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Malayappa Swamy Appears on Pearl Canopy at Tirumala
Sri Malayappa Swamy was taken around Tirumala on a decorated vehicle called the Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam.
The vehicle had a pearl-canopy design.
The deity was dressed to look like Sri Krishna climbing a ladder to take butter from a pot.
Devotees watched and received blessings during the procession.
Artists performed traditional dances and folk arts nearby.
There were 547 artists in 21 groups.
The groups came from nine States.
People especially praised the dance of the Halakki Vokkaliga tribal community.
Earlier that morning, Malayappa Swamy was taken around the four mada streets on the Simha Vahanam.
Sri Malayappa Swamy appeared before devotees on the Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam in Tirumala on Thursday.
The processional deity was presented as Sri Krishna climbing a ladder to steal butter from a pot.
Cultural programmes were held in front of the vahana seva.
A total of 547 artists from 21 cultural troupes representing nine States performed traditional folk arts and dances.
The Lord was also taken through the four mada streets on the Simha Vahanam in the morning.
- Who
- Sri Malayappa Swamy, 547 artists from 21 cultural troupes, and devotees.
- What
- A religious procession took place on the Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam, accompanied by cultural performances; a morning procession used the Simha Vahanam.
- Where
- Tirumala, including its four mada streets.
- When
- Thursday; the Simha Vahanam procession took place in the morning.
- Why
- The procession was held to bless devotees, while the cultural performances showcased traditional folk arts and the country's cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Main vahana
- Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam, featuring a pearl canopy
- Depiction
- Sri Krishna climbing a ladder to steal butter from a pot
- Performers
- 547 artists
- Cultural troupes
- 21 troupes
- States represented
- Nine States
- Additional procession
- Simha Vahanam through the four mada streets
- Praised performance
- Traditional dance by the Halakki Vokkaliga tribal community
Sources
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