Lord Makes his Appearance on Sarvabhoopala Vahanam on Second of Vasathotsavam

Tirumala, 6 Apr. 20: On the second day of the ongoing annual Vasanthotsavams in Tirumala, Sri Malayappa Swamy flanked by Sridevi and Bhudevi was brought to Dwajasthambha Mandapam and offered prayers before taken to Kalyanotsava Mandapam for Vasanthotsava Snapana Tirumanjanam on Monday. 

In view of the COVID 19 lockdown restrictions under vogue in Tirumala, TTD has cancelled the procession of Swarnaratham on the second day of Vasanthotsavam. Instead, the deities were brought from the sanctum after the second bell on Tiruchi and seated on Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam and Harati was rendered by the priests. 

Later they were taken to Kalyanotsava Mandapam on golden Tiruchi and Vasanthotsavam was performed between 2pm and 4pm. 

Temple officials and archakas in limited numbers in this solemn fete.