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Ugra Srinivasa Murthy idol was once originally called Venkatatturaivar and stands for the anger aspect of the Lord since He is also called Ugra Srinivasa.
Apart from the Dhruva Bera, this is perhaps the earliest idol of the temple and in all probability, this was used as the processional idol in the very early days.
This is about 18" high stands on a pedestal of about 7" high and made of five precious metals.
The Chakra of this image is in a slightly tilted condition and could perhaps be called the prayoga chakra. Sridevi and Bhudevi both standing figures are also seen. Ugra Srinivasa Murthy is sometimes referred to as Snapana Murthy.
The Tamil synonym Venkatatturaivar shows that He was the deity of the temple before Bhoga Srinivasa was consecrated. There are now three occasions of which Ugra Srinivasa alone figures viz., Uttana Ekadasi, Mukkoti Dvadasi and Dvadasaradhana.
Sun Rays should not Touch the Deity
Legends have it that the rays of the sun should not touch this idol, and if they do, it would bring incalculable harm to the world. On Kaisika Dwadasi, the procession of this deity is taken out from the temple early in the morning and ends much before sunrise.
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On Dwadasa Aradhana night at about 10 O'clock, the idols of Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy along with His two Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi will be brought from the Sanctum Sanctorum and will be placed in Ghanta Mandapam.
After placing them, they are given a holy bath and offerings. After completing all these rituals the idols will be taken back to Ananda Nilayam.
On Kaisika Dwadasi Day (Karthika Dwadasi) after Suprabhatam and Thomala Seva, the Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy’s idol along with the idols of Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi will have Abhishekam and will be adorned with a new set of silk robes, ornaments, and garlands.
Then Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy will be taken in a procession befitting an emperor. This procession will be taken out on the Maha Pradakshanam route. Archakas will take care to complete the procession and other connected rituals by 3 a.m.
After the procession, the idols will be brought to Ranga Mandapam. Here Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy arrives riding on Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam.
After traditional poojas and Harati, the idols will be taken back to Ananda Nilaya. This duplicate image of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy is made of panchalohas. This 20-inch-long idol stands on a lotus seat of 6 inches in height.
Similarly on the two sides of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy on a 5 inches high lotus seat 18 inches long Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi stand. These idols are considered to be the oldest idols among the idols that are taken out in procession.
