Fervour marks Parveti Utsavam
Tirupati,jan16,New Indian Express

Religious fervour marked the Parveti Utsavam of Lord Venakteswara celebrated inTirumala today.
The processional deity Lord Malayappa Swamy, richly decorated in diferent ornaments and a host of hunting weapons known as panchayudhas -'Sankham, Chakram, Gada, Bana and Khadgam' was taken in a procession to Parveti Mandapam, about 2 km from the main temple.
The lord atop a golden Tiruchi symbolically hunted the wild beasts in the forest, while the temple priests, led by chief priest AV Ramana Deekshitulu, ran ahead carrying golden spears.
TTD Executive Officer KV Ramanachary, JEO G Balaramaiah, DyEO Chandramohan Naidu and others were present on the occasion.