From 6 PM to 8:30 PM, Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam, and the Senadhipathi Utsavam were conducted in the four Mada streets surrounding the temple, followed by the sacred Ankurarpanam ritual.
The main segment of Ankurarpanam, Mritsangrahanam (collection of sacred soil), was conducted in Friday Gardens.
The ritual began by worshipping Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy, followed by Gayatri Anushtanam and chanting of the Bhu Suktam.
The priests invoked the blessings of Mother Earth and collected the soil, and ceremoniously brought it to the temple.
The sacred soil, along with nine varieties of pulses (Navadhanyas), was placed in nine different pots, sprinkled with turmeric water, and the seed-sowing ritual (Beejavapanam) was conducted.
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal, JEO Veerabrahmam, CVSO Muralikrishna, temple Deputy EO Harindranath, religious staff, officials, and devotees participated in the event.
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