ANNAMAIAH IMMORTALISED HIMSELF WITH HIS GREAT SANKEERTANS-AHOBILA MUTT PONTIFF

GUV TAKES PART IN THE RELIGIOUS FETE

Tirumala, 4 April 2016: Saint Poet Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya sanctified and immortalised his life with the great works he has penned in praise of Lord Venkateswara, said the pontiff of Ahobila Mutt HH Sri Sri Sri Sriman Srivan Sathagopa Sri Ranganatha Yatindra Mahadesikan Swamy.

The 513th Vardhanthi Mahotsavam of Saint Poet Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya took place in Narayanagiri Gardens in a grand manner in Tirumala ‪on ‬Monday evening. The Ahobila Mutt 46th Pontiff in his spiritual address on this memorable occasion recalled the impeccable services rendered by Saint poet. He said Annamacharya dedicated his entire life in the service of Lord through his great works and attained salvation. “Even For those who doesn’t the language of Telugu, the lyrics and melody in the words of telugu spells magic on everyone. It’s a great opportunity to listen to the melodious compositions of Sri Annamacharya on this occasion”, he maintained.

The Hon’ble Governor of AP and TS Sri ESL Narasimhan who also took part in this ceremonious fete said, Saint poet Annamacharya has penned over 32 thousand keertans in praise of Lord Venkateswara and each one is a gem. And it is great to see that TTD has been organising the Jayanthi-Vardhanthi Mahotsavams as a befitting tribute to the Saint poet every year in a big way”, he complimented.

Earlier religious fete started ‪at 6pm‬ with the processional deities of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy flanked by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi reaching the beautiful gardens and seated on the finely decked floral swing.

Popular vocalists and Senior artistes of TTD Annamacharya Project rendered Dinamu Dwadasi, Sapthagiri Sankeertanalu penned by the Saint poet including Bhavamulona, podagantimayya, Enta Matramuna, Brahma kadigina, Muddugare, Narayanate, Kondalalo, Dinamu Dwadasi Nedu songs in a melodious way.

TTD Trust board chairman Dr ch Krishnamurthy, member Sri AV Ramana, Tirumala JEO Sri KS Sreenivasa Raju, Tirupati JEO Sri Pola Bhaskar, District Collector Sri siddharth Jain, DyEOs Sri Chinnamgari Ramana, Sri Rama Rao and others were present.