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The posture of Srinivasa who resided in Ananda Nilayam on the hill is very strange, surprising, and delightful. He is praised thus:
Bhavaabdhithaaram kativarthihastham
Swarnaabaram rathnakireetakundalam
Aalambisootrotthama maalyabooshitham
Namaamyaham venkata shailanasyakam
He has a disc in his upper right hand and a conch shell in his upper left hand. The lower right hand is in the protective symbol of varada hastha mudra, and points to his dual feet.
Similarly, his lower left hand kept on his waist points to his knees. Graceful posture, varada hastham will fulfill all the desires of devotees.
Imposing Posture
In the sanctum sanctorum of Ananda Nilayam, the Lord stands at full height with four hands, diamond-studded kireet (crown), yagnopaveeta, Nandaka, the Sword dangling from the waist, Sankh and Chakra in both hands, abhaya hasta assuring divine protection, and the pointing finger of another hand (kati hasta) showing his feet, directing the devotees to surrender at his feet and be relieved of all sins.
Lord Srinivasa Posture
Moolavirat (Chief deity) or Dhruva Beram
In the center of the Garbha griha, under the Ananda Nilayam Vimana, the Moolavirat of Venkateswara is seen in a standing posture on a lotus base, with four arms, two holding shanka and chakra, one in the Varada posture, and the other in the Kati posture.
This deity is considered the main source of energy for the temple and is adorned with the Vaishnavite nama and jewels, including vajra kiritam (diamond crown), Makarakundalas, Nagabharana, Makara Kanti, Saligrama haram, Lakshmi haram. Venkateswara's consort, Lakshmi, stays on the chest of the Moolavirat as Vyuha Lakshmi.
Wishes and Vows
It is said “Variety is the spice of life”. But here is the lord venkateshwara who meets all the diverse taste and attitudes of his devotees.
That is why, Tallapaka Annamayya remarks:
“ Enthamaathramuna nevvaru dalachina antha maatrame neevu
Antharaanthamu lenchichoda bindanthe nippati yannatlu”
If only you unfold your inner soul
He appears to you as much as you think of him
Just as you get as much of cake as the pan
Neither more nor less
He accepts and fulfills all their wishes.
