The Karimnagar Munnuru Kapu Sangham, Mankammathota branch, organized Shami puja at its association office in Sapthagiri Colony, Karimnagar town, as part of the Dasara celebrations. Association president Muppidi Sunil Kumar led the rituals, with several community elders also participating. Palle Ramchandram, Karra Ramalinga Reddy, Jonnalagadda Ashok, Dindigala Ramesh, Satish, Avula Srinivas, Ramulu, Rajanna, Srinivas, Rammohan, and Ravinder were among those who took part in the ceremonies.

This annual Shami puja, held during the Dasara festival, saw a large number of local residents and association members participate and receive blessings. Community elders stated that these pujas contribute to unity and the preservation of traditions within society. Prasad was distributed to devotees during the event held on Tuesday.