Tirupati: Pindi Deepotsavam procession held in grand manner
Tirupati, Oct 3 (TNT): The Pindi Deepotsavam procession was held in a grand manner here on Saturday, the third Saturday of the holy Peratasi month, with traditional music and Govinda Nama Sankirtana.
TTD JEO (Education and Health) Prabhala Gopinath said the festival aims to promote spiritual awareness and kindle the light of devotion and knowledge among devotees.
The procession began at the TTD Administrative Building Parade Grounds and culminated at Alipiri Padala Mandapam.
Special rituals were performed to the Pindi Deepam at the TTD Administrative Building before it was taken in procession for worship.
Gopinath said devotees believe that lighting Pindi Deepam brings happiness and prosperity.
The programme was organised under the direction of TTD Chairman B R Naidu and Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra.
Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad Secretary Dr Medasani Mohan explained the spiritual significance of Pindi Deepam and recalled the devotion of Kurava Nambi and Tondaman Chakravarthy towards Lord Venkateswara.
TTD Board members Panabaka Lakshmi, G Bhanu Prakash Reddy and Dollar Divakar Reddy, SVBC Chairman Sridhar Varma, officials, priests, Srivari Sevaks, staff and devotees participated in the procession.
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