As part of the Asthanam, Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with the Sridevi and Bhudevi, will be offered prayers on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam facing the Garudalwar.
Sri Vishvaksena, the commander-in-chief, is also enshrined on another pedestal to the left of the Sri Malayappa, facing South.
After that, special puja, harati and prasadams are offered to the deities by the priests, with which Deepavali Asthanam concludes.
At 5 pm, Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, will participate in Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva and walk around the four mada streets majestically to bless the devotees.
TTD has cancelled the Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam on October 20 owing to Deepavali Asthanam.
