Ankurarpanam Performed

The traditional Ankurarpana ritual for the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru at Tiruchanoor was performed with religious fervour on Sunday night.

From 6 PM to 8:30 PM, Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam, and the Senadhipathi Utsavam were conducted in the four Mada streets surrounding the temple, followed by the sacred Ankurarpanam ritual.

The main segment of Ankurarpanam, Mritsangrahanam (collection of sacred soil), was conducted in Friday Gardens. 

The ritual began by worshipping to Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy, followed by Gayatri Anushtanam and chanting of the Bhu Suktam. 

The priests invoked the blessings of Mother Earth and collected the soil and ceremoniously brought it to the temple.

The sacred soil along with nine varieties of pulses (Navadhanyas) was placed in nine different pots, sprinkled with turmeric water, and the seed-sowing ritual (Beejavapanam) was conducted. 

TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, CVSO Sri Muralikrishna, temple Deputy EO Sri Harindranath, religious staff, officials, and devotees participated in the event.