Hyderabad: Tiruchanoor witnessed the Srivari Lakshmi Kasula Haram procession on Friday as part of the religious festivities.
Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary carried the sacred Lakshmi Kasula Haram from the Tirumala Srivari Temple to Shilparamam–Pasupumandapam. Priests conducted special prayers at the venue. After the rituals, the team led a ceremonial procession through the Mada streets, accompanied by traditional instruments, bhajans and kolatas.
Lakshmi Kasula Haram holds a key place among Srivari jewels
The TTD Executive Officer said the Lakshmi Kasula Haram is the most significant of the Srivari ornaments. Temple authorities adorn Sri Malayappa Swamy with it during Garuda Seva on every full moon day.
Haram is also used during the Vahana Sevas of Padmavati Ammavaru
The EO explained that the same ornament decorates Sri Padmavati Ammavaru during Gaja Vahana and Garuda Vahana Sevas. He said the temple administration has made extensive arrangements for the upcoming Gaja Vahana Seva scheduled for Monday night.
JEO Veerabrahamam, Deputy EOs Lokanatham and Harindranath, along with priests, officials and a large number of devotees, joined the procession.