Andhra Pradesh Governor worships at Tirumala temple
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and his spouse worshipped at Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara temple. TTD Trust Board Chairman and Executive Officer welcomed them and Vedic pundits greeted them with "Isthikaphal". After darshan, they were accorded Ashirvachanam and presented temple prasadams. TTD Chairman presented a portrait of Lord Venkateswara to the Governor before they left for Gannavaram.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer along with his spouse worshipped at the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on Sunday.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, and TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy welcomed the Governor couple at the hill shrine and Vedic pundits greeted them at Sri Vari Temple with “Isthikaphal”, before Mr. Abdul Nazeer’s entourage offered prayers at the Dwajasthambam and worshipped the Lord inside the temple.
After darshan, the Governor was accorded Ashirvachanam amidst Vedic chants at Ranganayakula Mandapam and was presented temple prasadams.
On this occasion, the TTD Chairman presented a portrait of Lord Venkateswara to the Governor. Later, the Governor left for Renigunta airport at noon and left for Gannavaram.
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