TIRUPATI, MAY 23, 20226: The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Govindaraja Swamy commenced grandly on Saturday morning with Dhwajarohanam performed in Mithuna Lagnam amid Vedic chants and Govinda namasmarana.
The sacred Garuda flag was ceremoniously hoisted atop the Dwajasthambam between 7.35 a.m. and 8.49 a.m., marking the formal beginning of the nine-day festival and inviting Mukkoti Devatas to the Brahmotsavams.
Earlier, Sri Govindaraja Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, accompanied by Chakrathalwar and parivara deities, took a ceremonial procession through the four mada streets, blessing devotees.
Special Vedic rituals, including Vishwaksena Aradhana, Vastu Homam, Garuda Homam and Raksha Bandhanam, were also performed.
Later, Snapana Tirumanjanam was conducted grandly to the utsava deities with milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandal paste.
In the evening, Unjal Seva will be held from 5.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva at 7 p.m., where the deity will bless devotees along the mada streets.
TTD made elaborate arrangements for the Brahmotsavams with decorative lighting, floral arrangements, paintings, rangolis and summer shelters, giving Tirupati a vibrant spiritual atmosphere.
Religious, devotional and cultural programmes are also being organized daily under the auspices of TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Annamacharya Project and Dasa Sahitya Project.
