Tirumala, July 19, 2026: His Holiness Sri Sri Varaha Mahadesikan (Andavan), the Chief Pontiff of the Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam, offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Sunday.
The revered pontiff's visit was marked by traditional temple honours in accordance with the customs followed at Tirumala.
Traditional Temple Reception
The Pontiff was ceremonially received at the Sacred Fig Tree near the Old Annaprasadam Complex with Pedda Maryada, one of the highest traditional honours accorded by the temple.
Later, TTD Executive Officer Sri Mudda Ravi Chandra and Additional Executive Officer Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary welcomed the Pontiff.
The temple archakas escorted His Holiness to the Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, where Isthikapal honours were offered as part of the traditional reception.
Senior Officials Present
The programme was attended by:
- TTD Board Member Sri Bhanuprakash Reddy
- Temple Deputy Executive Officer Sri Lokanadham
- Temple Peishkar Sri Ramakrishna
- Senior TTD officials and temple staff
The visit reflected the long-standing spiritual association between the Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam and the sacred Tirumala temple traditions.
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