Tirupati: Dwajarohanam held amidst gaiety, religious fervour

Tirupati : Dwajarohanam, the hoisting of the celestial flag Garuda Dhwaja atop the temple post, was held amidst religious fervour at the anointed auspicious Mithuna Laganam, marking the commencement of nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple here on Friday.

Preceding the flag hoisting, the temple priests observed a series of rituals including Vishwaksena Aradhana, Vastu Homam, Garuda Linga Homam, Garuda Prathista and Raksha Bandhan.

Earlier, the Dhwaja Patam along with Chakrathalwar and Parivara Devathalu were taken in procession in the Mada streets. The important days include Garuda Vahanam on May 30, Rathotsavam on June 2 and Chakra Snanam on June 3.

Both the senior and junior pontiffs of Tirumala, Kankanabhattar Sri Srinivasa Deekshitulu, Agama Advisor Sri Mohana Rangacharyulu, Deputy EO Shanti and other staff were present.