Sri Kodandarama Swamy Vari Temple BrahmotsavamsBegin with Flag Hoisting Cermory

The annual Brahmotsavams at Tirupati Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple commenced grandly on Tuesday morning with the traditional Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting). Devotees filled the temple with the chanting of Lord Rama’s name.

Under the guidance of Kankanabhattar Sri Bharat Kumar Dikshitulu, the flag hoisting ceremony was performed in accordance with scriptural injunctions between 8 and 9 a.m. during Mesha Lagna. Priests offered special worship to the flag adorned with the image of Garutmanta. Amid Vedic recitations by priests and the chanting of Govinda Nama and Rama Nama by devotees, the flag was ceremoniously hoisted on the Dwajasthambham. Priests explained that the flag hoisting invites all deities to the Brahmotsavams and contributes to the welfare of society and the prosperity of families.

Earlier, from 6:30 to 8 a.m., a Thiru Veedhi Utsavam (procession) was conducted for Sri Kodandarama Swamy along with Sita and Lakshmana, the sacred flag, and Chakrathalwar. Following this, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., the Asthanam (court session) was held.

Later, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., the Snapan Tirumanjanam (ritual bath) was performed for the deities in accordance with tradition, using milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric, and sandalwood.

In the evening, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva will take place.

Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Deputy EO Smt. Nagaratna, Temple Inspector Sri Suresh, temple priests, and a large number of devotees participated in the program.