SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY BLESSES DEVOTEES ON GARUDA VAHANAM

The three-day annual Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams at the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasamangapuram, concluded with religious fervour on Sunday. On the final day, Lord Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, was taken in a grand Garuda Vahanam procession through the temple streets, blessing devotees.

The day's rituals began with Suprabhatam, followed by Thomala Seva, Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam and Sahasranamarchana.

Later, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed to the processional deities in the Kalyana Mandapam from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with milk, curd, honey, turmeric, sandalwood paste and tender coconut water. A large number of devotees participated in the sacred rituals.

The Unjal Seva was held in the evening, followed by the Garuda Vahanam procession at 7 p.m., which drew a large gathering of devotees and marked the grand conclusion of the annual festival.

Paruveta Utsavam on July 20

The Paruveta Utsavam will be celebrated on July 20 at the Paruveta Mandapam near Srivari Mettu from 11 a.m., followed by a special Asthanam.

Special Grade Deputy Executive Officer Smt. Varalakshmi, AEO Sri Gopinath, Superintendent Sri Raj Kumar, Temple Inspector Sri Muni Kumar, Arjitham Inspector Sri Dhana Sekhar, priests, officials and a large number of devotees participated in the festivities.