Grandeur Marks Dhwajarohanam in Tiruchanoor Temple

Tiruchanoor, 4 December 2018: The nine day Karthika Brahmotsavams of Sri Padmavati who resides in Tiruchanoor as Sarva Swatantra Veera Lakshmi off to a grand start with the Dwajarohanam on Tuesaday at 8.30am in the auspicious Vrischika Lagnam amidst chanting of Vedic mantras under the able supervision of TTD Pancha Rathra agama advisor and Kankana Bhattar Sri Srinivasacharyulu. 

GAJA PATAM INSTALLATION

After awakening the Goddess with Suprabatha seva the special rituals for the day started. The sacred flag bearing the image of Gaja- the divine elephant was unfurled in the Yagashala. Later, Gaja Dhyana sloka, Gaja Mangalastakam and Garuda Gadyam were recited as mentioned in the Kashyapasamhita. 

Purnahuti was performed as per Rakshabandhan, Chayadivasam, Chaya Snapanam, Netronmeelanam, Tatwanyasa Homam, Prana Pratista Homam and concluded with Purnahuti before the Gaja flag was brought to the mandapam.

Invite for all Gods

As part of ritual Viswaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanams were performed. Nine Kalashas were filled with holy liquid to welcome Gods of all worlds who were grandly felicitated by chanting of four vedas. Raksha Bandhan was tied to Dwajastambha to ensure smooth conduct of the celestial event.

A unique Raga- tala- nivedana was performed to appease the deities with each raaga including Kalyani, Neelambari, Bhairavi, Mayamalavagowla, Kanada in different Talas.

Later the TTD Executive Officer Sri Anil Kumar Singhal said dwajarohanam was performed on the inaugural day of Brahmotsavam inviting all gods and goddessesto take part in this nine day mega festival of Universal Mother. 

He said all arrangements were made to facilitate the devotees with Drinking water, toilets, Anna Prasadam and parking facilities. Efforts were made to provide Mula murti darshan to devotees along with Vahana Sevas on the same day. He urged the devotees to participate in large numbers and beget the blessings of Goddess Padmavati.

Among other prominent officials, Tirupati JEO Sri Pola Bhaskar, CVSO Sri Gopinath Jetti, Additional CVSO Sri Sivakumar Reddy, VGO Sri Ashok Kumar Goud, DyEO Smt Jhansi Rani, AEO Sri Subramanyam other officials and devotees were also present.