The week-long ‘Chaturveda Havanam’ conducted by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for global well-being and harmony began at the parade grounds here on June 29 (Thursday).
The Havanams began with ‘Ritwiks’ performing ‘Kalasa Sthapana’ and ‘Kalasa Avahana’, after which the Sankalpa was taken by the Yajamani (custodian). The venue echoed with Vedic chants with 32 scholars reciting hymns.