The celestial Snapapna Tirumanjanam was rendered to the Utsava deities of Sri Malayappa-Sridevi-Bhudevi, Sri Kodandarama-Sita Devi-Lakshmana Swamy-Anjaneya, Sri Rukmini-Sri Krishna Swamy in a befitting manner amidst recitation of rhythmic vedic hymns by the priests.
According to the temple Legend, the Vasanthotsavam Festival was started during the period of King Achyutaraya in 1460’s. The Annual Vasanthotsavam is performed in Tirumala on the auspicious days of Trayodasi, Chaturdasi and Pournami in the month of Chaitra (March/April) every year.
This annual fete was believed to have been introduced by the King to mark the arrival of the Spring Season. Sri Malayappa and His Consorts are given an aromatic bath on these three days, which is believed to give a soothing relief to the deities from the scorching Sun.
HH Tirumala Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, HH Tirumala Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, DyEO Sri Lokanatham, Peishkar Sri Rama Krishna and other officials, devotees participated in this festival.
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