The day began at 8:00 AM with Prabodhana, the ceremonial awakening of the deities. By 9:00 AM, the Nitya Havan and Moolamantra Japa Homams were performed with renewed fervor. The Karmaanga Nava Kalasha Snapanam (ritual bathing of nine sacred pots), was held along with the usual Poornaahuti, Mangala Shasanam, Shattumurai, and Teertha Prasada Goshti.

A special focus today was on the Sootana Alaya Shuddhi (purification of temple premises) and Vaastu Aradhana Homa, which involved fire rituals for harmony and spiritual alignment of the space.

In the evening, starting from 5:00 PM, a collective chanting of the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (1000 names of Lord Vishnu) elevated the spiritual atmosphere. This was followed by additional homams, Ksheeradhivasa (immersing the idols in milk as a sanctification rite), and Adhivasa Homams, concluding once again with Poornaahuti, Shattumurai, and Teertha Prasada Goshti.

Ksheeradhivasam (క్షీరాధివాసము)

Ksheeradhivasam involves immersing the deity or kalashas in pure cow’s milk. This act is not just for physical purification but also for spiritual nourishment. Milk represents divine nurturing, serenity, and maternal grace. The ritual affirms that the deities are being honored as living entities, deserving of hospitality and care. It enhances the sanctity of the idol and prepares it further for final consecration.