Deities begin hunt in Tirumala- Paruveta Utsavam
Specialty of this safari is, Lord Malayappa Swamy accompanied by Lord Sri Krishna Swamy on another palanquin would go for a pleasure hunt to Paruveta Mandapam in Tirumala.
The Lord Malayappa Swamy in the avatar of Sarvabhoopala (the mighty universal emperor), sporting five weapons including conch, disc, gadha, bow-arrow and accompanied by Sri Krishna Swamy, delights the devotees eyes.
The two deities would go on for a pleasure hunt to Parveta Mandapam the thick forests. Temple priests and officials will participate in this mock hunt as a part of the festival on the Kanuma day, the next day of Sankranthi festival.
After the divine safari and customary rituals the deities would be placed on a top of golden rath, and will be taken back to the main temple by evening.
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