Tirumala, Oct. 12 -- The Navahnika Navaratri Brahmotsavams at Tirumala commenced with the Bangaru Tiruchi utsavam on Monday, with the processional deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy and His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi taken in a ceremonial procession along the four mada streets.
The religious procession marked the beginning of the nine-day festivities at the hill shrine.
Both pontiffs of Tirumala, TTD Executive Officer M Ravichandra, Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, board members and other officials participated in the event.
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