Govindaraja Swamy’s chariot procession marks Tirupati Brhamotsavams
The annual Brahmotsavams in Tirupati featured a grand chariot procession for Sri Govindaraja Swamy and his consorts. Devotees participated by pulling the chariot through the streets, following traditional practices. The event culminated with the idol being paraded on a horse-like carrier in the evening.
- ▪A wooden chariot carrying Sri Govindaraja Swamy and his consorts was pulled by devotees.
- ▪The procession is part of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavams festival.
- ▪Devotees traditionally throw rock salt and pepper at the chariot as part of the rituals.
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A majestic wooden chariot carrying Sri Govindaraja Swamy and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, rolled down the four streets encircling the temple here on Saturday as part of ‘Rathotsavam’ conducted during the annual Brahmotsavams.The event conducted on the penultimate day of the nine-day annual festival, drew large crowds who pulled the chariot using a huge rope connected to it.After the idols were brought from the temple and mounted atop the chariot, hundreds of devotees pulled the vehicle.
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