Tirupati, Mar 14 (TNT): The inner meaning of Metlotsavam is to follow the path of righteousness and gradually climb each step in life to reach God, said Dr Medasani Mohan, Special Officer of the TTD Annamacharya Project.
The Metlotsavam was conducted in a grand manner on Saturday morning at Alipiri Padala Mandapam under the auspices of the TTD Annamacharya Project, marking the 523rd death anniversary of saint Annamacharya.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Mohan said that since ancient times, several great devotees have traversed the Alipiri footpath to Tirumala and received the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.
Participating in the sacred Metlotsavam provides immense spiritual fulfilment, he added.
More than 1,000 members of bhajan groups and renowned artists from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu participated in the event.
The participants climbed the seven hills chanting devotional songs and later had darshan of the Lord.
He also announced that a Saptagiri Sankeertana group singing programme would be held on Sunday evening at Narayanagiri Gardens in Tirumala.
Around 20 artists from Singapore voluntarily participated in the Annamacharya death anniversary celebrations.
The “Ashtalakshmi Students Group,” led by Dr K Bhagyamurthy, took part in the Metlotsavam.
Earlier, descendants of Annamacharya performed Metla Pooja at Alipiri Padala Mandapam.
Artists of the Annamacharya Project later rendered Saptagiri Sankeertanas in group singing.
Popular keertanas including “Brahma Kadigina Paadamu,” “Bhavamulona Bahyamunandunu,” “Enta Matramuna Evvaru Talachina Antamatrame Neevu,” “Podagantimayya Ninnu Purushottama,” and “Kondalalo Nelakonna Konetirayudu” were presented, with devotees enthusiastically joining the singing.
TTD Annamacharya Project Director Latha, Annamacharya descendant Tallapaka Harinarayanacharyulu, and several artists participated in the programme.
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