The 138th Birth Anniversary of Sriman Veturi Prabhakara Sastri was observed with grandeur at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati, on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. D. Prabhakara Krishnamurthy, Special Officer, TTD Puranetihasa Project, described Veturi Prabhakara Sastri as a scholar of exceptional intellect who followed the yogic path and made invaluable contributions to Telugu literature.
A literary seminar was held on the occasion. Retired Professor of the University of Hyderabad, Prof. Remalla Venkataramakrishna Sastri, highlighted the multifaceted works of Sri Sastri, while Dr. T. Rajashekhar of Sri Venkateswara University spoke on his role in bringing to light the literature of the Tallapaka poets, including Annamacharya compositions.
Earlier, floral tributes were offered to the life size bronze statue of Sriman Veturi Prabhakara Sastri.
Floral tributes were also paid to his statue located at the TTD Oriental College premises by officials and faculty members. Annamacharya Project Director Dr Medasani Mohan was also present.
హైదరాబాద్జూబ్లీహిల్స్శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వరస్వామివారిఆలయవార్షికబ్రహ్మోత్సవాలుఫిబ్రవరి 17 నుండి 25వతేదీవరకుజరుగనున్ననేపథ్యంలోటిటిడిఛైర్మెన్శ్రీబీఆర్నాయుడుగోడపత్రికలనుమరియుఆహ్వానపత్రికలనుశనివారంజూబ్లీహిల్స్శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వరస్వామిఆలయప్రాంగణంలోఆవిష్కరించారు.
The TTD will organize “Mahashivaratri Spiritual Fest” on February 15 at various locations in Tirupati, including Mahathi Kalakshetram, Kapila Theertham, Annamacharya Kalamandiram, and Ramachandra Pushkarini.
The programmes will be held continuously from 6pm till midnight, featuring spiritual, cultural, and devotional events such as Shiva Stotra recitations, Puranic discourses, dance ballets, Harikathas, and bhajans, under the aegis of TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and SV Music & Dance College.
The initiative aims to revive traditional Mahashivaratri night-long devotional practices and guide devotees along the spiritual path.
Prasadam will be distributed to devotees after the Lingodbhava time. Devotees are requested to participate and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.