Vice-President Radhakrishnan Attends Pournami Garuda Seva at Tirumala

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the sacred Pournami Garuda Seva at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday, October 26, and offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara.

The monthly religious ceremony was held from 7 pm to 9 pm, during which Sri Malayappa Swamy, the processional deity of Lord Venkateswara, was taken on the Garuda Vahanam, the divine eagle mount, along the temple’s four Mada streets. The procession is an important ritual that draws large numbers of devotees to the hill shrine.

As part of his visit, the Vice-President first visited the Sri Bhu Varahaswamy Temple before proceeding to the main shrine. Priests welcomed him with traditional temple honours. He paid obeisance to the Dwajasthambam and offered prayers to the presiding deity.

Radhakrishnan also visited the shrines of Vakulamatha, Vimana Venkateswara, Bhashyakara and Yoga Narasimha Swamy. He later visited the Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, located opposite the main shrine.

At the Ranganayakula Mandapam, Vedic scholars blessed the Vice-President. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra and Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary presented him with a portrait of Lord Venkateswara and prasadam.

State Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, District Collector Dr. S. Venkateswar, Tirupati Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu, TTD Chief Vigilance and Security Officer K. V. Murali Krishna, board members and other officials were also present.

Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, the temple is situated on Venkatadri, the seventh peak of the Seshachalam hill range, at an elevation of approximately 853 metres. The shrine is administered by TTD and attracts devotees throughout the year, with daily rituals and special sevas forming an integral part of its religious traditions.

The Pournami Garuda Seva is observed on the full-moon day each month and holds special significance for devotees of Lord Venkateswara.