Allahabad, Jan 31, 2013 (P.R.O): As
a part of the ongoing MAHAKUMBA MELA-2013 at Allahabad, the Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanams has built a Replica Temple of Lord Balaji in
Sector-6 on the banks of River Ganga. In this Connection, on Thursday
morning a celestial bath (Snapana Tirumanjanam-usually known as
Abhisekam) was performed to the Processional Deities of Lord Balaji by
Priests of Balaji Temple at Bade Hanuman Temple in Allahabad.
The celestial bath with
sacred items including turmeric, Sandalwood paste, camphor, scented
water has been by the team of priests from Balaji Temple led by Agama
exponent Sri Sundara Varada Bhattacharya. During the ritual the
priests recited Divya Prabhat vachana and Panchasuktas.
Later the deities have been
decorated with splendid Tulsi garlands which added an extra glamour to
the dazzling deities. TTD performed this ritual seeking peace, harmony
and prosperity to bestow on the entire mankind.
Sri Sri Sri Swaroopananda
Swamiji of Sharada Peetham from Visakhapatnam, Sri Ananda Theertha
Maharaj from Bade Hanuman Temple, Uttar Pradesh Educational Minister,
Sri Rakesh Trivedi and T.T.D Officials also took part in this religious
fete.
