A temple official told PTI that the idol of Lord Venkateswara adorned with several diamond set ornaments, including the huge multi-folded "Sri Lakshmi Kaasula Haram", "Makharakanti Haram" and "Chandra Haram", mounted on a decorated golden 'Garuda Vahanam' (carrier), was taken out in a grand procession around the hill shrine.
A thick security blanket was put in place on the hills and routes leading to the hill shrine on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, accompanied by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson and other family members offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara today, the official said.
Later in the afternoon, the CM and his family had lunch in the pilgrim free meals canteen on the hills, the official said.