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Gaja Vahana Highlights Day 5 of Padmavathi Brahmotsavams as Lakshmi Kasula Haram Arrives

TTD officials carried the Lakshmi Kasula Haram from Tirumala in a Sobha Yatra to adorn the deity for the Gaja Vahana Seva.

Overview

  • The fifth day featured Pallaki Utsavam in the morning despite drizzle, drawing thousands along Tiruchanur’s streets.
  • Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed in the afternoon followed by Vasanthotsavam before the evening procession.
  • Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal, Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary and Joint EO V. Veerabrahmam bore the jewel on their heads to the temple.
  • The evening Gaja Vahana Seva drew heavy turnout, regarded for the Goddess as significant as Garuda Vahana is for Maha Vishnu, with many women offering Harathi on the auspicious Friday.
  • Earlier days saw Muthyapu Pandiri and Simha Vahanams on Day 3 and Kalpa Vriksha in Muralikrishna alankaram with Hanumantha Vahanam on Day 4.