Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam performed at Srivari Temple

On the occasion of Anivara Asthanam, the sacred Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam ritual was performed with religious fervour at Tirumala Srivari temple on Wedneday..TTD EO J. Syamala Rao, along with TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, speaking to the media outside the Srivari temple on the occasion, said that this traditional temple cleansing is performed four times a year before Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, annual Brahmotsavam and Vaikuntha Ekadasi.

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As a part of this ritual, the sanctum sanctorum, sub-temples, walls, ceilings, and all puja materials are thoroughly cleaned using water and an herbal mixture "Parimalam". The Moola Virat was completely covered with a veil during the cleaning. After the cleansing, sac