Devotional fervour fills Tirumala with bhajans and kolatam
TIRUMALA, OCTOBER 15, 2026: On the fourth day of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with His consorts, blessed devotees on the Kalpavriksha Vahanam in the Bakasura Vadha alankaram on Thursday morning.
The procession was marked by majestic elephants, auspicious music, devotional bhajans, kolatams and Divya Prabandham recitations by Jeeyangars. Devotees offered camphor harati and sought the blessings of the Lord.
The Kalpavriksha, regarded in Hindu tradition as the divine wish-fulfilling tree, symbolises prosperity and the fulfilment of devotees’ aspirations.
Evening Vahanam: Sri Malayappa Swamy will bless devotees on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam from 7 pm to 9 pm on Thursday.
TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Sri C.H. Venkaiah Chowdary, district officials, Board members and other dignitaries participated in the event.
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