In connection with the completion of Vimana Gopuram Gold Malam works, the Maha Samprokshanam rituals commenced in Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple on Sunday on a grand religious note in Tirupati.
In the morning, Viswaksena Aradhana, Panchagavya Aradhana, Vastu Homam, Raksha Bandhanam, Kala Sthapana were performed. In the night Kalakarshana will be observed. These rituals will conclude on May 25.
Both the Senior and Junior Pontiffs of Tirumala, Pradhana Archaka Sri Srinivasa Deekshitulu, DyEO Smt Shanti, AEO Sri Ravi Kumar and others were present.
In connection with the annual brahmotsavams in Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Narayanavanam, the traditional temple cleansing fete, koil alwar tirumanjanam will be observed on May 24.
The annual brahmotsavams are scheduled between May 31 to June 8. The entire temple and sub-temples in the temple complex will be cleaned with an aromatic mixture called Parimalam.
TTD JEO Sri Veerabrahmam on Sunday inspected the ongoing arrangements for Maha Samprokshanam of Srivari temple scheduled on May 22 at Rampachodavaram in Alluri Sitarama Raju district along with the officials concerned.
He directed to keep ready with sufficient buttermilk and water in view of the scorching temperature besides Annaprasadam and shelter facilities for the sake of devotees participating in the event on Monday.
He has also instructed the concerned to make electrical illumination and floral decorations in a befitting manner.
Religious Activities Schedule on May 22
9am and 9:30am: Maha Samprokshanam in the auspicious Mithuna Lagnam
10am onwards: Darshan to devotees
11am: Dhwajarohanam
5pm onwards: Srivari Kalyanotsavam and Dhwajavarohanam
In the inspection, CE Sri Nageswara Rao, PRO Dr T Ravi, DyEO Sri Venkataiah, VGO Sri Manohar and others were present.
The religious ritual of Vigraha Sthapana was held in Srivari temple at Rampachodavaram in Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Sunday.
Vaidika programs like Ratnanyasam, Dhatunyasam, etc.were observed followed by Mahashanti, Purnahuti, Chaturdasa Kala Snapanam,, Nava Kalasa Snapanam etc.in the evening.
TTD JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, one of the chief priests of Tirumala temple Sri Venugopala Deekshitulu, SE Sri Satyanarayana, DyEOs Sri Venkataiah, Sri Gunabhushan Reddy, Sri Siva Prasada, VGO Sri Manohar and others were present.
TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy on Saturday inaugurated a unique Vedic Heritage Corridor in the premises of the TTD-run SV Vedic University campus.
Speaking on the occasion the EO said thousands of years ago, the ancient and sacred Vedas had impounded the embedded knowledge related to 190 subjects including Aerospace, Mathematics, Health, Yoga and others.
He lauded the efforts of SVVU authorities and through the Vedic Heritage Corridor asked them to impart the ancient knowledge to younger and future generations.
He also released two volumes titled "Some Facets of Indian Knowledge Systems" and "Essays of Indian Knowledge Systems" penned by Vice-chancellor Acharya Rani Sadashiv Murty. TTD EO also urged the VC to publish other aspects of ancient knowledge at the earliest.
Acharya Rani Sadashiv Murti said Vedas and Homas were not just cultural and religious elements but contained useful knowledge for the well-being of the society. The Vedic Heritage Corridor was aimed at focusing on the link between present-day society and ancient knowledge.The corridor comprised of photo exhibition open to all to enlighten themselves.
Thereafter the EO reviewed the monthly progress of the TTD manuscripts project and suggested MoU for digitising the manuscripts available with individuals and institutions around Tirupati.
He expressed happiness over the pace of digitisation, oiling, scanning, cataloging and storing in lockers, of the available manuscripts undertaken jointly by the TTD and the Sanatana Jeevan Trust and urged for giving access to all.
JEO for Health and Education Smt Sada Bhargavi, Sanatana Jeevana Trust President Sri Sridhar, Dyeo of Manuscripts Project Smt Vijayalakshmi, SV Vedic University Registrar Acharya Radhe Shyam were also present.
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