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Grand Sesha Vastram Ceremony Marks Midpoint of 354th Aradhana Mahotsava

Silk robes from Tirumala, Ahobilam and Kanchi arrived in a grand procession under tight security at the Moola Brindavan

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Overview

  • On the third day, Sri Subudhendra Tirtha led a ceremonial procession to receive and dedicate the Sesha Vastram at the Moola Brindavan of Sri Raghavendra Swamy temple
  • Temple authorities welcomed Sesha Vastrams and silk offerings from Tirumala Tirupati, Ahobilam, Kanchi and Sri Rangam before placing them on the silver throne in the Oonjala Mandapam
  • Thousands of devotees attended Sunday’s rituals, supported by around 200 sevaks from Bangalore serving pilgrims throughout the week
  • DSP Bhargavi and Circle Inspector P. Ramanujulu oversaw a 300-officer deployment and arranged parking at eight locations to manage security and crowd flow
  • The festival’s concluding rites are set for August 14, bringing the week-long Aradhana Mahotsava to a close