Aroma of Sacred Mixtures Delights Devotees

Vijayawada, 7 July 2017: The denizens of Vijayawada who converged to witness the most coveted Abhisheka Seva were enthralled by the divine charm of Lord on Friday in PWD grounds on the fourth day of the ongoing Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams.

After Sulrabhatam, Thomala and Archana sevas, the Abhishekam to the presiding deity of Lord Venkateswara started with sacred waters, then with Milk, followed by sandal paste and other scented articles like powdered Pachcha Karpooram, which were brought earlier in the silver vessels.

While performing the Abhishekam to Moola Virat, Purshasukta, Narayanasukta, Srisukta, Bhusuktha, Neelasuktha and selected Pasurams from the Divya Pradbandham were all recited by the priests. Later, the Abhishekam is performed for the image of Goddess Lakshmi situated on the chest of Lord with Turmeric Paste.

The entire premises were caught in the fine aroma of these sacred ingredients giving a chill thrill to the devotees.

KALYANOTSAVAM AND VASANTHOTSAVAM ON JULY 8

Twin religious events are set to muse the denizens of Vijayawada on Saturday with Vasanthotsavam in the morning and celestial wedding of the deities, Srinivasa Kalyanam in the evening.

TIRUNAMA DHARANA AND TRADITIONAL DRESS

The PWD grounds in Vijayawada, which is hosting the religious event Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams set an example of Sanatana Hindu Dharma, with devotees voluntarily taking part in all the rituals in traditional attire wearing Tirunamam.

Tirunamam signifies the white clay found much below the crust of the earth and infact this is used as the powder to wear a flame shaped mark. This namam is applied in such a way that it starts from the point in between the eyebrows and goes up straight till the top edge of the forehead and gives the shape of a flame. 

The flame shaped namam signifies the Atman or Atma Jyothi which is nothing but represents the sacred name of the God.

All devotees irrespective of ages, genders have been taking part in these rituals following the Hindu Dharma which remained as a special attraction.