DWAJA AVAROHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM CONCLUDES WITH DWAJA AVAROHANAM

Tirumala, 07 Oct 2011(P.R.O) Dwaja Avarohanam was performed at Dwajasthambam inside Sri Vari Temple on the concluding day of Sri Vari Annual Brahmotsavam at Tirumala on friday night. Earlier processional diety of Lord Malayappaswamy along with His consorts were taken out in procession on gold tiruchi around four mada streets.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri R.Suryapraksh Rao, Ms. Charu Sinha, DIG, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

CHAKRASNANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- CHAKRASNANAM

Tirumala, 07 Oct 2011(P.R.O) The Srivari Brahmotsavam came to crescendo and climaxed on the Ninth day with the Chakrasnanam ritual performed in the presence of thousands of devotees at the Swami Puskarini near the Tirumala Temple. The chakrasnanm signaled the penultimate ritual of the nine day devotional and spiritual bonanza at Srivari Temple ,Tirumala.

As part of the event the utsava idols which were paraded all the nine days are once again taken out of temple in a Pallaki utsavam in the early hours on the four mada streets. They are along with the Sri Chakrathalwar are offered Panchamrutha snapana Thirumanjanam at the Sri Varahaswamy temple.

Later the utsava idols are given bath in the Pushkarini and the opportunity to bathe with their beloved deity is exploited by thousands of devotees to share the sacred waters and be-get his blessings . After the bath the utsava idols are brought back to the temple.

A special ritual of worships and prayers are performed to the Utsava idols at Ranganayakula mantapam in evening before the preparations for the Dwajavarohanam, heralding the close of Brahmotsavam.

HE Governor of AP Sri E.S.L.Narasimhan, Hon'ble Minister Sri M.Venkataramana,Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri R.Suryapraksh Rao, Ms. Charu Sinha, DIG, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

ASWA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- ASWA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 06 Oct 2011(P.R.O) Tirumala, 06 Oct 2011: Lord Venkateswara rides his horse chariot in the evening of eighth day of the Srivari Brahmotsavam-2010 and enthralls pilgrims who descend to the hill town as the festival reaches a crescendo and marches towards conclusion.

The Ashwa Vahanam procession denotes one of his most popular and well received avatars Kalki – a Good Samaritan who fights the evil and protects the righteous and good things in the Kaliyuga.

The Kalki avatar of Lord Venkateswara is hailed as the most significant in the celestial lore’s of Malayappa. The Horse (Ashwa) is described as the only living being to get a rare and unique opportunity to witness the first meeting of Lord Venkateswara and his consort Goddess Padmavati, their romance whichfinally culminated in love and wedding.

The Aswa Vahanam of Lord Venkateswara sends message to everyone to keep way from Kali-dosha and continuously pray and sing the keertans of lord to wardoff the impact of wrong doings.

As a knight riding the horse, Lord Venkateswara displays his inborn Kshyatriya credentials as a fighter and as a brave soldier who always fight the evil and protect the poor, weak and righteous.

HE Governor of AP Sri ESL Narasimhanan,Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri J.Sathyanarayanam IAS, Ex chairman, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri R.Suryapraksh Rao, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

RATHOTSAVAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- RATHOTSAVAM

Tirumala, 06 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the penultimate day of Srivari Brahmotsavam-2010, on the eighth day, the Malayapaswami is seated on a high pedestal throne and is taken on a procession around the four- mada streets on a wooden chariot which is over 35- feet tall.

The Rathotsavam festival is a highly emotional event known for the flow of bhakti sangeet, keertans, bhajans and full pitched rendering by the devotees who accompany the procession of the deity. The Rathotsavam of Tirumala is ignificant for its salient features. It is dragged by devotees and temple staff with the help of secure four inch thick jute ropes all along the thiru mada streets surrounding the temple shrine. The Rathotsavam has a special spiritual message embedded in the Kathopanishad which compared it to blending of the soul with the body.

The saint poet Annamacharya says that divine being that was an embodiment of all living things, was thus dragging his own chariot.

Hon'ble Minister Sri M.Venkataramana,Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri J.Sathyanarayanam IAS, Ex chairman, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri R.Suryapraksh Rao, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

CHANDRAPRABHA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF CHANDRAPRABHA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 05 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the evening of seventh day of the Srivari Brahmotsavam at Tirumala the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara rides atop a Chandra Prabha Vahanam to the delight of thousands of devotees who gather around the four mada streets to witness the divine event.

Chandra or the moon stands for promoting medicinal values among living beings including plants. As per the scripts in the “Purushottama Praptiyagam” Chandra is described as Lord Vishnu who as an invisible architect evolved solutions for all ills of the society as the Bhagavat Geeta mentions “Nakshatrana Aham Shashi” (I am a spot on the moon) with the Lord Himself describing as Moon.

