Deepavali Astanam in Local Temples

Tirupati, 27 Oct. 19: The traditional temple court,  Deepavali Asthanam was observed in TTD local temples at Tirupati. 

The Asthanam was observed in Kodanda Rama Swamy temple in Tirupati on Sunday. 

While it was a complete delight to see the row of ghee lamps arranged in a traditional manner in the ancient temple of Sri Govindaraja Swamy in Tirupati for Deepavali Asthanam. 

JEO Sri P Basanth Kumar who took part in this religious fete described the fest as "Green Deepavali" as the ritual is celebrated in an eco-friendly manner by litting wiks in Mookullu filled with pure desi cow ghee. 

HH Sri Tirumala Pedda Jeeyangar Swamy and HH Sri Tirumala Chinna Jeeyangar Swamy also graced the fete that was held in the temple on Sunday evening.