Pavitrotsavams Commence At Tirumala Temple
Annual Pavitrotsavams began at Tirumala with Pavitra Pratishta, Vedic rituals and Snapana Tirumanjanam for Lord Malayappa Swamy and consorts.
The annual Pavitrotsavams at the hill temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala commenced on Sunday with the Pavitra Pratishta ceremony held as per Agama traditions.
As part of the rituals, the processional deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy, flanked by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, were brought to the Yagashala in the Pavitra Mandapam in the morning. Priests performed Vedic rituals, including homams.
Later, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed at the Sampangi Prakaram, during which the deities were given a sacred bath with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood paste and turmeric. Vedic scholars chanted Pancha Suktas during the rituals.
In the evening, Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, was taken in a procession through the four mada streets around the temple, offering darshan to devotees. Vedic rituals continued at the Yagashala during the night.
Tirumala Pedda Jeeyar Swamy and Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD executive officer M. Ravichandra, Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, deputy EO M. Lokanatham and devotees were present.