Thousands of devotees taking a holy dip in the Tiruchanur temple tank, Padma Sarovaram, on the final day of the Kartheeka Brahmotsavam, in Tirupati on Friday.
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The nine-day annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur has concluded on a high note. Tens of thousands of devotees lined up to take a holy dip in Padma Sarovaram on the last day of the Brahmotsavam, on the auspicious day of Panchami Tithi, on Friday morning.
The pilgrim centre was caught in a wave of devotion with devotees chanting Govinda Nama with spiritual ecstasy. Snapana Tirumanjanam, a celestial ceremony, was held from 10 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. for the Utsava (processional) deity of Sri Padmavathi Devi under the leadership of Kankanabhattar Srinivasacharyulu and Sudarshana Chakratthalwar in the Panchami Tirtha Mandapam.
The Utsava idols were anointed with milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandalwood. The main idol of the Goddess was decorated with several garlands and crowns during the ritual providing a feast to the eyes of the devotees. The garlands made of black grapes and other seeds stood as a special attraction.
The Panchami Thirtha Mandapam was decorated with various flowers and Australian oranges. The garlands were donated by devotees from Tirupur of Tamil Nadu. Both the pontiffs of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), Board Chairman B.R. Naidu and Executive Officer Syamala Rao along with other officials of the TTD participated in the event.
Published – December 06, 2024 09:20 pm IST