Lord Swings on Gaja Vahanam

Tirumala, 24 Sep. 20: On the evening of the sixth day of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams, Sri Malayappa Swamy seated majestically on Gaja Vahanam and blessed devotees.

 

The episode of Gajendra Moksham in Srimad Bhagavatam narrates how Lord rescued Gajendra and got him relieved from the clutches of Crocodile (Makara). Gaja also known, as Airaavatha is vaahana of Lord Indra that is manifested from ocean during Ksheera-saagara Mathanam.Elephant is a symbol of royalty, richness and pride. This vahanam simply showcases the mightiness of Lord Venkateswara.

 

TTD Chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy, TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, Board members Sri Ananta, Sri Siva Kumar, Sri Govind Hari, DP Anantha, Sri Sekhar Reddy, Dr Nischitha, Smt Prasanthi Reddy, Additional EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, CVSO Sri Gopinath Jatti, Srivari temple DyEO Sri Harindranath were also present.