Vastrams Adorned to Lord Venkateswara

 

Melchat Vastram

• Adorned every Friday after Abhishekam to the Moolavarlu (main deity).
• Donated by devotees; made of silk in vibrant colors like yellow, orange, green, or white with decorative borders.
• One vastram is wrapped around the body and shoulder, and another covers the head of the Lord.

Uttariyam

• Used on special occasions like Deepavali, Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam.
• Brought into the sanctum with Vedic chants and ceremonial reverence.

Gadwal Yeeravada

• A cushioning cloth placed on the deity’s head before adorning the Kireetam (crown).
• Gifted by Gadwal Samsthanam, hence the name is preserved in temple tradition.

Vakshasthala Thaayaarla Pattu Vastram

• A silk garment tied to Vakshasthala Thaayaar after special Abhishekam.

Duppata Pattu Vastram

• Adorned daily to Sri Malayappaswami during Kalyanotsavam.
• New silk sarees are also offered to Sri Devi and Bhu Devi.

Pattu Vastram to Bhoga Srinivasamurthi

• Used during the Sahasra Kalasabhishekam ritual.

Pattu Vastram to Koluvu Srinivasamurthi

• Adorned on Sravana Nakshatram and Ekadasi days.

Peethaambaram

• A gold-plated waist cloth worn by the main deity.
• Used on festive occasions like Ugadi Asthanam and Deepavali Asthanam.
• Symbolizes royalty and divine radiance.

Seshavastram

• Considered extremely sacred, as it is worn directly by Lord Venkateswara (Moolavarlu).