Grand Commencement of Sri Thalapaka Annamacharay 523rd Vardhanti Mahotsavams

The 523rd Vardhanti Mahotsavams of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya commenced grandly on Sunday at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati under the auspices of the TTD Hindu Dharmic Projects.

On this occasion, the group rendition of Saptagiri Sankeertanas by the artists of the Annamacharya Project captivated the audience.

At 9 a.m., the artists of the Annamacharya Project along with local artists, melodiously rendered Dwadashi and Saptagiri Sankeertanas. The artists sang popular compositions including “Brahma Kadigina Paadamu…”, “Saranantu…”, “Hari Avataramithadu Annamayya…”, and “Saranu Saranu…”. Later, Harati and Mahanivedana were performed.

At Tallapaka, abhishekam was performed to the idol of Annamacharya at the Annamacharya Dhyanamandiram near the 108-foot statue. As part of the ritual, the idol was ceremonially cleansed with water and offered sacred abhishekam with milk, curd, honey, sugar, coconut water, turmeric, sandalwood and other fragrant substances, amid Vedic chanting by priests.

Later, the idol was adorned with silk garments and flower garlands, followed by Dhupa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Karpura Harati. Devotees of Annamayya had darshan and received Theertha Prasadams.

Artists of the Annamacharya Project also participated in Nagara Sankeertana and performed group renditions. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the artists rendered Saptagiri Sankeertana Goshti Gaanam.

As part of the evening programmes, a music concert will be held from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by Harikatha from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.