Annual Pushpayagam at Tirumala temple on November 16
Tirumala, Nov 9 (TNT) : The annual Pushpayagam will be performed at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on November 16 in accordance with Vaikhanasa Agama traditions, with Ankurarpanam scheduled for November 15, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) said on Monday.
On November 16, following the second archana, second bell and naivedyam, the processional deities of Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, will be taken to the Kalyana Mandapam for Snapana Tirumanjanam.
The deities will be given a special ceremonial bath with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood paste, turmeric and other aromatic substances.
The Pushpayagam will be performed from 1 pm to 5 pm using different varieties of flowers and sacred leaves.
In the evening, after Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, Sri Malayappa Swamy will bless devotees during a procession through the four Mada Streets.
In view of the festival, TTD has cancelled Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjita Brahmotsavam on November 16.
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