NE NEWS SERVICE
TIRUMALA, OCT 16
Amid strict adherence to COVID-19 precautions, the annual ”Navaratri Brahmotsavam” of Lord Venkateswara shrine at nearby Tirumala began on Friday.
In view of the coronavirus pandemic-induced situation, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that governs the shrine, decided to organise the nine-day festivities without processions and participation of devotees, a temple official said.
The ”Brahmotsavam” is now being performed inside the hill temple with only the high priests and top TTD officials taking part by following coronavirus protocols, he added.