TTD EO J Syamala Rao called upon for a revival of Sanatana Hindu dharma by protecting Gomata as revered in Vedas and Puranas.
He participated in the Gokulashtami Gopuja fete held at the TTD-run SV Go Samrakshanasala in Tirupati on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion he said Gow occupied a pivotal position in Hindu Dharma where by worshipping Gomata people promoted agricultural prosperity in the country. He said TTD also facilitated jaggery, rice and fodder for devotees to feed the Gomata at Goshala.
Tirupati MLA Sri Srinivasulu said worship of Gomata is crucial for the agricultural prosperity of the country and called upon TTD to lead the Gopuja campaign.
Earlier EO performed puja for Gomata and Sri Venugopala Swamy.Earlier special Abhishekam, Venuganam, Veda pathanam, bhajans, Kolata and Annamacharya sankeertans were performed.
Thereafter cultural programs by SPWDPG girl students and Harikatha by artists of HDPP enthralled the devotees.
JEO Smt Gautami, CVSO Sri Sridhar, Gosala Director Dr Harnath Reddy were also present.
