Hans News Service Tirupati

VaralakshmiVratam was celebrated on a grand and devotional manner at Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru Temple, Tiruchanur, on Friday. TTD EO Muddada Ravichandra and Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary participated in the celebrations.

Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru was adorned in a golden saree and worshipped with traditional flowers. The Vratam concluded with Maha Mangala Harathi after offering 12 varieties of Naivedyam.

TTD JEO Dr A Sharath said special arrangements were made for the large number of women, who participated in the Vratam. Special queues, Annaprasadam, drinking water, buttermilk and prasadam were provided. The programme was also telecast live through SVBC

TTD Board members, senior officials, temple staff and a large number of devotees participated in the celebrations.