Tirupati, August 9, 2026: The Pavithrotsavams at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tirupati, were conducted with devotion and grandeur on Sunday. As part of the second-day rituals, Pavithra Samarpana was performed in accordance with Agama traditions.
Vedic Rituals Begin with Suprabhatham
The day's rituals commenced with Suprabhatham, followed by Thomala Seva and Sahasranamarchana.
Later, the processional deities of Sri Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana were taken to the Yagashala, where Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, Kumbharadhana and Homa rituals were performed as prescribed.
Snapana Tirumanjanam Performed
As part of the Pavithrotsavam rituals, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for the processional deities of Sri Kodandarama Swamy along with Sita and Lakshmana.
The deities were ceremonially bathed with milk, curd, honey, sandalwood and coconut water as part of the sacred ritual.
Sacred Pavithrams Offered to Deities
Following the prescribed rituals at the Yagashala, the sacred Pavithrams were taken in a ceremonial procession and offered to the Dhruva, Kautuka, Snapana and Bali deities.
Pavithrams were also offered to Vishwaksena, Dwarapalakas, Bhashyakaras, Garuda Alwar, Homa Kundas, Bali Peetham, Dhwajasthambham and Sri Anjaneya Swamy.
Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana to Bless Devotees
In the evening, Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana will bless devotees during a procession on the golden Tiruchi through the temple Mada Streets.
The procession will be followed by prescribed Vedic rituals at the Yagashala.
Pavithrotsavams to Conclude on August 10
The Pavithrotsavams will conclude on August 10 with Vedic rituals and Purnahuti at the Yagashala.
Temple Officials and Devotees Participate
Temple Deputy EO Smt. B. Nagarathna, Chief Priest Sri Anand Kumar Dikshitulu, Superintendent Sri K. Srinivasulu Reddy, Temple Inspectors Sri Suresh and Sri Harikrishna, along with priests, Srivari Sevaks and a large number of devotees, participated in the sacred rituals.
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