As part of the annual Brahmotsavams at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, on the fifth day Tuesday night, Lord Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana blessed devotees while mounted on the Garuda Vahanam.
The Vahana Seva commenced at 7:00 PM and was held in a grand and devotional atmosphere. Accompanied by Kerala drums, bhajan groups, chekka bhajans, and kolatam performances, the procession of the Lord moved magnificently amidst traditional mangala vadyams. Devotees offered camphor harati at every step and had darshan of the Lord with deep devotion.
Garuda, also known as Vainateya, is the eternal vehicle of Lord Maha Vishnu. As one of the foremost among the Nitya Suris, Garuda renders multifaceted services to the Lord—as a servant, companion, fan-bearer, umbrella, seat, abode, vehicle, and even as a flag. The sight of Garuda carrying Lord Kodandarama is truly divine and captivating. Garuda Seva holds special significance in all the 108 Divya Desams.
Deputy EOs Smt. Prasanthi and Sri Sivaprasad, Temple Inspector Sri Naveen, and others participated in the programme.
On the second day of the Tirupati Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple Teppotsavam (float festival), held Tuesday night, Lord Sri Rama on the sacred temple float circumambulated the Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini seven times, bestowing blessings upon devotees.
In the morning, the Lord was awakened with Suprabhata Seva, followed by Tomala Seva and Sahasranamarchana. Later, the Snapan Tirumanjanam (holy bath) was performed for the deities Sri Kodandarama Swamy along with Sita and Lakshmana, using milk, curd, honey, sandal paste, and coconut water in accordance with tradition.
At 6:30 p.m., Sri Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana proceeded in procession from the temple to the Pushkarini. The float, beautifully decorated with electric lights, carried the deities gracefully across the waters, completing seven rounds to the delight of the assembled devotees.
The event was attended by Temple Deputy EO Smt. Nagaratna, Temple Inspector Sri Suresh, and a large number of devotees.
As a part of the ongoing annual Vasantotsavams in Tirumala, on the second day evening on Tuesday
Sri Malayappa Swamy and His two Consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi, were rendered Snapana Tirumanjanam between 2 pm and 4 pm.
HH Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, EO Sri Muddada Ravi Chandra, Additional EO Sri Ch.Venkaiah Chowdary, Temple Dy EO Sri Lokanatham and other officers participated in this religious event.
Cancellation of Pournami Garudaseva on April 01
TTD has cancelled the Purnami Garudaseva on April 01 at Tirumala in connection with annual Vasanthotsavams.