Divine Darshan of Lord Venkateswara on Garuda Delights Devotees

Tirumala reverberated with chants of “Govinda” as the annual Garuda Vahana Seva was celebrated grandly on Friday night, the fifth day of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams. Amid light drizzles, camphor aarti, traditional music, Vedic chants and cultural performances, Lord Venkateswara appeared on his favourite mount, Garuda, to bless devotees. The procession began at 6:28 PM, and the temple streets echoed with devotional chants as the vahana mandapam curtains opened.

Earlier in the morning, the Mohini Avatar Seva was held magnificently. Accompanied by Lord Krishna on a Tiruchi, Malayappa Swamy appeared as Mohini, adorned with exquisite ornaments and decorations. Devotees gathered to witness the deity’s captivating appearance during the morning procession, adding to the spiritual fervour of the ongoing Brahmotsavams.