Garland, silk vasthram from Andal temple taken to Tirupati
The Hindu
Goddess Andal's silk vasthram, garland and toy parrot from Srivilliputtur were taken to Tirupati to adorn Lord Venkateswara during Brahmotsavam. Priest Hayagreevas took the items after special pujas and they will be used in the annual Garuda seva on Friday. Temple Executive Officer M.K. Muthuraja was present.
Silk vasthram, garland and a toy parrot adorned by Goddess Andal of Srivilliputtur were taken to Tirupati on Wednesday for adorning Lord Venkateswara during Brahmotsavam.
The garland was taken by priest Hayagreevas to Tirupati after special pujas were performed at the temple.
The silk vasthram, garland and toy parrot would adorn Lord Venkateswara as part of an annual ritual during Garuda seva to be held on Friday. Temple Executive Officer M.K. Muthuraja, was present.

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