by Naveen Sanagala in Hindu Festivals-Auspicious Days.
Mangalagiri Narasimha Swamy Brahmotsavam, Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Bramhotsavam
Lakshmi Narasimha swamy Brahmotsavam is the major festive celebrations held at Mangalagiri Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. The celebrations are held for 11 days, beginning on Phalguna Sudda Shasti with Ankuraropanam and ending on Phalguna Suddha Purnima. In 2012, Mangalagiri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple brahmotsavam starts on February 28 and ends on March 9.
On Phalguna Shudda Chaturdashi day, Narasimha swamy Kalyanotsavam will be held with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Before this divine marriage, Chenchus (a sect of tribes) celebrated the marriage of Narasimha swamy with their daughter Chenchu Lakshmi. During these celebrations, ‘Thirunallu (fair) is celebrated in Mangalagiri. This festival attracts several lakhs of devotees.
Mangalagiri Temple Brahmotsavam 2012 schedule and dates:
Dwajarohanam – February 28, 2012
Hannumantha Vahanam – February 29, 2012
Rajadivahanam – March 1, 2012
Yali Vahanam – March 2, 2012
Simha Vahanam – March 3, 2012
Gaja Vahanam – March 4, 2012
Ponna Vahanam – March 5, 2012
Lakshmi Narasimha Kalyanam – March 6, 2012
Divya Radhotsavam – March 7, 2012
Vasantotsavam – March 8, 2012
Pushpa Yagotsavam – March 9, 2012
