As part of the ongoing Purattasi Brahmotsavam at New Delhi Sri Venkateswara Perumal Thirukkoil, Sri Srinivasar (utsavamoorthy) had purappadu in Nachiyar Thirukolam today (October 9, 2013) which is Day 5 of the Brahmotsavam. On Day 4, Perumal along with ubhaya nachiyars had purappadu on Sesha Vahanam and Chandra Prabhai in the morning and evening respectively. On Day 3, the famous Garuda Sevai took place in the morning and purappadu on Hanumantha Vahanam in the evening.
The utsavam commenced on October 4, 2013 with Ankurarpanam. On the previous day, Senaimudaliyar purappadu took place. On October 5, 2013 which was Day 1 of the utsavam, Dwajarohanam took place in the morning. This was followed by purappdu for Sri Srinivasar and Ubhaya Nachiyars in Chapparam inside the koil prakaram and around the area (RK Puram, New Delhi) gracing people living around the temple. Similarly, in the evening, purappadu for Sri Srinivasar on Simha vahanam took place well.On Day 2, purappadu for Sri Srinivasar took place on Simha vahanam in the morning and Hamsa Vahanam in the evening.
All the purappadu is led by Prabhandha Ghoshti and followed by Veda Parayana Ghoshti. There is homam and offerings are made to the sacrificial fire both in the morning and evening. The moolavar alankaram is also very special with various ornaments and flower garlands during this time and can be adored and relished only in person.
For previous day’s utsavam, please visit New Delhi Sri Venkateswara Mandir Purattasi Brahmotsavam Commences
For detailed utsava pathrigai, please visit New Delhi Sri Venkateswara Mandir Purattasi Brahmotsavam
The following are some of the photographs taken during Days 3 to 5 of the utsavam…
Nachiyar Thirukolam
Chandra Prabhai
Sesha Vahanam
Hanumantha Vahanam
Garuda Sevai
Hamsa Vahanam
Photo Courtesy: Sri Villiampakkam Krishna Ranga Rajan
