Mohini Dazzles to Mesmerize Devotees

On the morning of Thursday, on the fifth day of the ongoing Navaratri Brahmotsavam in Tirumala, Sri Malayappa donned Mohini avatara - the celestial damsel along with Sri Krishna Swamy on another palanquin to bless the devotees gathered in the galleries of four mada streets. Unlike other Vahana Sevas, Pallaki Utsavam(Mohini Avataram) commenced in front of the Tirumala temple.

As legends put it Lord's appearance as bejewelled and charming Mohini throws the demons (Asuras) in confusion and wins the celestial battle in favour of the Devatas. The objective of the  Mohini avatar is also to indicate that the entire universe is spellbound under the Mystic Mohini (Maya) and that the Lord of Tirumala is the kingpin and key architect of this high drama in the universe. The devout say that by appearing as Mohini during the Srivari Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara had sent a message that the entire universe was a creation of His  Maya. To overcome this maya of materialistic world everyone should worship Him.

Tirumala Sri Pedda Jeeyar along with his deputy Sri Chinna Jeeyar, TTD Chariman Sri Bhumana Karunakara Reddy, EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy and others were present.