Devotees to Cherish Rare Visual of Utsava Muties from 19th to 23rd June

Tirumala, 18 June 2018: The devotees of Lord Venkateswara, will have a rare visual of Utsava Murthies from June 19 to 23 in Tirumala, as the processional deities will take part in the rituals without their armour (Kavacham) during these days.

In connection with Jyestabhishekam or Abhidheyaka Abhisheka Utsavam in Tirumala from June 24 to 26, the ritual of removal of Kavacham on Utsavarulu will take place on June 19. Usually, the armour of the deities will be removed five days prior to this three-day annual fete.

After the second bell on Tuesday in Srivari temple, the Utsava Murthies of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy, Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi will be brought to the Ranganayakula Mandapam. The Swarna Kavacham adorned to the deities will be removed. With the removal of Kavacham, the processional deities bless the devotees during Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva without Kavacham till June 23.

On the first day of Jyestabhishekam on June 24, after Snapana Tirumanjanam, Sri Malayappa Swamy cheers the devotees in Vajra Kavacham, followed by Muttangi Kavacham on June 25 and in Swarna Kavacham on June 26. This Golden Armour remains on the processional deities till Abhideyaka Abhishekam next year.