TTD GEARS UP FOR SRI KRISHNA JANMASTHAMI FIESTA

TIRUMALA, SEPT. 5: The templ management of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTDs) has geared up up to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmasthami in Tirupati and Tirumala on September 6 and 7 with a series of interesting religious events.

On Sunday, September 6, ceremonious events like Abhishekam to the presiding deity of Sri Venugopala Swamy, Gopuja, cultural events will be observed in a grand manner in the premises of Sri Venkateswara Goshala in Tirupati.

On the same day in Tirumala, Abhishekam will be performed to Sri Kaliyamardhana Krishna located in Gogarbham Gardens from 11am onwards followed by Utlotsavam. Later prasadams will be distributed to pilgrims.

While on the same day night Sri Krishna Janmasthami Asthanam will be observed at Bangaru Vakili in Tirumala temple.

On September 7, the fun filled event Utlotsavam will be observed at various places in Tirumala starting from the area exactly opposite Tirumala temple.

The processional deities of Sri Krishna Swamy and Sri Malayappa Swamy will also be taken in two separate Tiruchis to all the places where Utlotsavam is performed. Local youth and pilgrims enthusiastically take part in this fete.

Meanwhile TTD has cancelled all arjitha sevas starting from Kalyanotsavam to
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on Monday following this event which will be observed between 1pm and 5pm.

ISSUED BY TTD PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, TIRUPATI