ANKURARPANAM PERFORMED FOR PAVITHROTSAVAMS AT THONDAMANPURAM

The sacred Ankurarpanam ritual for the annual three-day Pavithrotsavams was performed ceremoniously on Tuesday evening at 6 PM at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (along with Sridevi and Bhudevi) in Thondamanpuram.

As part of the festival schedule, Pavitra Pratistha will be performed on August 26 morning, followed by Vedic rituals in the Yagasala in the evening. On August 27, Pavitra Samarpana will take place in the morning followed by Chatushtanarchana in the evening.

The festival will conclude on August 28 with Maha Purnahuti, Pavitra Vitarana, Snapana Tirumanjanam, and Chakra Snanam in the morning, followed by Gramotsavam in the evening.

The annual Pavithrotsavams are conducted every year in accordance with Agama scriptures to rectify any inadvertent lapses or errors committed by pilgrims or staff, thereby preserving the sanctity of the temple.

Superintendent Sri Gnana Prakash, Temple Inspector Sri Anil, and temple priests participated in the event.