As part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams, the sacred ritual of Snapana Tirumanjanam was held on Saturday, the second day of Brahmotsavams in the Tirumala temple on Wednesday.
The ritual took place in the Ranganayakula Mandapam, where the Utsava Murthies of Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, were beautifully adorned with varieties of fruits and flowers.
The deities were decorated with garlands made of almonds, pistachios, saffron, vetiver, turmeric stalks, dry grapes, cardamom, Tulsi leaves and roses.
The entire mandapam was filled with freshness and fragrance from the colourful flowers, fruits, incense, and sacred offerings.
During the ritual, the Utsava Murthies were ceremoniously bathed with milk, curd, honey, sandal paste, turmeric, coconut water, and other aromatic substances.
Vedic scholars rendered the Chaturveda Parayanam hymns on the occasion.
The temple priests stated that the ritual provides a refreshing feel to the deity after hectic processions in various vahana sevas during Brahmotsavams. TTD EO M Ravichandra, board member Suchitra Ella and others were also present.
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