Simha Vahanam Held

On day 3 of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams Sri Malayappa took out a celestial ride on Simha vahanam in Yoga Narasimha alankaram and blessed the devotees along the sacred Mada streets.

 

The impressive procession of Sri Malayappa was led by majestic elephant, horses, bulls and paraphernalia accompanied by bhajan teams, kolata and traditional drums etc. as devotees offered karpoora Harati at the each turn of Mada streets.

 

Simha, the lion is a symbol of strength, dignity and leadership which reflected in today’s vahana Seva of Sri Malayappa Swamy. The incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the Mrugendrudu (most ferocious and strong among the animals, Lion) is an indication of Lord as a powerful avatar to punish the wrong doers in the universe and protection of the righteous, poor and the weaker sections in the society.

 

In the Yoga Shastra – a Lion was seen as an embodiment of power and speed.

 

The statues of Lions in the Ananda Nilayam, in the Srivari temple complex have also indicated the power of Lion King. The sub temple of Narasimha in Yogamudra in the temple and also the idol of Lakshmi Narasimha on the way to Tirumala in Alipiri footpath route exhibits the significance of Lion (Simha) in the celestial entourage of Lord Venkateswara.

 

Both the Pontiffs of Tirumala, TTD Chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy, EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, TTD Board members and other senior officers of TTD were also present.