On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Trithiya, Chandana Utsavam was celebrated in Sri Mutt in a grand manner. Commencing with reverence, the sacred Sandalwood paste (Gandha) was carried in a procession towards the Garbha gudi.

H.H. Sri Swamiji performed Mangalarati to the Gandham, initiating the sacred Gandhalepanam ceremony to the revered Sri Rayara Moola Brundavana.

This sanctified Sandalwood paste (Gandhalepana) applied not only to Shri Rayara Brindavana but also to the Sri Manchalamma, Sri Pranadevaru, Sri Rudra Devaru and other sacred Brindavanas of esteemed Saints within Sri Mutt.