Nrisimha Jayanti observed
Tirumala: On the auspicious occasion of Nrisimha Jayanti, special Abhishekam was performed to Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy, a sub temple located in the Tirumala temple on Sunday evening.
Every year on the auspicious Vaisakha Chaturdi Tithi this ritual is observed with religious fervour. Temple officials, archakas participated.
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