Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam: Traditional cleansing ritual performed at Tirumala temple

Tirumala: The traditional cleansing ritual, `Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam', was performed with utmost religious fervor in Tirumala temple on Tuesday.

After the completion of the fete, TTD EO J Syamala Rao told the media that this unique Tirumanjanam was performed during the annual Brahmotsavam which is scheduled from October 4 to 12.

Usually, it is observed four times a year on the preceding Tuesday before Telugu Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, annual Brahmotsavams, and Vaikuntha Ekadasi festivals in Tirumala temple.

As a part of it, the entire temple, deities, and puja utensils were cleaned while a special aromatic mixture `Parimalam' was sprinkled on the walls, roofs, and pillars of the temple complex. The entire activity took place from 6 am to 10 am.

During this time, the main deity was covered with a white veil and after the completion of the cleaning program, the cover was removed. Later on special pujas and naivedyams were offered to the presiding deity", the EO said.

The devotees will be allowed for darshan from noon onwards. Given the Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, TTD has cancelled the Astadala Pada Padmaradhana, VIP break on Tuesday.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is all set for the annual Brahmotsavam from October 4 to 12. On October 4 evening, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will present official pattu vastrams to the Lord Venkateswara statue on behalf of the State government and participate in the Pedda Sesha Vahanam Seva.