As a part of Sri Rama Navami festivities, Pattabhisheka Asthanam of Sri Rama Chandra Murty was observed with religious fervour in Tirumala temple.
The Coronation Ceremony episode from Srimad Ramayanam was recited in front of Utsava deities of Sri Rama, Sri Sita and Lakshmana Swamy at Bangaru Vakili between 8pm and 9pm by the temple priests.
The temple officials and staff members were present on the occasion.
As part of the annual Brahmotsavams at the Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, on the second day (Saturday morning), the Lord appeared in the beautiful Venugana Alankaram and blessed devotees along the four Mada streets of the temple.
The grand procession commenced at 7:30 a.m. Devotional groups accompanied the procession with traditional chekka bhajans and kolatam, singing praises of the Lord. Amidst the auspicious sounds of mangala vadyams, the procession was carried out in a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Devotees offered karpoora harati at every step and had darshan of the Lord.
At 11:00 a.m., Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed ceremoniously in the temple. The deities were offered sacred ablutions with milk, curd, honey, and sandal paste.
Deputy EO Smt. Prashanti, Temple Superintendent Sri Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Naveen, temple priests, and a large number of devotees participated in the programme.
The inner meaning of Metlotsavam is to walk on the path of righteousness and gradually climb each step in life to reach God, said Dr. Medasani Mohan, Special Officer of the TTD Annamacharya Project.
On the occasion of the 523rd death anniversary of Saint Annamacharya, the Metlotsavam was conducted in a grand manner on Saturday morning at Alipiri Padala Mandapam under the auspices of the TTD Annamacharya Project.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that since ancient times many great devotees have walked through the Alipiri footpath to Tirumala and received the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. Participating in this sacred Metlotsavam gives great spiritual ecstasy he added.
More than 1,000 members of Bhajan groups and renowned artists from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are participating in the event. They will climb the seven hills chanting devotional songs and have the darshan of the Lord.
He also informed that a Saptagiri Sankeertana Group Singing programme will be held on Sunday evening, March 15, at Narayanagiri Gardens in Tirumala.
Singapore Artists Participate in Metlotsavam
Twenty artists from Singapore voluntarily came to participate in the Annamacharya death anniversary celebrations.
The “Ashtalakshmi Students Group,” led by Dr. K. Bhagyamurthy from Singapore, participated in the Mettlotsavam on Saturday morning.
Devotional Group Singing Attracts Devotees
Earlier, the descendants of Annamacharya performed Metla Pooja at Alipiri Padala Mandapam. Later, artists of the Annamacharya Project rendered Saptagiri Sankeertanas in group singing.
They sang popular keertanas such as “Brahma Kadigina Paadamu,” “Bhavamulona Bahyamunandunu,” “Enta Matramuna Evvaru Talachina Antamatrame Neevu,” “Podagantimayya Ninnu Purushottama,” and “Kondalalo Nelakonna Konetirayudu.” Devotees enthusiastically joined the group singing.
TTD Annamacharya Project Director Smt. Latha, Annamacharya descendant Sri Tallapaka Harinarayanacharyulu, and other artists of the Annamacharya Project participated in the programme.