Devotees brave heavy downpour to witness Vahana seva
TIRUMALA, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026: Braving heavy rains, devotees gathered in large numbers to witness Sri Malayappa Swamy in the enchanting alankaram of Murali Krishna while riding the Chandraprabha Vahanam on Monday night, the seventh day of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala.
Despite the rain, the Srivaru (followed by Ghatatopam-moving Shelter) blessed devotees amid elaborate arrangements made by TTD for the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
According to tradition, the Chandraprabha Vahanam is believed to dispel the three kinds of afflictions—Adhyatmika, Adhibhautika and Adhidaivika—and provide spiritual solace to devotees.
Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, TTD EO Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, CVSO Sri Muralikrishna, several Board Members and other officials participated in the vahana seva.
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