Snapana Performed to Sahasra Seersha Purusha on day of Jyestabhishkam

Tirumala, 24 June 2018: As a part of the three day annual Jyestabhishekaam in Tirumala temple, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed to the processional deities on Sunday.

SIGNIFICANCE: Of the Pancha Beras of Lord Venkateswara, the processional deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy is considered as Utsava Beram. As this idol was found in deep forest of Seshachala ranges, it is also revered as Sri Malaya Kuniya Ninra Perumal as per the available inscription belonging to 1339AD.

RITUAL: After a series of religious events in Yagashala by ritwiks, the deities were brought to Kalyanotsava Mandapam and seated on a special platform. Later amidst the chanting of veda mantras including Pancha suktas, abhishekam was rendered to deities with milk, coconut water, honey, turmeric and sandal paste.

VAJRA KAVACHAM:

Later in the evening, Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy blessed the devotees in Vajra Kavacham on the first day.

TTD has cancelled Arjitha Vasanthotsavam in view of Jyestabhishekaam on Sunday

HH Tirumala Pedda Jiyangar Swamy, HH Tirumala Chinna Jiyar Swamy, chief priests Venugopala Deekshitulu, Govinda Raja Deekshitulu, TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal, Temple DyEO

Harindranath were also present.