Garuda Seva Performed on Garuda Panchami

Tirumala, 28 July 2017: It was a cynosure to the eyes of scores of pilgrims who thronged the temple town of Tirumala on the auspicious day of Garuda Panchami, as they witnessed the majestic procession of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy on mighty Garuda Vahanam.

Garuda the royal eagle and the King of Aves, is believed to grant a protective shield against all snake related malefic conditions in ones natal chart. Garudalwar is propitiated by women on this auspicious day, who wish to give birth to bold, brave and sharp-minded children like Garuda. Newly wed couples perform pooja on this dya for a happy married life. 

Meanwhile the Garuda Seva went off with elan between 7pm and 9pm around the four mada streets surrounding the hill shrine in the pleasant evening on Friday. TTD officials, large number of pilgrims witnessed the celestial procession.

CVSO A Ravikrishna, Temple DyEO  Rama Rao, VGO

Raveendra Reddy and others took part.