TTD SETS FOR A BIG RELIGIOUS SHOW IN VONTIMITTA

VONTIMITTA, MARCH 25: As the annual Brahmotsavams of the TTD taken over temple of Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta is scheduled from April 14-24, TTD is making all round efforts for the first mega religious fete. In this connection, Tirupati Jeo Sri P Bhaskar reviewed the arrangements with the local authorities and TTD officials at Vontimitta in YSR Kadapa district on Friday.

IMPORTANT DAYS:

Later addressing media persons here he said, the annual event will commence with Ankurarpanam on April 14, followed by Sri Ramanavami on April 15, Hanumantha VAHANAM on April 18, Garuda VAHANAM on April 19, Sita Rama Kalyanam on April 20 and Rathotsavam on April 21.

GUV AND CM TO TAKE PART

As the honourable Governor Sri ESL Narasimhan and AP CM Sri N Chandrababu Naidu are likely to take part in Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam onApril 20, TTD has made elaborate security arrangements in coordination with the district police.

PERMANENT KALYANA VEDIKA IN 70ACRES LAND

As nearly two Lakh people are expected to converge for Kalyanam, TTD has set up a permanent Kalyana VEDIKA in the sprawling 70acres land, located adjacent to the Vontimitta temple.

TWO LAKH PEARL PACKETS:

Ttd is also preparing two LAKH holy rice-Akshata and Talambralu-holy pearls to distribute among the devotees who throng the premises to witness the celestial wedding of the deities on April 20. "For this purpose we have purchased thirty kilos of pearls", Jeo added.

FLORAL AND ELECTRICAL ILLUMINATIONS

The mythological theme arches will be erected colourfully TTD electrical and Garden departments to match the occasion while cultural programmes will be organised by the HDPP wing of TTD.

Kadapa District Joint Collector Ms Sweta, ZPCEO Smt Razia Begum, HoDs of various departments of Ttd were also present.