KAREERISTHI CONCLUDES WITH AVABRIDESTHI

Tirumala, 25 Jun. 14: The six-day Sangopanga Kareeristhi-Varunajapa-Parjanya Shanti Yagam performed under the aegis of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTDs) concluded on a grand note with Purnahuti-Avabridesthi in Tirumala on Wednesday.

TTD EO Sri MG Gopal who took part in this religious fete said that the entire state is reeling under severe drought conditions. “With a view to appease the Lord of Rains-Varuna, TTD took up the the holy task of performing this unique yaga which has a specific mention in Vedas for receiving good amount of rainfall”, he added.

The Purnahuti for the six day fete was performed at Paruveta Mandapam followed by Avabridesthi-the holy immersion of the yaga materials in the waters of the temple tank near Varahaswamy temple.

About 100 Ritwiks hailing from southern states of India took part in this Yaga-Kratu. Dharamagiri Vedapathashala Principal Sri KSS Avadhani was also present.

ISSUED BY TTDs PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, TIRUPATI