As part of the annual Brahmotsavams at Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Karvetinagaram, Lord Sri Venugopala Swamy, accompanied by Sri Rukmini and Satyabhama, blessed devotees on Monday morning in the divine attire of Yoga Narayana atop Simha Vahanam.
The Simha Vahanam symbolizes courage, strength, and unwavering devotion. Devotees thronged the temple and participated in the Vahana Seva amid continuous chants of “Govinda”.
Temple officials, priests, and a large number of devotees attended the event.
K. Ramakrishna, Managing Director of MK Builders, Visakhapatnam, donated Rs.20 lakh to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Sunday morning.
Of the total contribution, Rs.10 lakh was donated to the Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust and another Rs.10 lakh to the Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust.
The donor handed over the donation demand drafts to TTD Executive Officer Sri Muddada Ravichandra at the Ranganayakula Mandapam in the Tirumala temple premises.
Rajya Sabha Member Sri Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and TTD Board Member Smt. Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy were also present on the occasion.
TTD Executive Officer Sri Muddada Ravichandra said that yoga helps achieve balance, peace of mind, and self-confidence. He inaugurated the “Yoga–TTD Arogyananda” program at Mahati Kalakshetram in Tirupati on Sunday as part of the preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21.
The EO encouraged all TTD employees to participate in daily yoga sessions from June 7 to 21, stating that regular practice improves both physical and mental well-being.
Additional EO Sri C.H. Venkaiah Chowdary said yoga is the best solution for stress management and helps develop concentration, emotional stability, and inner strength.
JEO Dr. A. Sarath described yoga as a pathway to spiritual growth and said TTD is organizing yoga awareness programs, competitions, and special events leading up to International Yoga Day.
Earlier, TTD employees, students, staff, and Srivari Sevaks participated in yoga sessions and a rally. A special yoga audio-visual presentation and demonstrations of Surya Namaskars and various yoga postures were also held.
The inaugural “TTD Arogyananda” program was conducted at various TTD institutions and temples, with officials, employees, students, and devotees participating in large numbers.