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 2014, Mangalagiri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple brahmotsavam starts on March 6 and ends on March 16.
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 2014 schedule and dates:
Dwajarohanam – 6 March 2014
Hannumantha Vahanam – 7 March 2014
Rajadivahanam – 8 March 2014
Yali Vahanam – 9 March 2014
Simha Vahanam – 10 March 2014
Gaja Vahanam – 11 March 2014
Ponna Vahanam –12 March 2014
Lakshmi Narasimha Kalyanam – 13 March 2014
Divya Radhotsavam – 14 March 2014
Vasantotsavam – 15 March 2014
Pushpa Yagotsavam – 16 March 2014
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