TIRUMALA, JUNE 15 :  The annual ‘Sahasra Kalasabhishekam’ of Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, the silver replica of the presiding deity of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, will be observed in Tirumala temple on Sunday.

The special ‘abhishekam’ will be performed at the Bangaru Vakili inside the temple from 6 am to 8:-30 am,. The Arjitha Sevas will be performed as usual, an official said on Saturday.

The special ritual is usually carried out at the hill temple commemorating the historical presentation of the 18-inch silver idol of Bhoga Srinivasa Murty, consecrated by Pallava queen Samavai (Perundevi) in 614 BC.(UNI)