Deepavali Asthanam held at Tirumala temple

Tirumala, Nov 8 (TNT) : The customary Deepavali Asthanam was observed at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on Sunday on the occasion of the festival of lights.

As part of the rituals, the processional deities of Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, and Vishvaksena were ceremoniously seated at the Garuda Alwar Sannidhi near the Bangaru Vakili. Special pujas were performed to the deities.

Later, new silk vastrams were presented to the presiding deity and the processional deities.

TTD Specified Authority Chairman and Executive Officer M Ravi Chandra conveyed Deepavali greetings to Srivari devotees across the globe.

TTD Additional Executive Officer CH Venkaiah Chowdary and Chief Vigilance and Security Officer Murali Krishna also extended their festive greetings.

Both pontiffs of Tirumala, besides religious and temple staff, were present.

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