Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam performed at Tirumala temple ahead of Brahmotsavams
The Tirumala temple performed the Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, a traditional four-hour cleansing ritual, ahead of the annual Brahmotsavams. Temple officials and priests participated in the purification process, which involves applying a herbal paste to the temple complex.
Why it matters
This ritual is a significant cultural and religious event for millions of devotees, marking the preparation for one of the temple's most important annual festivals.
Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, the traditional cleansing ritual, was performed at the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Tuesday ahead of the annual Brahmotsavams scheduled from September 15 to 23.
TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, priests, officials and staff participated in the four-hour purification ritual, conducted in accordance with Agama traditions.
The ritual is performed four times a year, particularly on the Tuesday preceding the Brahmotsavams, Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam and Vaikunta Ekadasi.
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