As part of the festivity, the centuries old 'utsav' idol of Lord Venkateswara adorned with several gem set ornaments was taken out in procession around the temple mounted on seven sacred golden 'vahanas' (carriers) at different intervals from dawn to night.
The holy spectacle began just before the crack of dawn with the idol of Lord being carried on the majestic golden 'Surya' (Sun) 'vahana' followed by the other six carriers -- "Chinna Sesha, Garuda, Hanuman, Kalpavriksha, Sarvabhupala and Chandra."
Tens of thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the sprawling tank located adjacent to the shrine on occasion.
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