Bhashyakarula Utsavam Commences

Tirumala, 30 Apr. 19: The 19-day religious fete, Sri Bhashyakarula Utsavam commenced on a grand note in Tirumala on Tuesday.

The Sri Vaishnavaite Saint Bhagavat Sri Ramanujacharya has penned Sri Bhashyam and hence became famous as Bhashyakarulavaru.

The festive commenced on the advent of Arudra Star whichhappens to be the birth start of the saintly person. As a part of this festival the processional deity of Sri Bhashyakarulavaru was taken on a procession in golden tiruchi in the mada streets. 

As a part of this 19 day fete, Bhashyakarula Sattumora will be observed on May 9 and the festival concludes on May 18.