File:Abhideyaka Abhishekam (Gold).jpg

Lord Malayappa swami with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi after the Abhideyaka Abhishekam seva at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The lord and his consorts are wearing a Gold kavacham (armour made of Gold). This kavacham is retained on the idols throughout the year.

Source: Tirumala Temple Official Website

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 * The seva is conducted with the temple and cameras are not allowed in the temple campus. Thus there is no freely available image apart from what is circulated by the temple official organization.
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