Tirumala held its Pournami Garuda Seva on Monday night. From 7 to 9 PM, a fully adorned Sri Malayappa Swamy rode the Garuda Vahanam through the four mada streets and blessed devotees. TTD said the Garuda Vahanam reflects the Lord's love for his devotees, and devotees believe that seeing Garuda removes sins.
Vice-President's visit
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan offered prayers on Monday evening. TTD Executive Officer M. Ravichandra and Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary received him with a traditional Isthikaphal welcome at the Mahadwaram. Following temple custom, he first visited Sri Varaha Swamy temple. After darshan, priests gave him Vedaseervachanam and Theertha Prasadams at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. He then visited Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple. State minister Anagani Satya Prasad was also present.
Crowds this week
- October 25 (Sunday): 85,369 devotees
- October 24: 81,768
- October 23: 70,496
- October 22: 65,113
Coming up
TTD will hold Karthika Masa Homams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple in Tirupati from November 10 to December 8.
