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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Govindaraja Swamy Brahmotsavams begin with ‘hoisting of sacred flag'
The annual Brahmotsavams at the TTD-run Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple got off to a traditional start with the 'Dhwajarohanam' ceremony on Monday. The ritual Dhwajarohanam, hoisting of the sacred flag atop the temple flag post, signals the commencement of the nine-day festival that involves procession of the deities on the streets encircling the temple precincts. After performing special puja to the flag bearing the imprint of 'Garuda', the favourite celestial carrier of Lord Mahavishnu, priests carried the same in a procession around the temple. During the auspicious 'Mithuna Lagnam' between 7.02 am and 7.20am, the priests hoisted the flag atop the flag post as per the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama, amid chanting of Vedic hymns and to the beats of traditional drums. The deities were given a celestial bath with aromatic substances during the 'Snapana Tirumanjanam' ritual performed in the afternoon. In the evening, the processional deity of Lord Govindaraja was taken on 'Pedda Sesha Vahanam', a huge carrier representing a seven-hooded serpent, on the four streets around the temple. The serpent represents 'Adi Sesha', which serves as the bed and canopy for Lord Vishnu and is hence considered the first among his divine followers. The Tirumala-Tirupati Pedda Jeeyangar and Chinna Jeeyangar, Deputy Executive Officer V.R. Shanti and Assistant Executive Officer Munikrishna Reddy took part in the events.
Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
TTD to celebrate 20th annual Brahmotsavams from June 3 to 7
Hyderabad: The 20th annual Brahmotsavams of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' (TTD) Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Himayathnagar will be held from June 3 to 7. The annual festivities will commence with 'Ankurarpanam' on June 2. TTD Assistant Executive Officer Ramesh, on Friday, unveiled a handbook related to the Brahmotsavams at a meeting held at the temple. Speaking to media persons, he said that the Brahmotsavams would begin on June 3 between 6:30 am and 8:45 am with 'Dhwajarohanam' under the auspicious 'Midhuna lagnam'. 'After the Dhwajarohanam, a procession of the deity will be held on the Shesha Vahanam. The procession on Sri Hanumantha Vahanam will be held at 8 pm on the same day. On June 4, there will be a procession on the Suryaprabha Vahanam in the morning,' said Ramesh. The AEO also said that on June 5 there will be a procession of the deity on the Gaja Vahanam at 10 am and later in the evening the Garuda Vahanam procession would be conducted at 8 pm. On June 6, there would be a chariot procession in the morning, followed by a procession on the horse in the evening. Annaprasadam would be distributed every morning, afternoon, and evening to the devotees at the temple, he added.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
11 lakh meals, 4.5 lakh beverages, 3.3 lakh devotees and a leopard – Lord Venkateswara temple opens for summer
Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara temple is witnessing an extraordinary rush this summer, with 3,28,702 devotees having darshan in just four days, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the temple, has said. On May 25, a record number of 91,538 devotees had darshan in over 18 hours. On Tuesday, TTD officials and the state forest department scrambled to ensure the safety of devotees who walk up the Alipiri footpath through the forested hills to the temple, after a leopard was spotted along the route. Officials said that in spite of the scare, devotees did not hesitate, and that adequate arrangements have been made by posting guards to ensure their safety. On Tuesday, TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao held a meeting with the TTD forest department, the state forest department, and others on how to manage leopards straying into the path of pilgrims. Moreover, in view of the ongoing summer vacation, TTD has made extensive arrangements to ensure the smooth movement and darshan of devotees, its joint executive officer V Veerabrahmam said. Srivari Seva Volunteers posted at the site are distributing food and beverages to devotees. The arrangements mean an additional 10,000 devotees can have darshan each day as compared to regular days. Between Thursday and Sunday, when 3,28,702 devotees had darshan of Sri Venkateswara, the Annaprasadam department served 10,98,170 meals and 4,55,160 beverages (tea/coffee/milk/buttermilk) to the devotees. As many as 1,52,587 devotees tonsured their hair, and 12,172 availed medical services provided by the TTD medical department at various locations in Tirumala. The health department is maintaining a supply of drinking water and cleanliness, with 2,150 sanitary workers, supervisors, inspectors, and unit officers deployed in three shifts. In view of the upcoming annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple, scheduled to be held from June 2 to June 10, TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao instructed officials to make elaborate arrangements, keeping in mind the summer conditions. He emphasised the need for facilities such as shade pandals, whitewashing, and paintings to enhance the temple's festive look. On Tuesday, in view of the increased movement of wild cats in the area, a review meeting was held at the TTD office. Syamala Rao said it was decided to deploy additional forces. 'More measures are being taken to ensure the Alipiri footpath is a no-leopard zone, which include camera traps, bio-fences, net-guns, high flash torches, and pepper sprays,' an official said. In August 2023, a six-year-old girl who got separated from her parents while walking along the Alipiri stairs was found dead the next day. Two months earlier, a three-year-old boy was also attacked by a wild animal on the footpath route, but survived the attack.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
TTD EO unveils poster for Sri Govindaraja Swamy Brahmotsavams
Tirupati: In preparation for the upcoming annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati, TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao unveiled the event poster on Tuesday at his chamber in the TTD administrative building. The Brahmotsavams are scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 10, 2025. During the poster release, the EO directed officials to make elaborate arrangements, keeping in mind the summer conditions and the comfort of visiting devotees. He emphasized the need for setting up shade pandals, whitewashing temple premises, designing attractive rangolis, and enhancing the festive ambiance with electric and floral decorations and artistic paintings. The EO also instructed those advance arrangements be made for the smooth conduct of daily Vahana Sevas, to be held from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and again from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Preparatory rituals begin with Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam on May 29, followed by Ankurarpanam on June 1 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Brahmotsavams officially commence on June 2 with Dwajarohanam during Mithuna Lagnam between 7:02 AM and 7:20 AM, followed by a grand procession on Pedda Sesha Vahanam that evening. Each day features unique Vahana Sevas, including Chinna Sesha, Hamsa, Simha, Muthyapu Pandiri, Kalpavriksha, Sarvabhouma, Mohini Avataram, Garuda, Hanumantha, Gaja, Suryaprabha, Chandraprabha, Rathotsavam, Ashwa, and concludes with Chakrasnanam and Dwajavarohanam on June 10.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
TTD Chairman unveils brahmotsavams wall poster of Venkateswara Swamy temple in Hyderabad
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