Lord Rama as Abaya Murthi on Aswa Vahanam

As part of the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Tirupati, on the eighth day, Tuesday night, the Lord blessed devotees while riding on the Horse Vahana. The Vahana Seva began at 7 p.m.

Devotees offered camphor harati at every step and had darshan of the Lord.

The Upanishads describe the senses as horses. Therefore, the Supreme Being riding a horse symbolizes the controller of the senses. The Krishna Yajurveda reveals the Supreme Being in the form of a horse. By appearing on the Horse Vahana, the Lord proclaims His Kalki form, instructing devotees to keep away from the evils of Kali Yuga and to attain liberation through Nama Sankirtana and other spiritual practices.

In the Vahana Seva, Tirumala Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Deputy EO Smt. Nagaratna, Temple Inspector Sri Suresh, temple priests, and a large number of devotees participated.