Kapileswara Brahmotsavams begin
The processional idol of the Lord was taken out in a procession on Hamsa Vahanam

TIrupati, Feb 28:

Hoisting of Nandi Pathakam on Dhwajastambham during 'Dhhawjarohanam' ritual marked the commencement of the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kapileswara Swamy at Kapila Thcertham temple here today.
Amid chanting of Siva Namams, the holy flag was hoisted by the temple priests in accordance with 'Siva Agama' at the predestined 'muhurtham' of'meenalagnam' at 7:49 a.m. Special pujas were performed to the presiding devotee. Later in the evening, the processional idol of the Lord was taken out in a procession on Hamsa Vahanam.
Scores of devotees from the town and different parts of the district participated in the rituals and offered prayers to the processional deity during the procession. TTD officials and elders of the town also participated in the procession. On the third-day of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, the processional deity was taken out in Simha Vahanam in the morning and on Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam in the evening.
Scores of devotees vied with one another to have a glimpse of the mesmerizing sight of the Lord. Bedecked in precious ornaments and led in front by elephants and 'bhaja brindams', the Lord went around the temple, blessing the devout. TTD Dy EO K Vasudevan and others were present.