TIRUMALA, OCTOBER 17, 2026: As part of the ongoing annual Navaratri Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala, Sri Malayappa Swamy blessed devotees on the Gaja Vahanam on the sixth evening, on Saturday.
The vahana procession was held in a grand manner amidst the auspicious sounds of traditional musical instruments. Majestic elephants led the procession, while devotional groups enthralled devotees with bhajans and Kolatams, accompanied by the chanting of the Jeeyangars’ Goshti.
A large number of devotees offered camphor harathis along the procession route, braving the rains and sought the blessings of Sri Venkateswara.
Meanwhile, Gaja Vahanam implies majesty, royalty and richness. It is a symbol of prosperity.
The event was attended by Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional Executive Officer Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, CVSO Sri Muralikrishna, and other officials.
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