Chatrumasa Vratam Commences

The Chaturmasa Vrata Deeksha of senior and junior pontiffs of Tirumala commenced on a sacred note on Sunday.

Following the tradition Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy followed by Sri Chinna Jeeyar and other disciples started from Pedda Jeeyar Mutt located adjacent to Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple. It reached Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple and offered prayers.

At the Mahadwaram of Srivari temple, the Jeeyar duo were offered a traditional welcome by TTD EO Sri J Syamala Rao and the JEO Sri Veerabrahmam.

After offering prayers, at Ranganayakula Mandapam Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy was offered ''Melchat'' while his deputy with ''Ulchat'' Vastram.

Temple DyEO Sri Lokanatham was also present.