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The moola vigraham is believed to be a Swayam Vyaktha Murthi i.e, it is a vigraha, which was manifested on its own and was not sculptured by human hands. Legends establish the connection between the manifestation of the idol with the Supreme Being viz Sriman
Narayana.
The other idols in the Garbha Griha
Bhoga Srinivasa Murthi
This image is made of silver. It is an exact replica of the moola vigraha, with only a difference that the conch and the chakra are not detachable in this murthi, unlike in the case of moola vigraha. The idol has a six pointed yantram installed in it. It is in a standing pose with four arms. The idol received all the bhogams and upacharams in the temple. It is seen near the moola vigraham. Early morning Abhishekam is performed to this idol for 11 months. In dhanur masa the Ekantaseva bogam is performed to the idol Lord Krishna, which is also in the
Garbhagriha.
The image of Sri Malayappa Swami or Malai Kuniya Nindram Perumal
This image is in a standing pose. This is used as a processional deity for the Lord of Tirumala. Sridevi and Bhoodevi are also standing by the side of this image. Once during the Brahmotsavams, when a procession with the utsava murthi was winding its way through the streets, a fire brokeout in the village destroying many houses. The priests and the devotees were naturally upset. Sincere prayers were offered. It is said that at that time an asareeri voice was heard saying that the Utsava murthi, which they had brought in the procession was ugra Srinivasa. Ugra standing for anger typifies the destructive aspect of the Lord. The voice said that the ugra utsava murthi should no longer be used as a processional deity and that instead in the glades of the mountain nearby there was another murthi which would be found and should be used as a processional deity. Tradition says that accordingly when people went in search they found a new murthi with the consorts at a particular place where the hills bow down. Hence this idol got the name Malai Kuniya Ninra Perumal. In the course of time this got shortened as Malayappan. The glade where the images were found is still known as
'Malayappan Konai'.
On special occasions, the Utsava murthi of Malayappan is decorated with a diamond armour known as Vajrangi on some occasions, he wears a pearl armour known as Muthangi. All the arjitha sevas like Kalyana utsvam, Brahmotsavam and teppotsavam are performed to this image.
The image of Ugra Srinivasa
This image was originally known as Venkata Thuraivar. As the very name signifies this was an idol to represent the angry mood of God.
Koluvu Srinivasa
Koluvu i.e., darbar is held in Tirumamani mandapam. This idol is then brought out of the garbha griha and is seated in a silver chair with a gold umbrella over it. This idol officiates for the moolavar during this function. Hence it is known as Koluvu
Srinivasa.
The image of Sri Krishna
In the garbagriha there is a beautiful image of Lord Sri Krishna in the Navaneetha Nrutya pose. He is with his consort Rukmini. This idol does not have any daily pooja. It receives Ekantaseva at night during Dhanurmasa and it is He who shares in the nithyarchana of Sri Venkateswaraduring this one month.
The image of Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
Four Copper idols of Sri Rama, Sita devi, Lakshmana and Sugreeva find place in the garbhagriha. The copper image of Angada and Hanuman are exhibited separately in the Ramar medai outside the garbha
griha.
Chakrattalwar
The image of Sudarsana Chakra or Chakrattalwar also is found in the garbhagriha. This deity always precedes the utsava murthi in the processions on the Rathasapthami day it is this Chakrattalwar who is given a ceremonial bath in Swami Pushkarini Theertham.
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