Malayappa Swamy blesses devotees on Kalpavriksha Vahanam in Tirumala
Tirumala, Oct 15 (TNT) : Sri Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by His consorts, blessed devotees on the Kalpavriksha Vahanam in the Bakasura Vadha alankaram on the fourth day of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams on Thursday morning.
The procession was accompanied by caparisoned elephants, auspicious music, devotional bhajans and kolatams. Jeeyangars recited the Divya Prabandham, while devotees offered camphor harati and sought the blessings of the Lord.
The Kalpavriksha, regarded in Hindu tradition as the divine wish-fulfilling tree, symbolises prosperity and the fulfilment of devotees’ aspirations.
As part of the day’s festivities, Sri Malayappa Swamy will bless devotees on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam from 7 pm to 9 pm on Thursday evening.
TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra, Additional Executive Officer C.H. Venkaiah Chowdary, district officials, board members and other dignitaries participated in the event.
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