Vijaya Varusha Purattasi Brahmotsavam at New Delhi Sri Venkateswara Perumal Thirukkoil commenced on October 4, 2013 with Ankurarpanam. On the previous day, Senaimudaliyar purappadu took place. Yesterday (October 5, 2013) was Day 1 of the utsavam with Dwajarohanam taking 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. Today (October 6, 2013) morning, on Day 2 of the utsavam, purappadu for Sri Srinivasar on Simha vahanam took place in a grand manner. 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 detailed utsava pathrigai, please visit New Delhi Sri Venkateswara Mandir Purattasi Brahmotsavam
The following are some of the photographs taken during Days 1 and 2 of the utsavam…
Dwajarohanam
Simha Vahanam
Surya Prabhai
Photo Courtesy: Sri Villiampakkam Krishna Ranga Rajan
I remember the festivities of the temple at RK Puram during my days of living in Delhi for nearly 50 years. I felt like being present in the temple for the Uthsavam.