Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 17 (PTI) Nearly 500 artistes from various states performed in Tirumala during ‘Simha Vahana Seva’ (ritual) on Thursday, adding spiritual vibrancy to the Brahmotsavams.
Devotees were spellbound by the captivating performances presented by artistes from across the country, an official release from TTD said.
“A total of 19 troupes with 494 artistes participated in these TTD-organised cultural programmes, adding spiritual vibrancy to the Brahmotsavams,” it said.
Cultural troupes from eight states across the country, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra entertained devotees with traditional art performances during Simha Vahana Seva.
Artistes presented classical and folk dance forms, encompassing Dasavatharams, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Chhau, Kolatam, Navadurgas, drum ensembles and Sri Rama Charitam.
On Wednesday evening, 504 artistes belonging to 19 teams from eight states performed various dance forms.
Bangra, Cholia and Garbha were performed in Tirumala in front of Hamsa Vahanam.
Drums, Lambadi dance, Karrasamu, Kolatam are a few other artforms that enthralled the devotees, the release said.
Every day is a festival day in Tirumala and the deity savours over 450 festivals in a year, which includes daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual festivals. Out of these festivals, the annual Brahmotsavams are considered as the most important as they are believed to have been initiated by Lord Brahma, according to TTD.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, considered the richest Hindu shrine in the world. PTI STH KH
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