Tirumala, Aug. 9 -- On Saturday night, coinciding with the auspicious Sravana Pournami, the trial-run of Garuda Vahana Seva was held in Tirumala with grandeur.
At 7 PM, Sri Malayappa Swamy, adorned with dazzling ornaments and decorations, blessed His devotees while parading majestically atop the mighty Garuda Vahanam around the four mada streets of the temple.
This Pournami Garuda Seva was organized as a trial run ahead of the prestigious Garuda Seva that is being conducted during the annual Brahmotsavams which is scheduled on September 28.
On the occasion, TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary issued several instructions to the various department officials directing them to make elaborate arrangements so that the maximum number of dev...