Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Goda Devi’s Sacred Garlands Arrive at Tirumala for Garuda Seva
Two special flower garlands from Srivilliputhur reached Tirumala.
They will decorate Sri Malayappa Swamy during Garuda Vahana Seva.
Priests performed special prayers for the garlands at Pedda Jeeyar Mutt.
The garlands were then carried in a procession through the temple streets.
Two families have traditionally made these garlands.
The tradition is connected with Goda Devi, who was known for her devotion.
Devotees believe Sri Ranganatha accepted garlands after Goda Devi wore them first.
Nine ceremonial umbrellas also arrived from Chennai.
The umbrellas have been presented during Brahmotsavams for 22 consecutive years.
Sacred garlands from Srivilliputhur reached Tirumala on Friday for Saturday evening’s Garuda Vahana Seva.
The Andal Mala and Shikhamani Mala were taken to Pedda Jeeyar Mutt for special pujas.
The garlands were carried through Tirumala’s four mada streets in a ceremonial procession.
Two florist families from Srivilliputhur have prepared the garlands for generations.
The Chennai-based Hindu Dharmartha Samiti also brought nine ceremonial umbrellas for the festival.
- Who
- Sacred garlands from Srivilliputhur, temple officials, the Jeeyar Swamis, and the Hindu Dharmartha Samiti were involved.
- What
- Two sacred garlands and nine ceremonial umbrellas were brought to Tirumala for Garuda Vahana Seva.
- When
- The garlands arrived on Friday for the Saturday evening service during the ongoing Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
- Where
- The garlands came from Srivilliputhur in Tamil Nadu and were taken through Tirumala’s four mada streets to the Srivari temple.
- Why
- The garlands are used to adorn Sri Malayappa Swamy, while the umbrellas are presented for Garuda Seva during the Brahmotsavams.
- Garlands
- Andal Mala and Shikhamani Mala
- Origin
- Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
- Destination
- Tirumala’s Srivari temple
- Service
- Garuda Vahana Seva
- Umbrellas
- Nine ceremonial umbrellas
- Umbrella tradition
- Presented during Brahmotsavams for 22 consecutive years
- Garland makers
- Two florist families from Srivilliputhur