Malayappa Swamy Blesses Devotees on Suryaprabha Vahanam in Tirumala
According to scriptures, the Sun is the source of light in nature and illuminates even the Moon.
Devotees believe that having darshan of Malayappa Swamy on the Suryaprabha Vahanam bestows good health, longevity, happiness, prosperity and noble progeny.
The celestial procession commenced under cloudy skies accompanied by light drizzles and proceeded along the four mada streets.
As the procession reached the Pushkarini point, sunlight broke through the dark clouds while priests and devotees recited sacred Surya Mantras from the Taittiriya Upanishad.
The rare and captivating sight evoked religious fervour among devotees, who chanted “Govinda, Govinda” with enthusiasm.
Pedda Jeeyar Swami, Chinna Jeeyar Swami, TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra, Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Board members Nannapaneni Sadashiva Rao and Janaki Devi, CVSO Muralikrishna, SVBC CEO Sridhar Verma and other officials participated in the morning Vahana Seva.
