"Gaja Lakshmi" captivates devotees on "Gaja Vaahanam" Tiruchanur: The tens of thousands of devotees who converged to witness the grandeur of Goddess Padmavathi Devi on her favourite vehicle Gaja Vahanam on the fifth day of annual Karthika Brahmotsavams at Tiruchanoor were spell bound by the charm and glory of Goddess in Gaja Lakshmi Avataram on Sunday evening.
A sea of humanity turned out for this most important religious event to the temple town of Tiruchanoor as this is considered as important as Garuda seva of Lord Venkateswara during Tirumala brahmotsavams.
Goddess Sri Gaja Lakshmi with all charm, majesty and glory took a pride ride on the massive golden Gaja Vahanam and moved along the four mada streets with elegance blessing her devotees.
The procession assumed royal look with "Radha-Gaja-Turaga-Padati" dalams taking a majestic in front of the vehicle. The performance by dance troupes, bhajan groups and children dressed in various mythological characters was a visual treat to the devotees.
The special jewel- 'Lakshmi Kasula Haram' which was brought from the treasury of Venkateswara Swamy, was adorned to goddess which enhanced the beauty of goddess Gaja Lakshmi. The celestial procession lasted till midnight.
TTD Specified Authority Chairman JC Sharma, EO MG Gopal, JEO Tirupati P Bhaskar and other prominent officials of TTD took part in this mammoth religious fete.
News Posted: 23 November, 2014
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