Koil Alwar Held in Sri Govindaraja Swamy Vari Temple

Ahead of Deepavali Asthanam on October 30, the

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam (temple cleansing ritual) was performed at Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple on Thursday.

As part of fete the walls, roofs, puja materials etc. of Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple along with other sub-temples in the temple complex were cleaned with water mixed with spices such as Namakopu, Srichurnam, Musk, Turmeric, Pachchaku, Camphor, Sandalwood powder, Saffron, Kichiligadda - a tuber. 

Later on the devotees were allowed for Darshan.

On the occasion of Deepavali festival on October 30, special Diyas will be lit at Srivari Sannidhi, Sri Parthasarathi Swamy, Sri Andal Ammavaru, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, Sri Pundarikavalli Ammavaru, Sri Bhashyakarula Varu sannidhis within the temple complex.

On the occasion of Deepavali Asthanam, special oils lamps brought from the Sri Pundarikavalli Ammavari temple are offered to the presiding deity.

Deputy EO of the temple Smt Shanti, Superintendent Sri Chiranjeevi, Temple Inspector Sri Dhananjayulu and archakas were present.