Darshan of Lord is a Complete New Experience - CJI

Tirumala, 24 Nov. 19: "I have been visiting the temple of Lord Venkateswara from the past forty years but this time, it was totally a new experience for me", expressed, the Honourable Chief Justice of India, Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde who is on his maiden visit to Tirumala in the capacity of CJI.

Earlier the CJI given a traditional warm welcome with Isthikaphal by the temple priests and he was received by TTD Chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy, EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, Additional EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy on his arrival at the main entrance of the Tirumala temple.

Later along with his son Sri Shrinivas Bobde, the CJI offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara in the sanctum sanctorum along on Sunday. The Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Justice Sri Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari also accompanied the CJI during darshan.

After darshan, the CJI was offered Vedasirvachanam by the temple priests at Ranganayakula Mandapam. The Chairman, EO and Additional EO offered Thirtha Prasadams, lamination photo of Lord Venkateswara to the dignitary. 

Sharing his experience of darshan, the CJI said, "it was really a great experience to have darshan and blessings of Lord Venkateswara in the capacity of CJI. The temple and its precincts, the architecture, the serene environs gives a soothing feel and positive energy. The maintenance of the temple by the TTD authorities is laudable", he expressed.

Tirupati Urban SP Sri Gajarao Bhupal, Temple DyEO Sri Harindranath and others were also present.