The Chandra Prabha Vahanam signifies the role of school of herbal and Ayurveda. The florists from Coimbattore made a special 18 feet garland and an arch made of white jasmine and ixora flowers as per the Agama shastras and enriched the divine energy of the utsava idols of Lord Venkateswara.

The event is telecast by the SVBC channel and the TTD has made elaborate arrangemenhts for the public to get a better view ofthe Vahanams on the sacred four mada streets with llpublic conveniences like toilets,baths, drinking water and audio facilities.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri K.Chiranjeevi MLA, Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Smt. P.Rajyalakshmi, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

SURYAPRABHA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF SURYAPRABHA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 05 Oct 2011(P.R.O) The procession of Lord Venkateswara on the seventh day of Srivari Brahmotsavams atop the Surya prabha vahanam was an enthralling experience to all the devotees. The Tirumala deity rides atop a vehicle adorned by Surya, the sun god, who was the key architect of life of humans, animals and plants.

All devout offer prayers to Sun god every morning and the chanting of Gayatri Mantram triggers a divine energy among all. Surya rides the chariot driven by seven celestial horses. He spread light and health in the world and also removed away darkness which symbolized poverty, illiteracy and ignorance.

The Chariot of Surya Prabha of Lord Venkateswara is specially designed and flower arrangement is done by a special 20 member team of florists from Coimbatore. “The entire Surya Prabha design is made of jasmine flowers and laced with red and orange colored Kanakambara or Roses “ says S. Srinivasulu, Temple official in charge of Gardens Department.

It is common belief the darshan of Surya Prabha Vahanam provided long life to all devotees and also relieved of all illness. On this occasion the people from all corners of the district bring their aged and sick parents to cure them with the sight of the Surya Prabha Vahanam procession.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri J.Sathyanarayanam IAS, Ex chairman, Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Smt. P.Rajyalakshmi, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

GAJA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF GAJA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 04 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the evening of the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, Lord Venkateswara enthralled the devotees on the Gaja Vahanam. Elephant has been a vehicle of the Tirumala deity from time immemorial.

The richness of hindu mythology lies in its generosity to provide a respectable position of worship even for various species of fauna. Starting from Cow to Crow each of these creatures have a revered place in Hindu scriptures. Among those blessed creatures, the mighty elephant occupies a pride place being the vehicle of Goddess Laxmi Devi, the Consort of Lord Vishnu. To appease His consort as well to bless the devotees with prosperity lord takes a pleasure ride on Gaja Vahanam.

The procession of Lord Malayappa well decorated with jewellery of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones atop the Elephant vehicle is a celestial sight for all of his devotees.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri J.Sathyanarayanam IAS, Ex chairman, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Smt. P.Rajyalakshmi, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

SWARNA RADHAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF SWARNA RADHAM

Tirumala, 04 Oct 2011(P.R.O) The sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam at Tirumala heralds distinct and unique celebration popularly known Swarna Rathotsavam (the festival of the Golden chariot.

Legends says being the Lord of Riches Lord Malayappa has taken a pleasure ride on the richly decorated golden chariot along with his two Consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi and his chariot followed Shunya ratham of Brahma and other chariots dragged by Elephant, Ashwa and Vrushaba (bull).

As part of established tradition, the barbers of Kalyana katta-tonsuring centre of Tirumala where thousands offer their hair to the deity to redeem their vows – offered a golden umbrella to Lord Venkateswara on the occasion of Swarna Rathotsavam.

Mythology says that the golden chariot of Lord Venkateswara is driven by four horses namely Sugriva, Shaibya, Meghapuspha and Valahaka with Daraka as his sarathi.

The darshan of Lord Venkateswara on his golden chariot is a memorable experience to all his devout. Many Hindus consider once in a life opportunity to witness the golden chariot festival as part of Brahmotsavam will get them salvation. It is comparable only to the colorful and picturesque Ratha yatra of Lord Krishna in Dwaraka .

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Smt. P.Rajyalakshmi, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

HANUMANTHA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF HANUMANTHA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 04 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam , the presiding deity Lotd Venkateswara gives darshan to his devout followers on the Hanuman Vahanam .

Hanuman is considered one of the top devotees of Lord Vishnu in one of his avatars as Lord Rama . He is also hailed as a exponent of all four vedas, Nava vyakarana pundit and destroyer of Lanka.

Hanuman is considered as an embodiment of Wisdom, Muscle power, success , Braveness, health, over active, fearless and common sense. One of the hillocks on the Tirumala hill range is also named as Anjanadr. He is also known as Vayu Putra of Anjana born out of power of ‘tapas’, Hanuman.

As done ardent devotee who carried Sri Rama on his shoulders, Hanumans association with Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Rama is nothing unusual. It is said that Lord Sri Rrama had taught the secrets of Atma Tatva to his most loyal disciple, Hanuman. The Sita Ramanjaneya Samvadam is the basic theme of a Telugu poetry of yester years.

