Recommendation letters will not be accepted on September 30
TIRUMALA, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024: The traditional temple cleansing Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed in Tirumala temple on October 1 in view of the annual Brahmotsavams which is scheduled from October 4 to 12. Astadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva remains cancelled in view of this ceremony on Tuesday.
In Tamil, Koil means ‘Holy Shrine’, Alwar means “Devotee”, Tiru means “Celestial”, Manjanam means “sacred bath”. On the whole, Koil Tirumanjanam is the purification ceremony of the sanctum sanctorum and temple premises by devotees.
During the ceremony, all the deities and other articles are removed from the sanctum sanctorum and cleansed with an aromatic mixture called “Parimalam” comprising camphor, sandal paste, saffron, turmeric, Kicchili Gadda (a root vegetable) etc. which is smeared all around that acts as a disinfectant.
This entire activity takes places from 6am to 10am. Later the cover on the main deity is removed and the deities, deepam and other articles are replaced inside. Special pujas and Naivedyams are then offered to the presiding deity.
This religious ceremony is performed strictly as per the agama sastra and is conducted four times a year viz. before (usually on Tuesdays) Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, Vaikunta Eakadasi and Annual Brahmotsavams.
VIP BREAK DARSHAN CANCELLED
Given this ritual, TTD has cancelled VIP break darshan (except for protocol VIPs) on October 1. As such no recommendation letters will be entertained on September 30. The devotees are requested to make note of this and cooperate with the management.
