This celestial event took place in the Garudalwar Sannidhi from 6 am to 8.30 am. The Utsava Murthies of Sri Malayappa, Sridevi, Bhudevi, Vishwaksenulavaru and the silver idol of Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, who is also known as Manavala Perumal, were placed at Garudalwar Sannidhi.
While the Koutuka Beram of Manavala Perumal was seated in front of the Mula Virat at Garudalwar Sannidhi, the utsava murthies of deities and the chief commander were seated facing each other. Later, holy snapanam was performed to all these deities amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by pundits.
A holy thread has been tied from the Bhoga Srinivasamurthy idol to the mula virat inside the sanctum, which indicates that as if the Sahasra Kalasabhishekam is taking place to the presiding deity.
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
Meanwhile, the importance of Kautuka Beram of Manavala Perumal or the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy dates back to the 7th Century AD when Sri Perundevi, the Pallava Samavai Queen, presented the 18-inch silver idol of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, which is a replica of the presiding deity.
H H Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, H H Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, one of the Chief Priests of Tirumala temple Venugopala Deekshitulu, DyEO Lokanatham, Peishkar Rama Krishna and others were also present.
