The Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer visited Tirumala on Tuesday and had darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy along with his family members.
On his arrival at the temple Mahadwaram, the Hon’ble Governor was received by TTD Executive Officer Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, and CVSO Sri Murali Krishna.
The temple priests accorded him a traditional welcome with Istikapal temple honours.
After the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Vedasirvachanam to the Hon’ble Governor at Ranganayakula Mandapam. On this occasion, the EO and Additional EOs presented him with Theertha Prasadams and a portrait of Sri Venkateswara.
Temple Dy EO Sri Lokanatham, VGO Sri Ram Kumar, and other officials were also present during the programme.
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 on Tuesday.
The utsava deities blessed devotees along the Mada streets between 8am and 10am.
TTD EO Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Sri Ch.Venkaiah Chowdary and others were present.
As part of the annual Brahmotsavams at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, the fifth day celebrations on Tuesday morning witnessed the Lord being taken in a grand procession on a palanquin in Mohini Alankaram, captivating devotees. The Vahana Seva was held from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM with great devotion and grandeur. Amidst devotional singing, bhajans, and traditional kolatam performances, the Lord was taken around the four mada streets. Devotees offered camphor harati at every step and had darshan of the Lord.
The story of the Mohini avatar is beautifully described in the Srimad Bhagavatam. During the churning of the ocean (Ksheera Sagara) by Devas and Asuras for nectar (Amritam), a dispute arose over its distribution. To resolve this and to ensure that the nectar reached the Devas, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Mohini, enchanting the Asuras. Through this divine form, it is conveyed that those without devotion fall prey to illusion (Maya), while true devotees can easily transcend it.
Following the Vahana Seva, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Utsava deities of Lord Kodandarama along with Sita and Lakshmana were ceremonially bathed with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood paste, and coconut water.
Garuda Seva will be held in a grand manner tonight from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Deputy EO Smt. Prasanthi, Superintendent Sri Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Sri Naveen, and temple priests participated in the event.
On the occasion of the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy at Vontimitta, TTD has made comprehensive information about temples managed under its aegis across the country available to devotees. A special photo exhibition has been organized by the TTD Public Relations Department opposite the PAC at Vontimitta.
The exhibition features the history of the Ontimitta Sri Kodandarama Temple, along with visuals highlighting its magnificent architecture and rich sculptural heritage. Information related to the statues of Jambavantha and Tallapaka Annamacharya has also been made available to devotees.
In addition, details of various TTD temples such as Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Devuni Kadapa, Soumyanatha Swamy Temple at Nandalur, and Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Jammalamadugu, along with other temples across the state and country under TTD, are included in the exhibition.
Each temple’s history, background of establishment, unique features, and spiritual significance are presented in detail. Information on routes to reach these temples is also provided, which will be highly useful for devotees in planning future pilgrimages.
TTD appeals to devotees visiting the Brahmotsavams to visit the exhibition, learn about the history, grandeur, and uniqueness of TTD temples, and experience spiritual bliss.
Kadapa District In-charge Minister Smt. Savitha has called upon officials of all departments to work in coordination to ensure the successful and grand conduct of the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Kalyanotsavam at Vontimitta.
She held a review meeting with district and TTD officials on Monday afternoon at the TTD meeting hall in Vontimitta.
During the meeting, she reviewed the arrangements being made for the ceremonial presentation of silk clothes (Pattu Vastras) by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu and his spouse, on the occasion of the Kalyanotsavam scheduled on April 1.
District Collector Sri Cherukuri Sridhar, TTD JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, and CVSO Sri Muralikrishna briefed the Minister on the arrangements.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Savitha instructed the officials to draw from past experience and ensure that the Kalyanotsavam is conducted in a grand manner. She emphasized the need for effective coordination among departments and directed that all necessary arrangements be made at the ground level to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
Officials from TTD, district administration, and police departments participated in the meeting.
The three day annual Vasanthotsavams (Spring Festival) commenced on a grand religious note in Tirumala on Monday.
This festival is being celebrated every year during the spring season. As it is a festival conducted for the utsava deities to provide a relief from the scorching Sun, it is also referred to as "Upasamanotsavam" (Festival of Relief).
During this festival, fragrant flowers and various types of sweet fruits are offered to the deities.
The entire Mandapam is replicated as Seshachalam woods with the dioramas of animals—including hanging monkeys, elephants, lions, tigers, peacocks, and snakes decked all over, that stood as a cynosure.
As part of these festivities, at 6:30 AM, Sri Malayappa Swamy—accompanied by His divine consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi—were taken on a grand procession through the four Mada Streets to the Vasantha Mandapam.
As a highlight of the Vasanthotsavams, the 'Snapana Tirumanjanam' (sacred ceremonial bath) was rendered to the deities in a magnificent manner between 2PM and 4PM.
On this auspicious occasion, Vedic scholars recited verses from the Taittiriya Upanishad, Purusha Suktam, Sri Suktam, Bhu Suktam, Nila Suktam, and the Panchashanti Mantras, along with specific Pasurams from the *Divya Prabandham'' throughout this ceremony. The deities were decked with garlands crafted from the finest varieties of flowers.
In the evening, the deities reached the main temple.
HH Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, HH Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, TTD Executive Officer Sri M. Ravichandra, Board Member Sri Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Additional Executive Officer Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Temple Deputy Executive Officer Sri Lokanatham, other officials, and a large number of devotees participated.
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