The annual nine-day festival of Tirumala -Salakatla Brahmotsavams will be celebrated in a grand manner at Tirumala from September 24 to October 2, 2025. Among the umpteen number of festivals observed all through the year in Tirumala, the annual brahmotsavams is considered as the mega religious fete and stands as a visual spectacle to the […]
On the Third day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Simha vahanam seva and in the evening Muthyala Pandiri sevas are celebrated. In 2024, Third day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 6 in Annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam during Dasara Navaratri.. Third day starts with Simha Vahana seva in the morning as the vehicle of Malayappa swamy […]
On the Second day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Chinna Sesha Vahanam and in the evening Hamsa Vahana sevas are celebrated. In 2024, Second day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 5 (Salakatla Brahmotsavam). Second day starts with chinna seshavahanam. It is also a sesha vahan except for it is silver throne today while it […]
The traditional temple cleansing Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed in Tirumala temple on October 1, 2024 in view of the annual Brahmotsavams which is scheduled from October 4 to 12. Astadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva remains cancelled in view of this ceremony on Tuesday. In Tamil, Koil means ‘Holy Shrine’, Alwar means “Devotee”, Tiru means […]
TTD Vidvat Sadas 2024, 4-12 October… During the ensuing annual Brahmotsavams of Tirumala from October 4-12, 2024 under the aegis of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Higher Vedic Studies of TTD Sri Srinivasa Veda Vidvat Sadas will be organised with renowned Vedic Scholars at Nada Neerajanam in Tirumala. Every morning from 5 am to 6.30 am, […]
Every day is a festival day in Tirumala. And there is no exaggeration to say that TTD observes 450 odd festivals all through the year. Among the various festivals, the most important being the Navahnika Salakatla Brahmotsavams which is just a month and a half days away. This mega nine-day religious fete is scheduled from October 4 […]
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up to organise the nine-day mega annual festival of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams which is scheduled between October 3 to October 12. Following are the details of the festivities including special rituals, vahana sevas etc. during the ensuing annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala. Thursday, 3 October 2024 – Ankurarpana, Senadhipati Utsavam (Evening […]
On the ninth day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Pallaki Utsavam, Theerthavari Avabrutha Snanam, Chakra Snanam are performed. In the evening, Dhwajavarohana utsavam in Thirucchi is performed. In 2024, Ninth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavam date is October 12. Avabrutha snanam, the bathing ceremony takes place on the 9th day of the festival. It is performed […]
On the seventh day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Rathothsavam and in the evening Ashwavahana sevas are celebrated. In 2024, eighth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 11 (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 […]
On the seventh day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Suryaprabha Vahanam seva and in the evening Chandraprabha Vahana sevas are celebrated in Tirumala Tirupati Temple. In 2024, Seventh day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 10 (Navaratri Brahmotsavam). Surya Prabha Vahanam Seventh day morning, the Lord is seen on surya prabha vahanam. Surya prabha means […]
On the Sixth day of TTD Brahmotsavam, in the morning Hanumath vahanam seva and in the evening Gaja Vahana sevas are celebrated in Tirumala Tirupati Temple. In 2024, Sixth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavam date is October 9 (Salakatla Brahmotsavam). Sixth day starts with Hanumantha vahanam in the morning. Hanuman is ardent devotee of Lord Sri […]
On the fifth day of TTD Brahmotsavam, in the morning Mohini Avatara Utsavam and in the evening Garuda Vahana sevas are celebrated in Tirumala Tirupati. In 2024, Fifth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 8 (Navaratri Brahmotsavam). Mohini Avatara Utsavam on Pallakhi (Palanquin) On the fifth day morning, Lord goes around four mada streets […]
On the first day of TTD Brahmotsavams, in the morning Bagaru Thirucchi Utsavam and Dwajarohanam are held. In 2024, First day of Navaratri Brahmotsavam date is October 4 in Navaratri Brahmotsavams. And in the evening, Lord Malayappa swamy (Utsava Murthi of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy) goes around four mada streets of Tirumala in ‘Pedda Sesha Vahanam’. […]
The annual Brahmotsavams, the biggest and mightiest event among 450 festivals that are being observed in the hill shrine of Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala all through the year is all set to commence from September 30. As per lunar calendar, because of additional month during every three years, this year there are two brahmotsavams, […]
Garuda Vahana seva which is performed on fifth day of Brahmotsavam in Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is an important event of entire Brahmotsavam. In 2018 Navaratri Brahmotsavam, Garuda Vahana seva is performed on October 14. Lord Malayappa Swamy (the Utsava Vigraha of Lord Balaji) goes around Mada streets riding Garuda, the eagle god. […]
Mohini Avatara seva which takes place on fifth day of Brahmotsavam in Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is a unique seva to the Lord. On the fifth day morning, Lord goes around four mada streets decorated in ‘Mohini Avatharam’. In 2018 Navaratri Brahmotsavam, it is performed on October 14. Lord takes the form of ‘Mohini’, […]
On the fourth day of Brahmotsavam, in the morning Kalpavriksha Vahanam seva and in the evening Sarvabhoopala vahana sevas are celebrated. In 2024, Fourth day of Navaratri Brahmotsavams date is October 7 (Navaratri Brahmotsavam). The fourth day starts with kalpa vriksha vahan in the morning. Kalpa vriksha is the celestial boonbestowing tree of heaven. All […]
TTD has dispensed with privilege darshans including aged, physically challenged, parents with infants from October 9 to 18 in view of Navarathri Brahmotsavams at Tirumala. While the donors darshan is also cancelled from October 8 to 20, 2018. On the other hand all the arjitha sevas were also cancelled. TTD has taken this decision as […]
The nine day annual brahmotsavams in Tirumala concluded with Avabhruda Snanam also known as Chakra Snanam on Friday morning, 21 September 2018. Processional deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy and His concerts Sridevi and Bhudevi along with Sudarshana Chakram (Disc weapon of Vishnu) were rendered snapana tirumanjanam at Varaha Swamy temple on the banks of Swamy […]
On the sixth day morning, the Sri Malayappa Swamy took celestial ride on His humble and noble devotee, Hanumantha Vahana on Tuesday, 18 September 2018. IMPORTANCE With regard to character, strength and ability, Hanuman was far superior to even humans. His surrender to the divine cause and his devotion to Lord Rama was unique, exemplary […]