On the seventh day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Rathothsavam and in the evening Ashwavahana sevas are celebrated. In 2022, eighth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 4 (Salakatla Brahmotsavam).
Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival)
Eighth day is a very important day in Brahmotsavams as on this day, Lord’s Rathotsavam, chariot festival is held. It is believed that a devotee gets moksha by having darsanam of Lord Srinivasa riding on the chariot.
We will be relieved from the cycle of births and re-births by having Lord’s darsan in this rathotsavam. The chariot is wonderfully decorated with beautiful flower garlands.
Ashwa Vahana Seva
In the night lord rides on ‘Ahswa Vahanamam’, horse vehicle. It is also an attractive celebration in Brahmotsavam.
Panchang, 4 October 2022
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:03 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 05:55 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 02:14 PM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : 01:10 AM, Oct 05
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Navami upto 02:20 PMDashami
Nakshatra : Uttara Ashada Maas upto 10:51 PMShravana
Karana : Kaulava upto 02:20 PMTaitila upto 01:10 AM, Oct 05Garaja
Yoga : Atiganda upto 11:23 AMSukarma
Weekday : Mangalawara
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvatsaram:
Shaka Samvatsaram : 1944 Shubhakrutha
Chandramasa : Ashwina – Purnimanta; Ashwina – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2079 Rakshasa
Gujarati Samvat : 2078 Pramadi
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit Muhurat : 11:35 AM to 12:23 PM
Amrita Kalam : 04:52 PM to 06:22 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 02:57 PM to 04:26 PM
Yamaganda : 09:01 AM to 10:30 AM
Gulikai Kalam : 11:59 AM to 01:28 PM
Dur Muhurtam : 08:25 AM to 09:13 AM 10:46 PM to 11:35 PM
Varjyam : 07:54 AM to 09:23 AM 02:35 AM, Oct 05 to 04:05 AM, Oct 05