Divine Grace of Lord Sri Rama on the Temple Float

On the second day of the Tirupati Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple Teppotsavam (float festival), held Tuesday night, Lord Sri Rama on the sacred temple float circumambulated the Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini seven times, bestowing blessings upon devotees.

In the morning, the Lord was awakened with Suprabhata Seva, followed by Tomala Seva and Sahasranamarchana. Later, the Snapan Tirumanjanam (holy bath) was performed for the deities Sri Kodandarama Swamy along with Sita and Lakshmana, using milk, curd, honey, sandal paste, and coconut water in accordance with tradition.

At 6:30 p.m., Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana proceeded in procession from the temple to the Pushkarini. The float, beautifully decorated with electric lights, carried the deities gracefully across the waters, completing seven rounds to the delight of the assembled devotees.

The event was attended by Temple Deputy EO Smt. Nagaratna, Temple Inspector Sri Suresh, and a large number of devotees.