Vice-President Radhakrishnan visits Tirumala for prayers

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala’s hill shrine on Monday evening.

Arrival

He entered the Mahadwaram and was welcomed with traditional Isti‑kapal honours. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad and TTD Executive Officer M. Ravichandra presented a portrait of the deities to him. Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary and Chief Vigilance Officer Muralikrishna also received him as temple music played.

Rituals

Following protocol, he first visited the Varaha Swamy temple before proceeding to the main sanctum. Priests chanted Veda Asirvachanams and offered him Theertha Prasadams. He later went to the Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple opposite the main shrine and participated in the Pournami Garuda Seva organized on the full‑moon day.

Next Day

The Vice‑President will stay overnight at Tirumala. On Tuesday he will pray at the Padmavati temple in Tiruchanoor and then return to New Delhi.

Context

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams runs the Tirumala shrine, one of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites. Senior officials’ visits follow a set order of rites, showing the temple’s emphasis on tradition.