1st October 2016
The annual Tirupati Umbrella procession in
Chennai, is an event of great importance. Every year, 11 decorated temple
umbrellas — two small and Nine big — believed to symbolise Lord
Venkateswara of Tirupati. The annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara
was scheduled on 2nd October 2016 to 11th October
2016 ).
This year on 1st October 2016 the
procession started from Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple at George Town. The
procession was inaugurated after a special puja around 10.31 Hrs ( after the
Raghu kalam ). The Umbrella procession was followed by the vehicles of
Perumal’s 10 avatars, 12 alwars and Komatha. This year the procession
from Chennai to Tirupathi was carried out by Vishwa Hindu Parishad volunteers.
The procession started with sendai melam of Kerala style and Nadhaswaram.
A piece of silk (Sri Vari Kapai) meant for Lord
Venkateswara is exhibited in a special glass case. It is carried in a 200-year
old cane box along with the umbrella procession and is offered to Lord
Venkateswara, on reaching the hill-top.
On reaching the Elephant Gate around 16.00 Hrs,
puja to the umbrellas was performed, followed by poor feeding. The procession
then wends its way to Tirupati.Devotees even from far places throng the place,
to catch a glimpse of the umbrellas and to offer worship to them. Ladies break
the coconuts and arathi was shown to the umbrellas. Bhajan parties and
individuals chanting the name of the Lord all converge at this spot. The
Umbrellas will be received by officials of TTD at Tirupati. The umbrellas
are used on the day of Garuda Utsavam ( fifth day of Brahmotsavam) during the
grand procession of the Lord that night.
THE ART OF MAKING THE UMBRELLAS
The 11 umbrellas, fine pieces of art, are massive.
The handle is made of teak wood and the collapsible parts of cane. The making
of these umbrellas commences with a religious function (Ankurarpanam) on an
auspicious day during the Tamil month of Adi (July-August). They are made in
different places — the wooden and silk-lace work is done in Chennai and the
cane/ bamboo work at Kanchipuram. Brocade silk is used for the umbrella cover.
These are done traditionally, each work entrusted to a particular family, which
they do as their hereditary right. It takes nearly a month for the work to be
completed before they are finally assembled in Chennai.
LOCATION OF THE START POINT :CLICK
HERE
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