The Garuda
Vahanam on the fifth day of the Srivari Navarathri Brahmotsavam is considered the most significant of all events
in the festival.
Garuda or the Eagle is the main and daily vehicle of
Lord Vishnu. Besides being the daily transport , Garuda also said to sit atop the Dwajam on the day of
Dwajarohanam ( inauguration of Brahmotsavam ) and herald the event and invit all the Devatas for the event
on earth . As the Key watcher of
happenings around Lord Vishnu ,
Garuda also supervises the course of the entire Srivari Brahmotsavam
, say the legends.
Garuda functions as a servant, friend, life supporter,
insignia, and flag of lord Venkateswara’s vehicle. Garuda is the most respected
and most sought after follower of Lord Vishnu
and the only one described in
puranas as one who could flight at the speed of light.
Garuda Seva is prominent in 108 countries around the
globe including the Asian and South Asian countries and even widely watched
with great reverence even in the countries like Mynamar, Malaysia and
Indonesia.
Large crowds from Tirupathi and other districts, towns
of neighboring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka land up in Tirumala for the distinct
Garudaseva event.
“The darshan of Lord Venkateswara on Garuda vahanam is
very auspicious and fulfill all desires of the devotees “