Traditional garlands presented at Tirumala Tirumala, September 14 (INN): Devotees of Lord Venkateswara hailing from Srivallioputhur on Tuesday, offered traditional garlands made of Tulasi, Sevanthi and Sampangi flowers. Two garlands Andal Mala and Shikamani Mala were brought for offering by two families of flower makers of Srivalliputhur, 650 km from Tirupati. They were presented by two families of R Ramesh and S Suresh were accompanied by around 50 devotees who came in several vehicles carrying the garlands on their heads.
The Malas were presented to the HH Ramanuja Pedda Jeeyar, who in turn presented them personally at the sanctum of Lord Venkateswara tonight or tomorrow morning. Accepting the Garlands for the Lord Venkateswara, Pedda Jeyar said dharma and peace were still available abundantly in India due to the blessing of Lord Venkateshwara. The officials of the Andal Koil Ravichander, Swaminathan( JC) and Gurunathan ( EO) accompanied the Andal mala.
Legend says that the garlands were worn by Goda Devi, who considered herself as consort of Srikrishna. The garlands are presented on the day of Garuda Vahanam, on the day Lord Venkateswara presents himself to devotees in his avatar as Maha Vishnu.
News Posted: 14 September, 2010
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