Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Tirumala Hosts Pournami Garuda Seva for Lord Malayappa Swamy
Tirumala, a famous temple town in India, held a special ceremony called the Pournami Garuda Seva.
Thousands of people came to see the main idol of Lord Malayappa Swamy on a giant eagle mount called Garuda Vahana.
The ceremony took place from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m.
on a Wednesday.
The idol was dressed in beautiful clothes and rare ornaments that are usually only used for the main temple.
People prayed and hoped that seeing the idol would bring them good luck and help them with their problems.
This ceremony happens every full moon and is very important to the people who follow the Vaishnavite tradition.
Thousands of devotees gathered in Tirupati for the Pournami Garuda Seva.
The procession featured the utsava idol of Lord Malayappa Swamy on Garuda Vahana from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The deity was adorned with rare ornaments normally reserved for the main temple.
Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings, believing the sight brings prosperity.
The event coincided with Guru Pournami and is a monthly ritual on every Pournami.
- Who
- Lord Malayappa Swamy and thousands of devotees
- What
- Pournami Garuda Seva procession
- When
- Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where
- Tirupati, along the four mada streets
- Why
- To offer prayers, seek blessings, and observe a significant Vaishnavite ritual
- Event
- Pournami Garuda Seva
- Date
- Wednesday (exact date not specified)
- Time
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location
- Tirupati, along the four mada streets
- Deity
- Lord Malayappa Swamy
- Mount
- Garuda Vahana
- Organizer
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams