Pavithra Samarpana Marks Second Day of Pavithrotsavams at Tirupati
The deities were ceremonially bathed with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood and coconut water
Nellore: The Pavithrotsavams at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Tirupati were conducted with devotion on Sunday, with the second-day rituals culminating in Pavithra Samarpana as per Agama traditions.
The day began with Suprabhatham, followed by Thomala Seva and Sahasranamarchana. The processional deities of Sri Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, were then taken to the Yagashala, where Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, Kumbharadhana and Homa rituals were performed.
Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for the processional deities of Sri Kodandarama Swamy, Sita and Lakshmana. The deities were ceremonially bathed with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood and coconut water.
Following the rituals at the Yagashala, the sacred Pavithrams were taken in a ceremonial procession and offered to the Dhruva, Kautuka, Snapana and Bali deities. Pavithrams were also offered to Vishwaksena, Dwarapalakas, Bhashyakaras, Garuda Alwar, the Homa Kundas, Bali Peetham, Dhwajasthambham and Sri Anjaneya Swamy.
In the evening, Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana blessed devotees during a procession on the golden Tiruchi through the temple Mada Streets. Vedic rituals were later performed at the Yagashala.
The Pavithrotsavams will conclude on August 10 with Vedic rituals and Purnahuti at the Yagashala.
Temple deputy EO B. Nagarathna, chief priest Anand Kumar Dikshitulu, Superintendent K. Srinivasulu Reddy, temple inspectors Suresh and Harikrishna, priests, Srivari Sevaks and a large number of devotees participated in the rituals.
