Simhachalam Temple: Grand Teppotsavam with Lord Simhadri Nathuni on Hamsavahanam

• The annual Teppotsavam (float festival) was celebrated with grandeur at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam in Simhachalam.
• Lord Simhadri Nathudu, adorned as Venugopala Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi, was brought down the hill to Varaha Punyapushkarini.
• The deities were seated on a beautifully decorated Hamsavahanam (swan vehicle) for a water procession, circumambulating the Kalyana Mandapam three times.
• Devotees believe darshan on Hamsavahanam on Amavasya day purifies sins and brings light, with the Lord performing the procession to dispel darkness.
• The festival included special pujas, cultural programs, fireworks, and a grand procession through Adavivaram village on Sarvajana Manoranjaka Vahanam.

Why It Matters: Simhachalam Temple's Teppotsavam featured Lord Simhadri Nathuni's majestic water procession on Hamsavahanam.