Hans News Service Tirupati

Theannual Brahmotsavams of Sri Govindaraja Swamy began grandly on Saturday with the sacred Dhwajarohanam performed in Mithuna Lagnam amid Vedic chants and Govinda namasmarana. The Garuda flag was ceremoniously hoisted atop Dwajasthambam between 7:35 am and 8:49 am, marking the start of the nine-day festival.

Earlier, Sri Govindaraja Swamy along with His Consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, accompanied by Chakrathalwar and parivara deities, blessed devotees during a ceremonial procession through the four mada streets.

Special rituals including Vishwaksena Aradhana, Vastu Homam, Garuda Homam, and Snapana Tirumanjanam were performed with devotional fervour.

Unjal Seva and Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva were held in the evening.