‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated

Priests giving a ablution to the deities of Sri Govindaraja and His consorts during the ‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ successful Tirupati connected Friday. | Photo Credit: K.V. POORNACHANDRA KUMAR

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) performed the ‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ successful Tirupati connected Friday, which marked a summertime retreat for Lord Govindaraja and His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi from the scorching sun. The yearly festival is observed connected ‘Chitra Pournami, which fell connected Friday this year. During the ritual, the deities were taken successful a expansive procession up to the Ponna Kaluva, located 5 km from the temple, braving the blistery sun, arsenic is the past practice. The deities were placed successful the Mandapam filled with h2o and a celestial bath was fixed by the priests to the idols with a assortment of aromatic products. Vettiver mats were hung connected each the 3 sides of the Mandapam to supply respite from the heat. A fig of devotees from Tiruchanur locality took portion successful the event.

Published - May 02, 2026 05:30 americium IST