Thus the darshan of Lord Venkateswara along with Hanuman is considered not only auspicious but also as an high intellectual association. “ The appearance of both Lord Rama and Hanuman is said to inspire the pundits for an extensive exploration of Vedic scriptures and promote righteous life style “ says Dr. A.V . Ramana Dikshitulu , the chief priest of TTD.

Hanuman is also described as Bhavishyat Brahma for his blessings and acts denote a special and spiritual path for everyone to abide and to lead a peaceful and prosperous livelihood.

Special light arrangements besides, public toilets, drinking water, First Aid and Ambulance are made around the holy four Mada streets to provide a total eyeful view of the procession of Vahanam . Cultural troupes comprising of dancers from all regions etc pre4cede the Vahanam procession of Lord Venkateswara.

The event is broadcast by the Sri Venkateswara Bhakti channel which has set up live coverage of the event with its state of art equipment to give a glimpse of the Brahmotsvam event to lakhs of devotees all over the world. The SVBC also offered free signal to all electronic channels of not only the Vahanam procession but also all events in the Temple shrine during the nine day BRAHMOTSAVAM.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, TTD Board members Sri Muthyam Reddy, Smt. P.Rajyalakshmi, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

GARUDA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF GARUDA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 03 Oct 2011(P.R.O) The Garuda Vahanam on the fifth day of the Srivari Navarathri Brahmotsavam is considered the most significant of all events in the festival.

Garuda or the Eagle is the main and daily vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Besides being the daily transport , Garuda also said to sit atop the Dwajam on the day of Dwajarohanam ( inauguration of Brahmotsavam ) and herald the event and invit all the Devatas for the event on earth . As the Key watcher of happenings around Lord Vishnu , Garuda also supervises the course of the entire Srivari Brahmotsavam , say the legends.

Garuda functions as a servant, friend, life supporter, insignia, and flag of lord Venkateswara’s vehicle. Garuda is the most respected and most sought after follower of Lord Vishnu and the only one described in puranas as one who could flight at the speed of light.

Garuda Seva is prominent in 108 countries around the globe including the Asian and South Asian countries and even widely watched with great reverence even in the countries like Mynamar, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Large crowds from Tirupathi and other districts, towns of neighboring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka land up in Tirumala for the distinct Garudaseva event.

“The darshan of Lord Venkateswara on Garuda vahanam is very auspicious and fulfill all desires of the devotees “

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, Sri Muthyam Reddy, TTD Board Member, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

MOHINI AVATHARAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF MOHINI AVATHARAM

Tirumala, 03 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the fifth day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara enthralled his devotees by appearing in the form of celestial beauty Mohini (female costumes) and lived up to his reputation as an “alankara priyudu (well dressed, be-jewelled handsome personality).

As legends put it Lords appearance as bejeweled and charming Mohini throws the demons (Asura’s) in confusion and wins the celestial battle in favor of the Devatas. The objective of the Mohini avatar is also to indicate that the entire universe is spell bound under the Mystic Mohini and that the Lord of Tirumala is the king pin and key architect of this high drama in the universe. The superb decoration of the idol baffles even young damsels wondering at richness of the jewels and also the beauty of the utsava idol of Mohini.

The devout say that by appearing as Mohini during the Srivari Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara had sent a message that the entire universe was a creation of his Maya. To overcome this maya everyone should worship him.

Among the various forms donned by Lord MahaVishnu, Mohini-the universal beauty is the adorable form of supernaturally beautiful Enchantress. Through Mohini Avatara the lord enlightens his devotees not to fall prey to worldly desires and come out of that "Maya".

At the same time Lord Venkateswara appears as a child Sri Krishna before his countless devotees on a pallaki (palanquin) made of ivory and Rose woodpresented to the Temple by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore.

It is a pleasant surprise to see Srivaru decked up as Mohini and riding in a bright white palanquin made of silver and ivory. The superbly carved palanquin highlighted the Mohini who cast her spell on non-believers and transformed them into His ardent disciples.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Joint Executive Officers, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri Venkatarami Reddy, Sri Muthyam Reddy, TTD Board Member, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

MUTHYAPU PANDIRI VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF MUTHYAPU PANDIRI VAHANAM

Tirumala, 01 Oct 2011(P.R.O) In the evening of Day -3 of the Salaktla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara appears before his devotees on a vehicle decorated with prices less and resplendent white pearls which spread the message of peace ,love and co-existence in the society.

Legend says that pearls, a produce of sea, is formed when the dew and rain drops into pearl chip in the ocean. Even Sri Krishna wears pearl nose rings and necklaces and Lord Venkateswara hailed as “Alankara priya”(lover of decoration).

