A large number of pilgrims visit the temple on this day. Garuda Vahana is the greatest of all the Vahanas. Therefore, Lord Venkateswara selected Garuda as his vehicle for the most important day of the Brahmotsavam. In the Vaishnava Puranas, Garuda is also called periyatiruvadi, meaning the first devotee. Therefore, the Lord sees Himself in Garuda. Lord is decorated with Mahaakanti, Sahasranaramala that day.Īccording to the ancient Hindu texts, Garuda, the king of birds, is a replica of the Vedas (vedatma vihamgeswara), while Lord Vishnu is the God of the Vedas. This is to celebrate the assistance rendered by Lord Vishnu to the Devatas during Ksheerasagaramadhanam.Īfter the Unjal Seva in the night, the Lord and his consorts are seated on Garuda Vahana. Lord Krishna is also taken in the same procession. The Lord is dressed like Mohini, and He is taken in a procession in a Pallaki (palanquin).
Lord Vishnu then assumed the form of Mohini (a beautiful woman) and procured the Amrit for the Devatas. The Devatas and the Demons fought for possession of the Amrit. On the fifth day, Mohini Avatarotsavam is celebrated to commemorate the Lord's incarnation as Mohini, in the morning.Īccording to legend, the Devatas and the Demons performed Ksheerasagaramadhanam that resulted in amrit (nectar which when consumed grants immortality) and other sacred qualities.
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