Vedic rituals for abundant rains commence in Tirumala
Vedic rituals, including the Kareeristi-Varunajapa-Parjanya Shanti yagam, have commenced at the Dharmagiri Veda Vignana Peetham in Tirumala. The ceremonies aim to invoke divine blessings for timely and abundant rainfall.
Why it matters
These rituals reflect the intersection of traditional cultural practices and environmental concerns regarding water security in the region.
Seeking divine blessings for timely and abundant rains, the Kareeristi-Varunajapa-Parjanya Shanti yagam commenced at the Dharmagiri Veda Vignana Peetham in Tirumala on Monday (August 31, 2026).
The elaborate Vedic rituals are being conducted by 32 ritwiks in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, said Peetham principal K.S.S. Avadhani.
As part of the rain-invoking rituals, 12 ritwiks performed Varunajapa and chanted Parjanya Shanti mantras while standing in the water of Gogarbham dam. Other ritwiks recited verses from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhaghavatam.
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