Andhra Pradesh: CJI NV Ramana Offers Prayer To Lord Venkateswara Temple In Tirupati

On the 13th of January, Thursday, the Chief Justice of India Mr. N.V. Ramana, visited Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (A.P.)

During the visit, Mr. N.V. Ramana, offered prayers at the shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati. The visit was on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi, a day ahead of the Pongal celebrations in the Telugu State.

According to sources, the CJI was accompanied by his family members and was received by the temple authorities. He was received at the main entrance of the temple and they guided him inside, to offer prayer.

After taking the blessings, the temple priests honoured him with clothes and priests blessed him with Veda Mantras. After paying, Justice N.V.Ramana, an ardent devotee, walked through the traditionally bedecked sacred passage called Vaikunta Dwaram encircling the inner sanctum of the shrine, which is opened once a year only on Vaikunta Ekadasi day.

In addition, before leaving the hills, Justice N.V. Ramana also took part for a short time in the golden chariot procession of Lord Venkateswara. Later, he also offered prayers at the shrine of Goddess Padmavathi in Tiruchanur.

Mr. N.V.Ramana visited Andhra Pradesh, on the night of the 12th of January.