annual Brahmotasavams Concludes with Bhwajavarohanam

As part of the annual Brahmotsavams of Punganur Sri Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple, the grand Rathotsavam was conducted with religious fervour on Wednesday morning.

At 5:00 a.m., in Mesha Lagnam, the Lord mounted the temple chariot. Later at 9:00 a.m., Sri Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy blessed devotees from atop the beautifully decorated ratham. Amid the sounds of traditional mangala vadyams, devotional bhajans and kolatam performances, the chariot procession was taken out ceremoniously along the temple Mada streets.

The philosophical significance of the Rathotsavam was also highlighted. The soul (Atma) is regarded as the charioteer, the body as the chariot, the intellect as the driver, the mind as the reins, the senses as the horses and worldly objects as the paths. This symbolic comparison imparts Atma–Anatma Viveka, the spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the soul from the physical body.

Subsequently, Chakrasnanam was performed at 12:45 p.m. in Mithuna Lagnam. The deity was offered sacred bath with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood paste, turmeric and coconut water. In the evening, Dhwajavarohanam will be observed at 6:00 p.m., marking the conclusion of the annual Brahmotsavams.

Temple priests, officials and a large number of devotees participated in the festivities.