TTD announces elaborate arrangements for the annual Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavalu at the Vontimitta Lord Kodandarama Swamy Temple in YSR district. The ten-day festival will feature various rituals and ceremonies, including Ankurarpana, Dwajarohanam, and Seha Vahanam. The Kadapa collector and TTD officials have held a review meeting to ensure a successful event.
Elaborate Arrangements for Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavalu at Vontimitta Temple
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced elaborate arrangements for the annual Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavalu at the Vontimitta Lord Kodandarama Swamy Temple in the YSR district. The ten-day festival, held from April 13th to 22nd, will feature various rituals, ceremonies, and cultural programs.
Background
The Vontimitta Temple is a renowned pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is said to have been built during the Vijayanagara period and is famous for its intricate carvings and sculptures.
Brahmotsavalu
The Brahmotsavalu is the most important annual festival celebrated at the Vontimitta Temple. The festival is believed to commemorate the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita. During the festival, the deities of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita are taken out in a series of processions on various vahanas (vehicles).
Key Rituals and Ceremonies
The festival begins with Ankurarpana, the ceremonial sowing of seeds, which symbolizes the onset of the festival. This is followed by Dwajarohanam, the hoisting of the temple flag, which marks the official start of the Brahmotsavalu.
Other key rituals include:
Cultural Programs
In addition to the religious rituals, the festival will also feature several cultural programs, including traditional dance performances, music concerts, and drama.
Preparations and Security
The Kadapa collector and TTD officials have held a review meeting to ensure a successful event. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to manage the large crowds expected during the festival.
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