Kodandarama rides lion in tirupati brahmotsavam procession
Lord Kodandarama graced devotees on a majestic lion vehicle and under a glittering pearl canopy during the third day of annual Brahmotsavams at Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Tirupati.
Tirupati, March 20, 2026: Crowds filled the streets around Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple as the nine-day Brahmotsavams reached its vibrant third day.
In the morning, the idol of Lord Kodandarama flanked by Sita and Lakshmana was carried in grand style on Simha Vahanam, the lion mount, drawing cheers from devotees. Evening brought the highlight: the deity seated beneath Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam, a stunning pearl-studded canopy that sparkled in soft white under lights.
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