Kadapa, September 18, 2013: Vedic pandits of Chennai performed Moorthy Kumbhavahana aradhana as per Agama sastra in Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple as part of the Pavithrotsavam on Tuesday.

The pavithrotsavams began with ankurarpanam on Monday. The pavithrotsavam is performed every two years for global prosperity and to atone any shortcomings in nitya pooja, the pandits said.

Source: The Hindu, September 18, 2013