Tirupati, Feb. 8 -- The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kapileswara Swamy at Tirupati commenced in a grand and traditional manner on Sunday morning with the sacred Dhwajarohanam ceremony.
Amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns by the temple priests, resonating conch sounds and continuous chanting of the sacred names of Lord Shiva, the Dhwajarohanam was performed as per Saiva Agama Shastra.
In the divine presence of the Panchamurthis - Sri Somaskanda Murthy, Sri Kamakshi Ammavaru, Sri Vinayaka Swamy, Sri Chandikeswara Swamy, and Sri Subramanya Swamy along with His consorts Sri Valli and Sri Devasena, the holy flag bearing the image of Nandi was hoisted on the Dhwajasthambham at 6.05 a.m. in the auspicious Makara Lagnam.
As part of the Dhwajarohan...