Tirumala Witness Huge Turn Out of Pilgrims on G-Day

Tirumala, 4 Oct. 19: Every inch of the Hill town of Tirumala has been occupied by the devotees of Sri Venkateswara Swamy thronging from different parts of the country on the big day of Garuda Seva, during the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy on Friday evening.

Braving the heavy downpour, the devotees did not move from their places since last day to catch the glimpse of Lord Malayappa on Garuda Vahanam and once again proved that the inclement weather will not hamper their devotion.

IMPORTANCE OF GARUDA VAHANAM:

From the rituals starting from day one of Brahmotsavams till the completion of the Nine-day religious event, Garudalwar holds a prominent place in Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya. Garuda serves His Master as temple flag-Garudadhwaja, as the carrier-Garuda Vahana and stands as an example of true "Sevaka".

GARUDA VAHANAM COMMENCES AT 7PM:

As soon as Sri Malayappa Swamy appeared sitting gracefully on the mighty Garuda Vahanam that moved from Vahana Mandapam at the scheduled time of 7pm, the entire hill town reverberated to the frenzied rhythmic chants of “Govinda... Govinda..." by devotees.

KASULA HARAM A SPECIAL ATTRACTION

The mighty Garuda Vahanam surged ahead with the Lord wearing the Sahasranama Kasula Haram, along the sacred four-mada streets. The devotees, became ecstatic with bhakti elixir by witnessing the grandeur of Lord with utmost devotion.

Rare ornaments were adorned to the utsava idols during Garuda Seva.

The beauty of the Sri Malayappa Swamy sitting majestically on the shoulders of Garuda was the most awaited sight to tens of thousands of eyes which witnessed the grand procession of Garuda Seva.

ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS BY TTD

For the devotees who remained outside the galleries, TTD has made their stay comfortable with water, buttermilk, beverages, snacks etc. They also witnessed Garuda Seva through LED screens erected at various places in Tirumala.

Additional toilets were in place to meet the demands of aged, women and children in their long wait. 

TTD CHAIRMAN, EO THANKS ALL

TTD Chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy, EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, Additional EO Sri Dharma Reddy, CVSO Sri Gopinath Jatti thanked employees, Srivari Sevakulu, Scouts and Guides, police personnel, TTD Vigilance sleuths and above all pilgrims who co-operated with the temple management and made the event a grand spectacular fabulous success.

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