TIRUPATI: The third day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams at Tirumala on Wednesday featured the Simha Vahanam in the morning and the Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam in the evening, with Lord Malayappa Swamy appearing as Yoga Narasimha during the morning procession and as Lord Rama in the evening.
The morning celebrations began with Lord Malayappa seated on the lion-shaped Simha Vahanam adorned as Yoga Narasimha. The lion symbolises courage, strength, and valour, while Lord Narasimha, the half lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, represents the destruction of evil and protection of the righteous.
Devotees gathered along the mada streets to have darshan of the deity as the procession moved amid chants of Govindanama. Elephants, traditional music, bhajans, and Kolatam performances accompanied the procession.
A total of 491 artistes from 17 groups representing 10 states took part in the morning procession. They performed Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Ghoomar, Kalbelia, and other traditional dances. Students of Tirupati Balmandir presented Kolatam, while artistes from Telangana performed dances based on the compositions of saint poet Annamacharya.
In the evening, Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, appeared on the Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam, decorated with pearls. The adornment depicted the Sita Swayamvaram episode from the Ramayana, with Lord Malayappa appearing as Lord Rama and the Goddesses adorned as Sita and Lakshmana. The scene recalled Rama breaking Shiva’s bow to win Sita’s hand in marriage.
Tirumala Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD executive officer Muddada Ravichandra, additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary and other officials participated in the vahana sevas.
On the day, additional EO Chowdary donated five indigenous cows to Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Shala in Tirupati. TTD priests performed special pujas to Sri Venugopala Swamy at the facility, followed by Go Dhana puja.
Chowdary said cows hold a special place in Sanatana Dharma. He called upon people to support cow protection. He said worshipping the cow as a mother is an integral part of the tradition. Beginning auspicious occasions with Go Puja is considered sacred. Chowdary handed over the five cows to Gosamrakshana Shala director Siva Kumar.
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