Annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Begins with Dhwajarohanam - Temple Resonates with Chanting of Rama Nama

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy at Valmikipuram commenced in a grand manner on Tuesday morning with the ceremonial Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting).

Under the supervision of Kankanabhattar Sri Krishna Prasad, the Dhwajarohanam ritual was performed as per tradition between 8:00 AM and 8:50 AM during the auspicious Mesha Lagnam. Priests offered special prayers to the ceremonial flag bearing the image of Garutmanta. Amid Vedic chanting and the devotional recitation of “Govinda” and “Rama Nama” by devotees, the sacred flag was hoisted atop the Dwajasthambam.

The priests explained that Dhwajarohanam signifies inviting all deities to the Brahmotsavams and is performed for the welfare of society and prosperity of families.

Earlier in the day, Suprabhatam was rendered at 4:00 AM. This was followed by Snapana Tirumanjanam (holy bath) to the Utsava deities from 5:30 AM, along with Alankaram, Thomala Seva, Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam, and Archana. The abhishekam was performed using milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric, and sandalwood.

After Dhwajarohanam, Bheri Tadanam and Devata Ahwanam rituals were conducted at 9:00 AM. In the evening, the Gaja Vahana Seva is scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM.

Special Grade Deputy EO Smt. Varalakshmi, AEO Sri Gopinath, Temple Inspector Sri Krishnamurthy, temple priests, and a large number of devotees participated in the event