Brahmotsavam begins at Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati
The annual Brahmotsavam at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati has begun with vibrant celebrations. The opening ceremony included the hoisting of the sacred flag and various rituals performed by priests. The festival features a series of traditional events over nine days, attracting numerous devotees.
- ▪The Brahmotsavam festival commenced on Saturday at the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple.
- ▪The 'Dhwajarohanam' ritual involved hoisting the sacred flag amid Vedic chants.
- ▪Elaborate arrangements were made for the festival, including decorations and relief for devotees from the heat.
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The annual Brahmotsavam at the TTD’s Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple commenced on a colourful note on Saturday.The ‘Dhwajarohanam’ ritual was performed in the morning, during which priests hoisted the sacred ‘Dhwaja Patam’ atop the temple flag post amid Vedic chants and the playing of traditional musical instruments.The ceremony was held between 7.35 a.m. and 8.49 a.m., considered an auspicious period according to the Hindu almanac. Earlier, the yellow flag bearing the imprint of Garuda, the celestial carrier of Govindaraja Swamy, was taken in a procession along the four mada streets surrounding the temple.According to temple mythology, the flag-hoisting ceremony symbolically invites demi-gods and celestial beings to witness the nine-day annual festival.‘Snapana Tirumanjanam’ (celestial…
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