As part of the ongoing annual brahmotsavam at Vontimitta, on the third day evening, Sri Sita Lakshmana sameta Sri Rama blessed His devotees on Simha Vahanam.
Devotees offered Harati to the Trio with utmost devotion all through the procession.
Deputy EO Sri Natesh Babu, Special Officer Smt Vijayalakshmi, AEO Sri Gopal Rao and others were present.
As part of the ongoing annual brahmotsavams at Vontimitta Sri Kodanda Ramalayam, TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy inspected the ongoing arrangements for the mega religious event of Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on April 5.
Along with YSR District Collector Sri Vijayarama Raju and JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, the EO inspected the arrangements at Kalyana Vedika, CM Rest House, convoy route map, traffic regulations etc.
Later speaking to media persons the EO said, the Honourable CM of AP Sri YS Jaganmohan Reddy will present Pattu Vastrams and Talambralu on behalf of the state government to Sri Kodandaramalayam temple at Vontimitta on April 5.
"This year we will hand over the vermilion, turmeric, talambralu, annaprasadam packet besides the distribution of sufficient numbers of water and buttermilk packets while the devotees entering the galleries itself to witness Kalyanam so that they have no need to wait for these prasadams after the celestial wedding.
Joint Collector Sri Saikant Verma, Additional SP Sri Krishna Rao, Assistant Collector Sri Rahul Meena, SVBC CEO Sri Shanmukh Kumar, CE Sri Nageswara Rao, SE 2 Sri Jagdeeshwar Reddy, SE Electrical Sri Venkateswarulu, GM Transport Sri Sesha Reddy, VGO Sri Manohar, DFO Sri Srinivas, DyEOs Sri Natesh Babu, Sri Subramanyam, Sri Govindarajan, Sri Lokantham, Catering Special Officer Sri Shastry, Additional Health Officer Dr Sunil Kumar and others participated.
The most important among the torrent festivities, Tumburu Theertha Mukkoti will be observed in Tirumala on April 6.
As the event is set to take place almost three years after Covid pandemic, heavy devotee rush is being anticipated in the trekking path of Tumburu Theertham.
The devotees will be allowed for Tumburu Theertham from 6am onwards till 5pm on April 5 and again 5am to 12noon on April 6. Those who have obesity, cardiac problems, other chronic diseases are appealed not to trek the path keeping in view their health safety and security.
The devotees are also appealed not to bring any cooking materials through continuous announcements in Radio and Broad Casting.
The Annaprasadam department will supply the "Ready to Eat" food packets will be distributed at the Papavinasanam Dam to the devotees.
The Medical wing will be ready with ambulance and a team of doctors to meet any exigencies. Enough number of Srivari Sevaks to be deployed to Annaprasadam, Health, Vigilance departments to provide services to the multitude of visiting pilgrims on the occasion. The personnel from Vigilance, forest muzdoors will be deployed at certain points all through the trekking path for the safety of devotees.