Sri Raghanendra Temple Sri Subudhendra Tirtho, who shows Surravaradhana in Mantralayam | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The 354. Aradhana Mahotsava from Sri Raghanendra Swamy’s Temple in Mantralayam in the Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh began on Friday and the annual rituals will continue until August 14.
On the third day of the event on Sunday, PeethadHiphiathi from Sri Raghanendra Sri Subudhendra Tirtho Sesha Vastram received in a large procession and dedicated it to Moola Brindavan of Sri Raghavendra Swama.
The priests of the Sri Ranganatha Temple in Sri Rangam from Tamil Nadu brought the vastram and handed it over to Peethadhiphiathi as part of the annual rituals.
The devotees participate in annual rituals during Sunday 354. Aradhana Mahotsava in Mantralayam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Sri Raghavendra Swama Temple authorities completed traditional formalities, including the special Pujs of the Usha Vastram, after Sri Subudhendra Tirtho was on his head and dedicated it to Moola Brindavan.
As part of the annual Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghanendra Swama, Ustrams from Tirumal Tirupati, Ahobilam and Kanchi, except Sri Rangam. “The temple watched this age tradition and devoted such a forest Vastrams Moola Brindavan during Aradhana,” said Swamiji.
Judge of the Supreme Court in Karnataka Srisishanand and Minister for irrigation of the NS Boseraju were present.
Hundreds of devotees from different parts of India took part in the event.
Published – August 10, 2025 20:34
