The procession of Chinna Sesha Vahanam organised on the second day of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavam on Sunday was a feast to the eyes of thousands of devotees who had congregated around the thoroughfares of the temple town.
The processional deity of Lord Malayappa, donning the role of Lord Krishna, rode the five- hooded golden vahanam in all His majesty.
It is widely believed that a divine glimpse of the Lord on Chinna Sesha Vahanam, who according to mythology is none other than the King serpent Vasuki, enlightens the devout about the importance of the hidden Kundalini energy within him and enables him attain his 8.4 millionth manifestation which is believed to be the last in the cosmic life cycle.
Earlier, a series of rituals like Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam and Ekanta Thirumanjanam dominated the religious proceedings inside the hill temple followed by Visesha Samarpana to the utsava deities at the Ranganayakula Mandapam inside the temple.
Snapana Thirumanjanam was conducted to the deities in the afternoon followed by Unjala seva wherein the idols were put on a swing and gently rocked amidst chanting of Vedic hymns and traditional temple music.
The day came to an end with the procession of ‘Hamsa Vahanam’ in the night.
Meanwhile, the turnout was moderate and both the footpaths witnessed a continuous flow.