Pushkarini Turns into A Sea Of Humanity

The temple tank at Tiruchanoor turned into a Human Sea with scores of devotees taking a holy bath in Padma Sarovaram on the auspicious day of Panchami Tithi on Friday.

The entire pilgrim centre was caught in devotional waves with the devotees chanting Govinda Namas with spiritual ecstasy.

SNAPANA TIRUMANJANAM 

Under the leadership of Kankanabhattar Sri Srinivasacharyu, a celestial ceremony was held from 10 am to 11.45 am for the Utsava deity of Sri Padmavati Devi and Sri Sudarshana Chakratthalwar in the Panchami Tirtha Mandapam.  

On this occasion, the utsava murthies were anointed with milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandalwood.  Several tastefully prepared garlands and crowns decorated the Goddess during the ritual providing a delightful feast to the eyes of the devotees.

Garlands made of Black grapes, Cuscus, Seeds stood as a special attraction. While the Panchami Thirtha Mandapam was decorated with various cut flowers and Australian Oranges. These garlands were donated by donors from Tirupur of Tamilnadu.

Both the Pontiffs of Tirumala, Chairman Sri BR Naidu, EO Sri Syamala Rao and a galaxy of top brass officials of TTD and others participated.