Eetarambharatam Tirupati correspondent Manoj Kumar
July 18 :
The annual Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams commenced on a grand spiritual note at Srinivasamangapuram Temple . The three-day festival will continue till July 19, featuring special rituals, Snapana Tirumanjanam, Unjal Seva, Vahana Sevas and devotional cultural programmes.The festival began with Suprabhata Seva in the early hours, followed by Tomala Seva, Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam, Sahasranamarchana, Bali, Sattumora and Abhishekam. Later, Anivara Asthanam, Snapana Tirumanjanam and Unjal Seva were performed as per tradition.
In the evening, the Lord blessed devotees by taking a majestic procession on Pedda Sesha Vahanam through the four Mada Streets amidst Govinda chants.Hanumantha Vahanam will be held on July 18, followed by Garuda Vahanam on July 19, from 7 pm to 8 pm.The festivities will conclude with Parveta Utsavam on July 20 at 7 am near Srivari Mettu, followed by a Special Asthanam.TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Annamacharya Project, SV College of Music and Dance are organising daily devotional music and cultural programmes during the festival.
The Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams commemorate the historic restoration of the ancient temple and the resumption of worship, making them one of the most significant annual festivals of the shrine, comparable in importance to the Brahmotsavams.
Temple Special Grade Deputy EO Smt. Varalakshmi, AEO Sri Gopinath, Superintendent Sri Harikrishna, Temple Inspectors, priests, officials, Srivari Sevaks and a large number of devotees participated in the inaugural day celebrations.
