Devotional Instrumental Music Mesmerises Devotees

Devotional Instrumental Music Mesmerises Devotees

Spiritual   7:42 AM

The annual three-day Padmavati Pariyanotsavams concluded with divine splendour on a pleasant evening on Sunday.

On the last day Sri Malayappa Swamy arrived on Garuda while Sridevi and Bhudevi on two separate Tiruchis to the Parinayotsava Mandapam in Narayanagiri Gardens at Tirumala.

After the interesting Edurkolu, Poobantata, Varanamayiram, the deities were seated atop a finely decked swing. 

Chaturveda Parayanam, followed by presentation of Bhairavi, Nalinakanti, Shankarabharan, Hindustani, Kharaharapriya, Nilambari Raagas on Nadaswaram, Melam, Dhamaruka Vaidyam etc.

Later Sri Raghurama Krishna and team from Bengaluru have performed Annamacharya Sankeertans like Venkatachala Nilayam, Tandanana Ahi, Dasa Padagalu like Dasana Madiko Enna, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma on instruments including Flute, Veena, Tabla on the occasionbin a mellifluous manner mesmerising devotees in Bhakti Rasa.

TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, SE 2 Sri Jagadeeshwar Reddy, DyEO Sri Lokanatham, others, devotees were present.

Heavy Rush Continues in Tirumala

Heavy Rush Continues in Tirumala

Spiritual   7:37 AM

A heavy pilgrim rush has been continuing in Tirumala for the past three days.

The mid-summer vacation rush in May has reached its peak this weekend as almost all the academic examinations are completed for students across the country.

TTD has made elaborate arrangements for the multitude of visiting pilgrims by erecting barricades for outside lines starting at Kalyana Vedika in an outer ring road that stretches to nearly  5km.

Continuous supply of Annaprasadam, water distribution at various points all through the stretch up to Krishna Teja Circle with the help of Srivari Seva volunteers has been ensured in outside lines.

The medical teams supplied medicines and ORS packets to the needy devotees through battery-operated buggys.

Under the instructions of TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, all the senior officers led by JEO Sri Veerabrahmam have been put on round-the-clock surveillance in Tirumala to ensure hassle free arrangements to pilgrims.

It takes about 24 hours for the devotees who are entering lines at Octopus Circle as per 5pm reports on Sunday evening.

Lord Govindaraja Vaibahvam on Kalpavriksha Vahanam

Lord Govindaraja Vaibahvam on Kalpavriksha Vahanam

Spiritual   7:35 AM

On the Fourth morning, Sri Govindaraja Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi took out a celestial ride on the elegant Kalpavriksha Vahanam.

The deities glided along the Mada streets atop the boon giving Divine Tree carrier to bless the devotees.

On Monday evening Garuda Vahanam will be observed.

Both the Tirumala seers, Agama Advisors, DyEO Smt Shanti and others were present.

Pandurnaga on Saravabhoopala

Pandurnaga on Saravabhoopala

Spiritual   6:04 AM

Sri Govindaraja Swamy adorned in Panduranga Alankaram blessed His devotees on the fourth evening as part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavam in Tirupati on Sunday.

Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, FACAO Sri Balaji, DyEO Smt Shanti and others, a huge number of devotees were present.