LORD PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY ON SURYAPRABHA VAHANAM
Tirupati, 14 June 2014: The procession of Lord Prasanna Venkateswara on the seventh day of Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Brahmotsavam atop the Suryaprabha Vahanam was an enthralling experience to all the devotees. The Appalayagunta deity rides atop a vehicle adorned by Surya, the sun god, who was the key architect of life of humans, animals and plants.
All devout offer prayers to Sun god every morning and the chanting of Gayatri Mantram triggers a divine energy among all. Surya rides the chariot driven by seven celestial horses. He spread light and health in the world and also removed away darkness which symbolized poverty, illiteracy and ignorance.
It is common belief the darshan of Surya Prabha Vahanam provided long life to all devotees and also relieved of all illness. On this occasion the people from all corners of the district bring their aged and sick parents to cure them with the sight of the Surya Prabha Vahanam procession.
Spl Gr DyEO Sri Bhaskar Reddy, AEO Smt Nagarathna, Temple Staff and large number of devotees took part.
ISSUED BY TTDs PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, TIRUPATI