354th Aradhana Mahotsava under way at Mantralayam
On the third day of the event on Sunday, Peethadhipathi of Sri Raghavendra Temple Sri Subudhendra Tirtha received Sesha Vastram in a grand procession and dedicated it at Moola Brindavan of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
Priests of Sri Ranganatha Temple in Sri Rangam of Tamil Nadu brought the Sesha Vastram and handed it over to the Peethadhipathi as part of the annual rituals.
The authorities of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple completed the traditional formalities, including special pujas to Sesha Vastram, after Sri Subudhendra Tirtha carried it on his head and dedicated it at Moola Brindavan.
As part of the annual Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy, Sesha Vastrams from Tirumala Tirupati, Ahobilam and Kanchi are arriving, apart from Sri Rangam. 'The temple has been following this age-old tradition and dedicating such Sesha Vastrams to Moola Brindavan during the Aradhana,' the swamiji said.
Judge of the High Court of Karnataka Srishananda and Minister for Irrigation N.S. Boseraju were present.
Hundreds of devotees from various parts of India participated in the event.
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