Priests performing ‘Snapana Thirumanjanam’ to the deities in Tirumala on Monday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
The three-day annual vasanthotsavam began on a devotional note at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on Monday.
Celebrated during the spring season, the festival also known as ‘Upasamanotsavam’ symbolizes a respite from the summer heat for the deities. A special offering of fragrant flowers and various fruits was a celebration of the occasion.
The mandapam was elaborately decorated to resemble the forests of Seshachalam, with artistic depictions of a wide variety of animals and birds.
Lord Malayappa along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi were taken in a procession to the Vasantha Mandapam. After the prescribed rituals, the priests ceremoniously performed the Snapana Tirumanjanam in the afternoon to the chanting of Vedic hymns by a group of scholars.
Later in the evening, the deities were taken back to the temple in a grand procession.
Among those present were Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD Executive Director M. Ravichandra, other EOs Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Board Members and other officials.
Published – 30 March 2026 20:20 IST
