Anantalwar’s 964th Aradhanotsavam held

Tirumala: Sri Anantalwar, the great disciple of Sri Ramanuja Charya, pioneered Pushpakainkaryam in Tirumala and expressed his devotion towards Lord Venkateswara, said CVSO  A Ravikrishna.

The 964th Anantalwar Aradhanotsavam was held at Purasaivari Tota in Tirumala on Sunday. The CVSO, who took part in the spiritual fete, has  said, `Anantalwar stood as an example of an ardent disciple and devotee and hence remembered even after nine centuries after his demise.’ SO N Muktheswara Rao has said, Anantalwar happened to own a rare relationship with Lord as a devotee who talked and  played with Him. 

Earlier Tirumala Sri Pedda Jiyar Swamy and Sri Chinna Jiyar Swamy complimented the successors of Anantalwar for organising the fete for the past several decades sustaining the legacy.

Sri Perambadur Embar Jiyar, Kanchpuram Sri Manavala Jiyar and Vadakesari Sri Azhagiya Jiyar swamy also graced the fete. On the occasion, 4000 descendants of Anantalwar clan presented. "Nalayira Divyaprabandha Gosthi Ganam".  Alwar Divya Prabandha Project special officer Dr Chokkalingam, Tatacharyulu - Anantalwar descendant and OSD P Seshadri were also present.