Snapana Tirumanjanam with Basil, Lotus Seeds and Pavitra Mala

On the third day of the ongoing Srivari annual Brahmotsavam in Tirumala on Wednesday, the holy ritual of Snapana Tirumanjanam was held at the Ranganayakula Mandapam in Srivari temple.

The unique ceremony included the decoration of Utsava deities with Pavitra malas and garlands made from the seeds of Holy Basil and Lotus.

The grand event held at Ranganayakula Mandapam enthralled the devotees as the Utsava idols of Sri Malayappa Swami and His consorts Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi were given Abhishekam for two hours amidst Veda mantras by archaka Swamis.

The utsava idols were adorned with Almonds, Anjeer, etc. Flower and fruit decorations of the canopy were made under directions of Deputy Director of TTD Garden wing Sri Srinivasulu and all garlands were donated by Sri Rajender of Tiruppur of Tamilnadu.

TTD Chairman Sri B Karunakara Reddy, EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, JEO Smt Sada Bhargavi, temple Dyeo Sri Lokanatham and others were present.