Tirupati, August 21, 2026: The Varalakshmi Vratam was celebrated in a grand and devotional manner at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur, on Friday. TTD EO Sri Muddada Ravichandra and Additional EO Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary participated in the celebrations.
Special Rituals Performed
Special rituals including Suprabhatam, Sahasranama Archana, Abhishekam, Vishwaksena Aradhana, Kalasha Sthapana and Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana were performed as part of the Vratam.
Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru was adorned in a golden saree and worshipped with traditional flowers. The Vratam concluded with Maha Mangala Harathi after offering 12 varieties of Naivedyam.
Auspicious Vratam for Women
Temple priests said the Varalakshmi Vratam is traditionally believed to bless women with prosperity, good health, family well-being, good progeny and long marital life.
Performing the Vratam in the divine presence of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru is considered especially auspicious.
Elaborate Arrangements for Devotees
TTD JEO Dr. A. Sharath said special arrangements were made keeping in view the large number of women devotees participating in the Vratam.
Special queue lines, Annaprasadam, drinking water, buttermilk and prasadam were provided for devotees.
The programme was also telecast live through SVBC.
Splendid Floral Decorations Attract Devotees
The TTD Gardens Department decorated the temple and Vratam Mandapam beautifully with nearly 3 tonnes of traditional flowers and 30,000 cut flowers belonging to 14 varieties.
The Gaja Lakshmi, Airavatas and Ashtalakshmi idols were among the major attractions.
Seven LED screens were also arranged at different locations to enable devotees to watch the celebrations.
Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru to Bless Devotees on Golden Chariot
Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru will take a divine procession on the Golden Chariot at 6 PM through the four Mada Streets and bless the devotees.
TTD Board members, senior officials, temple staff and a large number of devotees participated in the celebrations.
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