'Teppotsavam' concludes

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:37 [IST]

Tirumala, Mar 3 (UNI) The five-day 'Teppotsavam' (Float Festival) concluded here today.

As part of the celebrations, Lord Malayyappaswamyvaru, accompanied by his two consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, was taken out in a procession through the four mada streets of the temple.

The presiding deity was mounted on a decorated boat along with his consorts for a 'ride' in the 'Pushkarini (Temple Tank).

UNI

Topics: RELIGION-TTD-TEPPOTSAVAM

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