During the Srivari Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara sat proudly along with his consorts sat in a vahanam decked up milk white pearls in the shape of a pandal.

The 26th chapter of Padmapuranam refers to an umbrella made ofpearls giving shade to Lord Vishnu and several contemporary poets of the bygone days had described the hood of Adisesha giving cool shade of Pearl umbrella to the celestial deity.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Joint Executive Officer, Sr Muthyam Reddy, TTD Board Member, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

SIMHA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF SIMHA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 01 Oct 2011(P.R.O) On the third day of the Srivari Brahmotsavam, Lord Venkateswara will give darshan outside his temple to lakhs devotees who come from all over the world on his vehicle of Simha (Lion).

The incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the Mrugendrudu (most ferocious and strong among the animals-Lion) is an indication of Lord Venkateswara as a powerful entity born to punish the erring anti-social elements on the universe and devoted for protection of the righteous, poor and the weaker sections in the society. Being a Simha, is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as ‘Narasimha’ whom the puranas and legends speak in
volumes for his drive against ‘Dushta’(wrong doors) and protection of the weak, poor and the god fearing persons.

In the Yoga shastra – a Lion was seen as an embodiment of power and speed. The valor of Lord Venkateswara who had made such an animal as his vehicle is thus displayed in abundance. The statues of Lions in the Ananda Nilayam in the Srivari temple complex have displayed the affection of Lord Venkateswara for Lions.

The idols of Narasimha in Yoga mudra in the temple and also the idol of Lakshmi Narasimha on the way to Tirumala exhibit the significance of Lion (Simha) in the celestial entourage of Lord Venkateswara.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Joint Executive Officer, Sr Muthyam Reddy, TTD Board Member, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pialli,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

HAMSA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF HAMSA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 30 Sep 2011(P.R.O) The grand procession of Lord Venkateswara on the second day of Salakatla Brahmotsavam on the beautiful HamsaVahanam is colourful feast to the tens of thousands of eyes. Lord Venkateswara as Malayalappaswami blessed his devotees as Veenapani Saraswati atop Hamsa or Swan.

Swan or Hamsa also stands out for its capabilities to weed out the good from the bad. In other words the celestial bird is known for its in-born virtues to segregate the milk from water in a pot of this mixed liquid. This denotes that Lord Venkateswara as Hamsavahanaroodha(the rider of swan vehicle) will weed out the bad qualities in a human being and retain only the good virtues.

As saint –poet Annamacharya put it “Hamsa-cheti palu neeru-natlaye batuku” . In his embodiment as Veena pani atop the golden swan , Lord Venkateswara drives home the point among the devotees to give up ‘Aham’(ego)and to contribute their might in the service of mankind by helping the poor and needy.

Srivari Hamsa Vahanam denotes the significance attached towards selfless service of everyone towards mankind and that ego and personal pride would keep them away from Lord Venkateswara and his divine blessings.

TTD Chairman Sri K.Bapi Raju and TTD Executive Officer Sri L.V.Subramanyam released audio cd titled "Hodi Bheri" of Dasa Sahithya and Sri Venkateswara Prabhatha Stavamu by Thallapaka Pedda Tirumalacharya in front of Vahanam.

Sri K.S.Srinivasa Rao, Joint Executive Officer, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.

CHINNASESHA VAHANAM

SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF CHINNASESHA VAHANAM

Tirumala, 30 Sep 2011(P.R.O) On the sunny morning of the on-going annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara the processional deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy was taken out in a grand procession on ‘Chinna Sesha Vahanam' around the holy mada' streets encircling the holy shrine.

Thousands of devotees witnessed the divine procession which lasted for over two hours as he one km procession of the Chinna Sesha Vahanam was preceded by devotional bhajan roupes and the Vedic pundits reciting holy hymns.

According to Hindu puranas the Kundalini Shakti is said to be most powerful level of energy and called Kaivalya Gnana. This is the potent energy available to mankind by the grace of Lord of Lords Sri Venkateswara and is represented by mighty snake.

To make the human being about the important of that Serpentine Kundalini
energy which enables human being to reach the 8.4 millionth manifestations, the last in the cosmic life cycle lord takes ride on Chinna Sesha Vahanam which is also believed to be the divine serpentine Vasuki.

The TTD has made elaborate seating arrangements (capacity of 75,000)on all the galleries of the sacred Mada Streets besides provision of public utilities like toilets, drinking water and also huge plasma Screens to give better views to all the audience.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, TTD Board Members Sri C.Muthyam Reddy, Sri Routhu Suryaprakash Rao, Smt. Rajeswari, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Rao, Joint Executive Officer, Sri M.K.Singh, CV&SO, , Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyE.O(Temple), Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V.&S.O, Sri Chandrasekhar Pialli,Temple Peishkars and others were also present.