Tirumala, Oct. 16 -- Lakhs of devotees witnessed the annual Garuda Vahana Seva at Tirumala on Friday evening despite heavy rain, as pilgrims gathered along the four mada streets to have darshan of Sri Malayappa Swamy during the ongoing Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams.
Devotees began arriving in Tirumala from Thursday night to secure places in the galleries for the highly revered event.
Despite continuous downpour, pilgrims stood with umbrellas, raincoats and plastic sheets, chanting "Govinda, Govinda" as they waited for the procession.
Malayappa Swamy, adorned with ornaments and silk robes, was taken in a procession on the majestic golden Garuda Vahanam along the four mada streets, blessing devotees gathered on either side.
The Garuda S...