Devotees swarm Tiruchanur tank to take holy dip during Panchami Theertham

Tens of thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple, here on Saturday, observing the ‘Panchami Theertham’ ritual on the final day of the annual Kartheeka Brahmotsavams.

Priests and TTD authorities carrying the ‘Pasupu Saarey’ in a grand procession around the mada streets of Tirumala temple before presenting to Goddess Padmavati at Tiruchanur temple, on the final day of the ongoing Kartika Brahmotsavams, on Saturday. (Source: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)

While the ‘Pasupu Saarey’ from Tirumala was brought on an elephant ride with priests following on foot all the way to Tiruchanur, it was received by the Tiruchanur temple staff. After performing ‘Snapana Tirumanjanam’ on the banks of the temple tank, the idol of Sudarsana Chakra was immersed in the tank at the designated auspicious hour.