Tirupati: pavitrotsavams commence grandly at Srinivasa Mangapuram temple

Tirupati, Nov 5 (TNT): The annual Pavitrotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram commenced grandly on Thursday.

Special rituals, including Punyahavachanam, Raksha Bandhanam and Snapana Tirumanjanam, were performed to the processional deities of the Lord and His consorts.

Special abhishekam was performed with milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandalwood paste. Pavitra Pratishtha was performed in the evening.

TTD JEO Dr. A. Sharath, Temple Dy. EO Ms. Varalakshmi, temple officials, priests and devotees participated.

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