Sri Malayappa Swamy Blesses Devotees on Pedda Sesha Vahanam

Tirumala, October 12, 2026: The Vahana Seva of Navaratri Brahmotsavams commenced with Pedda Sesha Vahanam on Monday evening.

Sri Malayappa Swamy, flanked by Sridevi and Bhudevi in Govindaraja Swamy Alankaram, blessed devotees along the Mada Streets of Tirumala on the golden seven-hooded serpent carrier, Pedda Sesha Vahanam.

Adisesha serves the Lord under the shade of his serpent hoods, demonstrating his devotion and dedicated service to Srivaru. Adisesha is considered one of the closest devotees of Sri Hari. He served Lord Srimannarayana as Lakshmana during the Ramavatara and as Balarama during the Dwapara Yuga. On the first day, Adisesha carried Lord Venkateswara, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, blessing devotees with His divine darshan.

On Tuesday morning, Sri Malayappa Swamy was scheduled to bless devotees on Chinna Sesha Vahanam, followed by Hamsa Vahanam in the evening.

The event was attended by Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD EO Sri Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Sri C. H. Venkaiah Chowdary, CVSO Sri Muralikrishna, Temple Deputy EO Sri Bhaskar, board members, and other officials.

Issued by the TTD Chief Public Relations Officer.