This procedure called DHWAJAROHANAM,is performed on the first day of Tirumala Brahmotsavams which heralds the beginning of this most sacred event on the planet..Amid chanting of Vedic hymns by all the Temple priests,the chief Temple priest is seen here conducting the procedure of Dhwajarohanam, on the first day,to the Dhwaja Sthambham (Flag Staff) that\u2019s there in the Sanctum Sanctorum area of the main Tirumala Temple..<\/p>\n On the morning of the second day,the Lord is seen here being taken out in a procession around the \u2018Mada\u2019 streets of the Tirumala Temple in a Chariot called Chinna Sesha Vahanam..Later in the evening the Lord was again taken out in a procession on Hamsa (Swan) as his Chariot..Hamsa or swan means \u2018pure and it is believed that Hamsa has an extremely great intellectual capabilities and can separate good from bad.<\/p>\n It is this glorious and this aristocratic our beloved Sri Varu looked when He was taken out in a majestic procession around the \u2018Mada\u201d streets of the holy Tirumala hill shrine \u2013 on His Simha Vahanam \u2013 as part of the annual Tirumala Brahmotsavams on the morning of the third day (18th of September, 2015) of the sacred event..<\/p>\n On the morning of the fourth day of the Brahmotsavams,as you may see here,the Lord was taken out in a procession on Kalpa Vriksha as His Chariot signifying that He is the giver of all the boons to his devotees and fulfills all their wishes..On the same evening,the Lord was again taken out in a procession on a Chariot called the Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam signifying that He is the Lord of all Lords in this uuniverse.<\/p>\n Hundreds of thousands of devotees from different parts of the world converged on the Tirumala hills on the fifth day of the Tirumala Brahmotsavams to witness the Garuda Seva,the most auspicious event of these Bramotsavams..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sri Varu sported Mohini Avataram in the morning on the fifth day and in the evening was taken around the \u2018Mada\u2019 streets \u2013 on His favorite Garuda Vahanam in a grand procession much to the delight of these countless devotees who came from all parts of the world to Tirumala to watch this most amazing event..<\/p>\n Sri Varu is seen here on the evening of the sixth day being taken out in a procession on His Hanumantha vahanam (A chariot with Lord Hanuman as it\u2019s symbol).. As part of the rituals,the procession pauses for a few minutes at important locations on the hill shrine to facilitate devotees have a closer look at their beloved Lord..<\/p>\n Lord Sri Venkateswara is seen here seated majestically on His Chandra Prabha Vahanam (The vehicle of Moon)..Later,He was taken out in a grand procession on the evening of the seventh day of the annual Brahmotsavams,on this Chariot,around the fully crowded \u2018Mada\u201d streets of the Tirumala Temple..<\/p>\n Purusha Sooktham describes Moon God as \u201cChandrama Maanaso Jaathaha\u201d (Moon is born from the mind of Lord Maha Vishnu)..That means Moon is the commander of our mind and is also a symbol of serenity..Hence it is believed that,”..surrendering unconditionally to Lord Sri Venkateswar’a holy Lotus feet removes all the problems related to our mind and offers it serenity and peace..”<\/p>\n On the morning of the penultimate day (eighth day),the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara is seen here being taken out in a procession seated on a fully decorated Chariot called the Aswa Vahanam (symbol of Horse)..This ride of the Lord symbolizes that Lord Sri Venkateswara is also one form of Kalki Avatara.<\/p>\n On the morning of the ninth day of the Brahmostavam,a special abhishekam (Chakra Snanam) was held for the Utsava Moorthy (Processional Deity) of Lord Sri Venkateswara and to His divine consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi in the Tirumala Temple…<\/p>\n This photograph is perhaps the most stunning and the most special photograph of the entire event.. On the evening of the sixth day of the Brahmotsavams,when Lord Sri Venkateswara was being taken out in a procession on His Gaja Vahanam (Chariot with Elephant as symbol),these holy Temple Elephants,much to the delight of all the devotees,have raised their trunks on their own in honor of the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara and offered HIM their humble salutations..<\/p>\n Photos Courtesy<\/strong> :<\/span> Sri Ramakrishna Deekshitulu Archakam<\/a>,hereditary Temple priest,Sri Vari Temple,Tirumala Hills<\/p>\n Love<\/p>\n Narrenaditya Komaragiri<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n narrenaditya@pixelsitelive.com<\/p>\n![\"Dwajarohanam\"](\"https:\/\/pixelsitelive.com\/site4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dwajarohanam.jpg\" "\\"Dwajarohanam\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\nSecond Day (17th Sept)\u00a0Chinna Sesha Vahanam (Morning) and\u00a0Hamsa Vahanam <\/strong>(Evening)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThird Day (18th Sept) :\u00a0Simha Vahanam and\u00a0Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFourth Day (19th Sept) : Kalpavriksha Vahanam and\u00a0Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFifth Day (20th Sept) :\u00a0Mohini Avataram and\u00a0Garuda Seva<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSixth Day (21st Sep) :\u00a0Hanumantha Vahanam,\u00a0Swarna Ratham,\u00a0Gajavahanam<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSeventh Day (22nd Sep) :\u00a0Suryaprabha Vahanam and Chandraprabha Vahanam<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nEighth Day (23rd Sep) : Rathotsavam and\u00a0Aswa Vahanam<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nNinth Day(2th Sep) :\u00a0Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam,\u00a0Golden Tiruchi Utsavam,Dwajavarohanam and The Appearence Day Of Lord Sri Venkateswara On Planet Earth<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Most Stunning And The Most Special Photograph<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n“..Adi Venkatachala Makhilonnatamu..Adigo Brahmadula Kapuroopamu.. Adigo Nitya Nivasa Makhila Munulaku.. Adi Choodudoo.. Ade Mrokkudoo.. Ananda Mayamoo..”<\/span><\/h6>\n