Lord Malayappa Swamy, as Kodandarama, rides ‘Hanumantha Vahanam’
The sixth day of the Brahmotsavams in Tirumala featured a vibrant procession of Lord Malayappa Swamy on the 'Hanumantha Vahanam'. The event included cultural troupes from across India and Singapore, drawing large crowds of devotees.
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The Brahmotsavams are a major cultural and religious event in India, reflecting significant social and spiritual participation.
The sixth day of the annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala turned lively on Sunday morning with devotion, music and traditional art forms, as the processional deity, Lord Malayappa Swamy, appeared in the divine form of ‘Kodandarama’ on ‘Hanumantha Vahanam’.
As the processional deity moved through the four Mada streets, accompanied by elephants leading the procession, devotees sang ‘bhajans’ and performed ‘kolatam’, while Jeeyangars’ recitations and strains of traditional ‘Mangala Vadyams’ added to the religious fervour. Devotees thronged the streets and offered camphor ‘haratis’ as the procession passed.
The ‘Hanumantha Vahana’ procession also turned into a vibrant showcase of India’s rich cultural diversity, with 25 traditional art troupes from 10 States and Singapore presenting a blend of dance, music and instrumental performances.
A total of 681 artistes participated in the cultural presentations, bringing an array of regional traditions to the sacred streets of Tirumala.
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