Darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara, a mirage all these years, brought bright shine and cheers on the faces of hundreds of children and aged on Tuesday, as over 1000 plus deaf and dumb besides aged persons had darshan in Tirumala shrine.
With the initiative by Chennai Local Advisory Committee Chief Sri Sekhar Reddy and Rajasthan Youth Association and Chennai Food Bank, 1008 children were provided Srivari Darshan by the TTD through the physically challenged and senior citizens darshan line.
Temple DyEO Sri Lokanatham, VGO Sri Bali Reddy were also present.
The 1000 plus includes 160 Blind, 100 physically disabled, 108 elderly persons, 50 mentally retarded and remaining orphans. Sky’s the limit for the rejoice of these special devotees who were aged between 5years and 70years.
They expressed immense pleasure for having the darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. For a majority, it was their maiden visit to the abode of Srivaru and they were thrilled with the darshan.
The following are the series of religious festivals and events lined up in the month of May in Tirumala.
May 1: Sarva Ekadasi, Sri Padmavathi Parinayotsavam concludes
May 4: Sri Nrisimha Jayanti, Vengamamba Jayanti, Anantalwar Sattumora
May 5: Pournami Garuda Seva
May 6: Annmacharya Jayanti
May 7: Sri Parasara Bhattar Varsha Tirunakshatram
May 14: Sri Hanuman Jayanti
May 24: Nammalwar Utsavam commences
May 28: Special Sahasra Kalasabhishekam to Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murty
