Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana on Tuesdays

The main deity is offered the service named “Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana” as the second archana, every Tuesday at 6:00 AM with 108 golden lotuses.

It is interesting note that a Muslim devotee from Hyderabad donated the required 108 golden lotuses to the lord.

The archaka commences the puja by offering dhupa(arti stick) and dipa(lit the lamp) to the main deity. Then he recites the divine names (108) of the Lord.

While uttering each name of the Lord, one golden lotus is offered at the holy feet of the lord. On completion of the archana to the Mula Virat, archana is offered to Goddesses Lakshmi and Padmavati.

Later Ratha Harati is offered first, followed by ordinary Harati.