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Tirumala -
Tirupati celebrates 4 grand Bhrammotsavams, the most important
of which is in the month of Purattasi (Virgo). During this ten day
festival, the festival idols of the deity are taken out in procession.
The Garuda
Seva, The Uyyala Seva, and the Rathotsavam are some of
the important events in this celebration. The Adhyayana Utsavam marks the
recitation of the Vedas and the Tamil Prabandams.
Worship:
The Vaikanasa
Agama is the protocol of worship followed at this temple. A colorful
array of worship services are conducted throughout the day, keeping up a
timeless tradition.
The
Suprabhata Seva involves the recitation of the Suprabhatam to wake up the
deity. This is followed by the Viswaroopa Darisanam and the Tomala Seva
where the image is decorated with flowers. This is followed by a Darbar
and the recitation of the Sahasranama Archanas and the offerings of
Naivedyam and the Sattumurai where the Tamil prabandhams are read
out.
Worship
services are also offered in the afternoon and at night. The Ekantha Seva,
the last service of the day is performed just before the temple is closed
for the day, late in the night. Tirumanjanam or Abhishekam is performed to
the Moolavar only on Fridays. |
