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‘Jyeshtabhishekam’ at Tirumala

TIRUPATI: The three-day annual ‘Jyeshtabhishekam’, also called as ‘Abhideyaka Abhishekam’ will be performed at the Tirumala Srivari temple from June 27.

The rare diamond-studded armour will be adorned to the Lord as part of ‘Vajrangi seva’ to be performed on the first day, while the famous pearl-studded armour will be adorned the second day as part of ‘Muthangi seva’. On the third day, the Lord will bless the devotees wearing the ‘Abhideyaka Kavacham’. The deity will be taken in a procession around the temple on all three days. Five persons can take part in the ceremony on payment of Rs.2000. - Staff Reporter

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