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy performed Ayudha Puja at his official residence in Hyderabad on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The ceremony was conducted by priests following traditional religious customs, with the firearms of security personnel placed as part of the ritual observance.
Senior Leaders Join the Ceremony
Several prominent Congress figures attended the puja at the Chief Minister's residence. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud, MP Anil Kumar Yadav, MLAs Sri Ganesh and Naveen Yadav, Youth Congress State President Shiva Charan Reddy, and Congress leader Rohin Reddy participated in the ceremony alongside the Chief Minister.
CM Returns to Native Village Kondareddipalle
Following the puja in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy travelled to his native village Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool district to join Dussehra festivities. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), villagers extended a warm welcome to the CM with the rhythmic beats of traditional drums known as dappulu, large garlands, and showers of flowers. MLAs, MLCs, local public representatives, senior officials, and residents gathered to greet him.
Temple Prayers and Jammi Chettu Puja
The Chief Minister, accompanied by his family members, offered special prayers at the Anjaneya Swamy Temple and the Kota Maisamma Temple in Kondareddipalle. As part of the Dussehra celebrations, he also participated in the 'Jammi Chettu' (Jammi tree) Puja — a traditional Telangana ritual observed on the occasion.
CM Highlights Telangana's Unique Dussehra Tradition
In his Dussehra message, Revanth Reddy drew attention to a distinctive Telangana custom — worshipping the Jammi tree and exchanging its leaves, regarded symbolically as 'gold', with elders to seek their blessings. The Chief Minister noted that this custom serves as a reminder to cherish nature and respect one's elders.
In a social media post, the Chief Minister described Kondareddipalli as 'a powerful land that served as a monumental source of inspiration' on his journey from an ordinary individual to the Chief Ministership. 'Celebrating the auspicious festival of Dussehra with my family members in Kondareddipalli. Praying to Lord Anjaneyaswamy of Kondareddipalli to bestow His blessings upon all, ensuring prosperity and well-being for the people of the state,' he wrote. The Chief Minister added that it brought him 'immense joy to celebrate the festival of Dussehra on the very soil' where he was born.
The celebrations underscore the significance of Vijayadashami as both a religious and cultural milestone across Telangana, with public figures participating in rituals that connect communities to regional traditions.
Point of View
Tying governance identity to regional heritage. What is less noted is that such high-visibility religious participation by a sitting CM also sets a template for optics-driven politics where faith and public office converge openly. The ritual may be sincere, but its framing for public consumption is unmistakably strategic.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayudha Puja and why did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy perform it?
Ayudha Puja is a Hindu ritual performed on Vijayadashami in which tools, weapons, and instruments are worshipped as symbols of livelihood and protection. Revanth Reddy performed the puja at his residence in Hyderabad on 20 October 2026, with security personnel's firearms placed as part of the ritual, following traditional religious customs.
Where did Revanth Reddy celebrate Dussehra 2026?
After the Ayudha Puja in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister travelled to his native village Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool district, where he participated in Dussehra celebrations, offered temple prayers, and performed Jammi Chettu Puja.
What is the Jammi Chettu Puja tradition in Telangana?
Jammi Chettu Puja is a Telangana Dussehra tradition in which the Jammi tree is worshipped and its leaves, symbolically regarded as 'gold', are exchanged with elders to seek blessings. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy highlighted this custom as a reminder to cherish nature and respect elders.
Who accompanied Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at the Ayudha Puja ceremony?
TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud, MP Anil Kumar Yadav, MLAs Sri Ganesh and Naveen Yadav, Youth Congress State President Shiva Charan Reddy, and Congress leader Rohin Reddy participated in the ceremony at the Chief Minister's residence.
What did Revanth Reddy say about Kondareddipalle in his Dussehra message?
The Chief Minister described Kondareddipalle as 'a powerful land that served as a monumental source of inspiration' on his journey from an ordinary individual to Chief Minister. In a social media post, he expressed joy at celebrating Dussehra 'on the very soil' where he was born.
