The annual Srivari Teppotsavam (Float Festival) began with great spiritual grandeur on Sunday evening in Tirumala. The event featured a beautifully decorated float, adorned with vibrant floral arrangements and illuminated by electric lights, carrying the divine Utsava Murthys (festival deities) of Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Anjaneya. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness this divine spectacle, chanting "Govinda Govinda!"

Divine Procession through Mada Streets

As part of the festival, the Utsava Murthys of Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Anjaneya were taken in a grand procession at 6 PM, passing through the four Mada Streets surrounding the Srivari Temple before reaching the Swami Pushkarini (sacred temple tank).

Sacred Float Rituals in Pushkarini

On the first day of Teppotsavam, the deities were taken on the ornate float for three ceremonial rounds in the Pushkarini, blessing thousands of assembled devotees. The entire event was accompanied by Vedic chants, traditional temple music, and devotional fervor, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Participation of Spiritual Leaders and Officials

The grand celebrations witnessed the participation of:
✔ Tirumala Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swami
✔ Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami
✔ Additional EO Sri C.H. Venkayya Chowdary
✔ Deputy EO Sri Lokanatham
✔ Garden Deputy Director Sri Srinivasulu
✔ Other temple officials and devotees

This five-day annual festival will continue, with different deities being taken on the sacred float each day, offering devotees a divine experience in the holy town of Tirumala.