AP CM to visit Tirumala on Sep 25

Tirupati, Sep 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy will come here on September 25 to offer sacred vestments on behalf of the state government to Lord Venkateswara on the eve of 'dwajarohanam' (flag -hoisting), marking the start of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam.

Offering silk robes to the lord on 'dwajarohanam' day instead of the customary 'garuda seva' (fifth day of the festival) was begun last year for security reasons. Over a lakh pilgrims come to Tirumala for the 'garuda seva' TTD Chairman B Karunakar Reddy reviewed the arrangements being made for Dr Reddy's visit with TTD Executive Officer A P V N Sarma and JEO G Balaramaiah, an official said here today.

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