Abhishekam on Fridays

Every Friday after Suprabhatha Seva, the regular Thomala and Archana Sevas are done in privacy, and then Srivari Abhishekam is observed.

This happens to be the most ancient Arjitha Seva that is being observed in the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara.

The Abhishekam starts with

• Sacred water brought from Akasa Ganga Theertham,
• then with Milk,
• then with Suddhodakam, Chandanam and
• other scented articles like powdered Pachcha Karpooram, Saffron paste, and drops of civet oil, etc.,

which are brought earlier in the silver vessels.

Later, the Abhishekam is performed for the image of Goddess Lakshmi on his chest with Turmeric Paste.

The Arjitha Grihastas who take part in this seva, are all assembled inside the temple and each one is entrusted with one Silver Vessel that contains various scented articles like powdered Pachcha Karpooram, Saffron paste, drops of civet oil, Chandanam, etc.,

All the Arjitha Sevaparas carry these articles around the inner prakara of the temple accompanied by Mangala Vayidyas. When they reach the Bangaru Vakili, the vessels and plates are collected by the Archakas and the contents will be used while performing Abhishekam to the Main Deity.

While installing the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy idol in the Sanctum, an Abhishekam was performed to the main deity. Thus, started the practice of doing Abhishekam to Moola Virat on every Friday.