Suryaa News Desk: The Deepavali Asthanam was conducted with traditional rituals at the Tirumala Srivari temple on Sunday morning. As part of the proceedings, the processional deities of Sri Malayappaswamy, Sridevi, Bhudevi, and Vishwaksena were brought to the Garuda Alwar Sannidhi near the Bangaru Vakili to hold the Asthanam.

Special prayers, camphor mangala harati, and prasad offerings were presented to the deities. The ceremony concluded after new silk garments were offered to the main deity and the processional deities, followed by the Rupai harati and other special haratis.

TTD Board Chairman and EO Muddada Ravichandra extended Deepavali greetings to devotees and the public, wishing them health and happiness. TTD Additional EO CH Venkaiah Chowdary noted that the temple conducts Asthanam four times a year during Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, Deepavali, Sriramnavami, and Gokulashtami, following Vedic chants and Agama traditions.

The event was attended by the Tirumala Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, the chief priests of the Srivari temple, CVSO Muralikrishna, and other officials.