05-08-2025
Tiruchanur temple gets facelift ahead of ‘Varalakshmi Vratham'
The Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur is getting a facelift ahead of the 'Varalakshmi Vratham' festival, which will be observed from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Asthana Mandapam on August 8 (Friday).
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the temple, is making elaborate arrangements under the 'Sowbhagyam' programme. The festivities will be live telecast through Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC), and will also be displayed on LED screens installed around the temple for the benefit of the visiting devotees.
A special set comprising divine materials such as 'Akshatha', 'Pasupudaram', 'Kankanam', Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Satanamavali book, vermilion and bangles will be distributed to female devotees visiting the 51 TTD temples located across the two Telugu States on this day, under the 'Sowbhagyam' programme.
The authorities are planning to provide special queue lines, enhance 'Annaprasadam', drinking water facilities and improve sanitation, while impressive electrical illumination, floral decoration and 'rangolis' are expected to be a highlight this time. In the evening, the processional idol of Goddess Padmavati Ammavaru will be taken on golden chariot on the streets around the shrine.
