Lord will be taken out in a procession on seven ‘vahanams’
The TTD is gearing itself for the grand conduct of the annual ‘Ratha Saptami’ festival slated on January 26. Immense importance is attached to the festival which is also known as 'Surya Jayanti' as the Lord is taken out in a grand procession on seven different ‘vahanams’ in periodical intervals during the day around the thoroughfares of the temple town reminding one of the mini Brahmotsavams. The festival commences with the break of dawn when the Lord is taken out on ‘Surya Prabha Vahanam’ and concludes with the ‘Chandra Prabha Vahanam’ in the night. Watch the glimpses of Tirupati Brahmotsavam
Tens of thousands of devotees converge at the north-west corner of the temple town to witness the celestial event of the first ray of the Sun descending on the feet of the deity atop the ‘Surya Prabha Vahanam.’
In connection with the religious carnival, the temple administration has annulled all kinds of ‘arjita sevas’ being performed inside the temple including the privileged forms of darsan being extended to the senior citizens, special citizens and parents with infants.
On the other hand, the Tirumala-based TTD JEO K.S. Srinivasa Raju, who closeted with the heads of various departments on Tuesday, instructed them to gear up to meet the requirements of the visiting pilgrim crowd which will be at its peak. The vigilance and security personnel were instructed to make required arrangements for the smooth conduct of the day long festival.
Meanwhile, the Annadanam officials were also directed to ensure uninterrupted supply of food packets and drinking water to all the devotees.
The TTD is gearing itself for the grand conduct of the annual ‘Ratha Saptami’ festival slated on January 26. Immense importance is attached to the festival which is also known as 'Surya Jayanti' as the Lord is taken out in a grand procession on seven different ‘vahanams’ in periodical intervals during the day around the thoroughfares of the temple town reminding one of the mini Brahmotsavams. The festival commences with the break of dawn when the Lord is taken out on ‘Surya Prabha Vahanam’ and concludes with the ‘Chandra Prabha Vahanam’ in the night. Watch the glimpses of Tirupati Brahmotsavam
Tens of thousands of devotees converge at the north-west corner of the temple town to witness the celestial event of the first ray of the Sun descending on the feet of the deity atop the ‘Surya Prabha Vahanam.’
In connection with the religious carnival, the temple administration has annulled all kinds of ‘arjita sevas’ being performed inside the temple including the privileged forms of darsan being extended to the senior citizens, special citizens and parents with infants.
On the other hand, the Tirumala-based TTD JEO K.S. Srinivasa Raju, who closeted with the heads of various departments on Tuesday, instructed them to gear up to meet the requirements of the visiting pilgrim crowd which will be at its peak. The vigilance and security personnel were instructed to make required arrangements for the smooth conduct of the day long festival.
Meanwhile, the Annadanam officials were also directed to ensure uninterrupted supply of food packets and drinking water to all the devotees.
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