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IFFCO Chairman's Tirumala Visit Amid Kaishika Dwadashi's Rare Procession

IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani visited the Tirumala temple on the auspicious occasion of Kaishika Dwadashi. He received Vedic blessings and temple prasadams during his darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara. The visit coincided with the rare annual procession of Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, who emerges only once a year. Temple officials made special arrangements for the chairman's visit amid the significant festival celebrations.

Key Points: IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani Visits Tirumala Temple

  • IFFCO Chairman received Vedic blessings and temple prasadams at Ranganayakula Mandapam
  • Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari also conducted darshan on same auspicious day
  • Rare Ugra Srinivasa Murthy procession occurred during Kaishika Dwadashi celebrations
  • Special Asthanam performed with temple accounts presentation to deities
  • Annual festival features unique procession of Lord with Sridevi and Bhudevi
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IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani visits Tirumala temple on Kaishika Dwadashi

IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani visits Tirumala temple on Kaishika Dwadashi, witnessing the rare Ugra Srinivasa Murthy procession and receiving Vedic blessings.

"Ugra Srinivasa Murthy remains inside the sanctum throughout the year and comes out only on this day - Temple Tradition"

Tirumala, November 2

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) Chairman Dileep Sanghani had darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Sunday.

TTD officials welcomed him and made arrangements for the darshan. At the Ranganayakula Mandapam, Vedic scholars offered Vedic blessings, and TTD officials presented the temple's teertha prasadams to him.

In addition, Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari conducted a darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Sunday.

TTD officials welcomed the minister and made special arrangements for the darshan.

At the Ranganayakula Mandapam, Vedic scholars offered Vedic blessings, and TTD officials presented the temple's teertha prasadams to the minister.

Today marks the auspicious occasion of Kaishika Dwadashi, and the Kaishika Dwadashi Asthanam was conducted with great elegance at the temple. Between 4:30 am and 5:30 am, Lord Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, accompanied by Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi, graciously bestowed blessings upon devotees during a procession along the temple streets (mada veedhis).

In light of the gentle rain, the Lord provided darshan to the assembled devotees within the Ghatatopam mandapam.

Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, also known as Venkatathurai Varu or Snapana Beram, is taken out in procession along with Sridevi and Bhudevi only once a year on Kaishika Dwadashi before sunrise.

After the procession, the deities were brought back to the Bangaru Vakili (Golden Entrance), and the Kaishika Dwadashi Asthanam was performed as per tradition, accompanied by the recitation of the Kaishika Purana.

This special celebration is held only once a year. Among the five berams (forms of the Lord), Ugra Srinivasa Murthy remains inside the sanctum throughout the year and comes out only on this day to bless devotees during the procession. Later, temple priests perform the Asthanam by presenting the temple accounts to the Lord.

'Kaisika Dwadasi' is considered one of the most important annual festivals celebrated with religious fervour.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I respect everyone's right to worship, I hope Mr. Sanghani is also focusing on improving fertilizer availability for farmers. Religious visits are personal, but public servants should balance spiritual and professional responsibilities.
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Sarah B
The description of Kaishika Dwadashi celebrations is so beautiful! Lord Ugra Srinivasa Murthy with Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi blessing devotees in the early morning procession - what a spiritual experience it must be! ✨
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Arjun K
Tirumala temple always maintains such excellent arrangements for VIPs and common devotees alike. The way they accommodated everyone despite the rain shows their dedication. Jai Balaji! 🕉️
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Michael C
Interesting to learn about the different forms of Lord Venkateswara. The fact that Ugra Srinivasa Murthy stays inside the sanctum all year and comes out only once shows how special this festival is in Hindu tradition.
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Kavya N
My family has been visiting Tirumala for generations. Kaishika Dwadashi is one of the most sacred days in the temple calendar. The divine energy during the early morning procession is indescribable! Feeling blessed just reading about it. 🙌

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