The SVBC CEO Sri Shanmukh Kumar requested that the Srivari Sevaks who came to serve the devotees for Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam should serve with dedication.
A meeting was held with the sevaks on Monday at the PAC near Kalyanavedika in Vontimitta.
TTD Chief Public Relations Officer Dr Ravi said like Garuda Seva in Tirumala, Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsavam is unique in Vontimitta Kodanda Ramalayam. He said that thousands of devotees from different parts are expected to attend this festival which is being held as a state fest.
They should offer the best possible services at Galleries, Annaprasadam, water and buttermilk distribution etc.
Additional FA and CAO Sri Ravi Prasadu, Deputy EO Smt Prashanthi and other officials participated in this program.
As part of Sri Kodandarama Swamy Brahmotsavam at Vontimitta in YSR Kadapa district, Sri Rama blessed His devotees in Shiva Dhanurbhangalakaram on the sixth morning.
Devotees offered Harati at every step.
Shivadhanurbhangalkaram commemorates the moment when Lord Rama broke Lord Shiva's bow during Swayamvaram and married Sita Devi.
Temple Deputy EO Sri. Natesh Babu, Superintendent Sri. Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Sri. Naveen and others participated.
All roads led to the temple centre of Vontimitta on Monday evening with scores of devotees making a beeline to Kalyana Vedika where the celestial wedding of Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam took place with utmost celestial grandeur.
The tens of thousands of devotees were spell bound with the divine charm of the celestial wedding ceremony.
The venue appeared as sea of humanity with the devotees occupying every inch of the galleries.
The entire temple centre echoed to the divine chants of Jai Sri Ram with devotion touching the peaks.
Kalyanam Kamaneeyam
The celestial marriage commenced at 6:30pm in the temple with Bhagavat Vignapanam and lasted up to 8:30pm, followed by a series of ritual procedures including Anugna, Sankalpam, Punyahavachanam as per the tenets of Pancharatra Agama in the auspicious Lagnam.
Kalyanam Rituals
After this, Raksha Bandhanam was performed by the Archakas under the directions of Archaka Chief Sri Rajesh Bhattar followed by Yagnopaveeta Dharana, Kanyavaranam, Madhuparkarchanam.
The priests later performed Kanyadanam and read out the ancestral tree of both the Bride and the Bridegroom.
This is followed by the priests reciting Mangalastakam, Choornika.
After all the series of rituals, the much awaited episode, Mangalyasutra Pooja, Mangalyasutra Dharana, Akshataropanam were performed with utmost religious fervour amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by the priests. The celestial fete completed after Nivedana, Veda Swasti, Mahada Aseervachanam.
Jewels Displayed
The 13 jewels presented to Vontimitta Kodanda Rama have been displayed and read out by the priests on the occasion.
Edurkolu held
The traditional Edurkolu ritual with both the Bride and Bridegroom facing one another on separate Tiruchis was performed.
Talambralu and Laddus distributed
Each devotee is given the Talambralu, Laddus, Kankanams, Akshatalu kits and after Kalyanam distributed Pulihora and Sweet Pongali prasadams in food counters.
Under the supervision of sectoral officers and gallery staff and with the support of Srivari Sevaks and Scouts the entire distribution activity has been carried out in a hassle free manner.
Special CS Sri Karikalavalavan, Special CS Sri SS Ravat, and other dignitaries including Sri Girija Shankar, Collector Sri Vijayaramaraju, Upalokayukta Judge Justice Rajani, District Judge Justice Sridevi, Joint Collector Sri Ganesh Kumar, SP Sri Siddharth Kaushal and others were present.
TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, JEOs Smt Goutami, Sri Veerabrahmam and other senior officers of TTD, devotees were also present.
On the second day of the ongoing annual Vasanthotsavam in Tirumala, Sri Malayappa along with Sridevi and Bhudevi took out a celestial ride on the Golden Chariot.
The deities blessed devotees along the Mada streets between 8am and 10am.
TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, DyEO Sri Lokanatham and others were present.
The three day annual Vasanthotsavam commences with utmost religious fervour in Tirumala.
The Seshachala ranges have been replicated with various flora and fauna and torrents giving an aesthetic look by the Garden wing.
Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed to the Utsava deities. The festival signifies a soothing feel to the deities in the hot summer with this special abhishekam and hence also known as Upasamanotsavam.
HH Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy and others were present.
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