Chennai: Vedic scholars of Krishna Yajur Veda and Sama Veda performed Veda Parayanam on the auspicious Bhishma Ekadasi day at Sri Kanchi Math Mahapaduka Mandapam, Alipiri, Tirupati, on Sunday.

Earlier in the day, Kanchi Sankaracharya Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal attended Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam at Nada Neerajana Mandapam, Tirumala.  In his Anugraha Bhashanam, the seer spoke about importance and need for Pragya (good wisdom) and Pratignya (oath for doing good) in society.

On Monday, the Sankaracharya’s camp was shifted from Tirupati to Mahaswami Shatabdi Manimandapam, Orikkai, Kancheepuram. He will stay for the next few days, said a press release.