Tirumala, Sept. 22 -- The celestial procession of the Darbha Mat and Darbha Rope used during Dhwajarohanam ceremony as a part of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams was held on Monday. The parade commenced from TTD forest department office led by its DFO Phani Kumar Naidu and his staff.
Later, the mat and rope made of darbha were placed on the Sesha Vahanam inside the Ranganayakula Mandapam of the Srivari temple.
The hoisting of Garuda flag on the temple on the evening of September 24 marks the beginning of the nine-day Brahmotsavam.
Darbha and its significance in temple rituals: Darbha is a long grass believed to symbolize purity and auspiciousness. The grass is traditionally believed to shield people and environments from negative energies...