Ananta Padmanabha Vratam Held

On the auspicious occasion of Ananta Padmanabha Vratam on Thursday, Chakra Snanam was performed in Tirumala.

Sri Sudarshana Chakrattalwar was brought from Tirumala temple on a procession to Swamy Pushkarini at around 6am and Snapanam and special pujas were rendered by priests.

Later the Chakrattalwar was rendered a holy dip in the sacred waters and brought back to the temple.

Every year on the auspicious day of Bhadrapada Chaturdasi, Ananta Padmanabha Vratam is observed by men akin to Varalakshmi Vratam by women devotees.

Temple staff, religious staff were present.