Chakra Snanam Performed to Chakradhari

The sacred Chakra Snanam was performed to the Sudarshana Chakrattalwar, the anthropomorphic form of Sri Venkateswara Swamy on Thursday morning.

Thousands of devotees had the holy dip along with the sacred disc in the divine waters of Swamy Pushkarini Theertham chanting Govinda.. Govinda with religious ecstasy.

Earlier the Utsava deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy flanked by Sridevi Bhudevi along with Chakrattalwar were rendered snapana Tirumanjanam amidst chanting of Vedic hymjs by the archakas.

The entire religious event took place between 6am and 9am which was telecast live on SVBC for the sake of global devotees.

Arrangements

TTD had set up LED screens on the four sides of Pushkarini Mandapam for the devotees to witness the holy Abhishekam.

Besides police and vigilance sleuths 200 Sevaks offered services to the pilgrims on each side. While another 100 sevaks distributed Badam milk to the waiting pilgrims from 4am onwards in Pushkarini seating areas.

Officers who have been deputed to supervise the Chakra Snanam activity were pressed into service from 3am onwards.

The NDRF teams and swimmers were also deployed for the safety of devotees.

Temporary dress-changing rooms have also been allotted for men and women pilgrims near Pushkarini. 

As the significance of Chakra Snanam lasts for the entire day, the devotees have been requested to take holy dip with patience in a phased manner. The announcements are being made by the Radio and Broadcasting wing of TTD continuously.

Holy bath

Both the Pontiffs of Tirumala, TTD Chairman Sri BR Naidu, EO Sri AK Singhal and others also took a holy bath in the auspicious time along with Chakrattalwar.