TIRUMALA, NOVEMBER 13, 2026: In connection with the Nagula Chaviti festival on Friday night, the processional Deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy, along with His consorts, took a celestial ride on Peddasesha Vahanam.
Like Garuda Vahanam during every full moon day and on Garuda Panchami, the lord will take a ride in the four-mada streets on a finely decorated Pedda Sesha Vahanam- the seven-hooded snake vehicle believed to be Adisesha and bless the devotees. The procession took place between 7 pm and 9 pm.
The procession on the Sesha Vahanam symbolises the essence of Saranagati as the Serpent King Adisesha has served his Master in many ways of being his bed, ornament, umbrella (shade) and many more, offering his loyal services.
Even among the various Brahmotsava Vahana Sevas in Tirumala, Pedda Sesha Vahanam holds the highest significance as the first divine carrier during the nine-day mega religious festival.
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