17 March 2015 Tirumala:
On Tuesday evening the Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Narasimhan has joined in the 512th Vardhanthi Mahotsavam of Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya at Narayana Gardens in Tirumala.
The processional deities of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy, Sri Devi and Bhu Devi reached the beautiful Narayana gardens and seated on the beautifully decorated floral swing and the festival started at started at 6.00 pm.
Popular vocalists and Senior artistes of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Annamacharya Project rendered the Sapthagiri Sankeertanalu composed by Annamacharya including Bhavamulona, podagantimayya, Enta Matramuna, Brahma kadigina, Muddugare, Narayanate, Kondalalo, Dinamu Dwadasi Nedu songs in a melodious way.
The 46th Sri Ranganatha Yatindra Mahadesikan Swamy from Ahobila Mutt in his religious address on this event recalled the impeccable providers rendered by Saint poet. He said Annamacharya dedicated his entire life in the service of Lord Srinivasa through his great works and attained salvation. “Even For those who does not know the Telugu language, the lyrics and melody in the phrases of telugu spells magic on everybody. It’s an awesome opportunity to hear the melodious compositions of Sri Annamacharya on this event”, he maintained.
The TTDs Eo Dr D.Sambasiva Rao in his speech stated, to date out of 32000 keertans penned by Saint poet only 14000 can be found and Ttd has composed tunes for 1700 songs. This year we’re planning to compose extra songs with eminent artistes and younger gifted artistes. “We are additionally planning to allow all of the 29 volumes of Annamaiah Sankeertanalu which we’ve got revealed and put it on our website free of charge download. Even we’re considering the songs also to placed on our website for international viewers free of charge download”, he maintained.
Tirupati JEO Mr.Pola Bhaskar, Spl DyGO Mr.Munirathnam Reddy, DyEOs Mr.Chinnamgari Ramana, Mr.Rama Rao and other officers were present in the religious event.
photo from ttd
