Tirumala, Sept. 27 -- As part of the ongoing annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams, the sacred garlands of Andal from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, arrived in Tirumala on Saturday to adorn Sri Venkateswara during the Garuda Seva.
The garlands were first brought to Pedda Jeeyar Mutt near Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Tirumala, where special pujas were performed under the supervision of Pedda Jeeyar Swamy and Chinna Jeeyar Swamy.
Later, amidst the playing of traditional mangala Vaidyams, the garlands were taken in a ceremonial procession along the four mada streets and carried into the Tirumala temple.
Two sets of garlands are called Andal or Sikkamani Malas.
The Andal garlands, also known as the Sikkamani malas, consist of two special flower ...