Tirumala Gearing Up For Brahmotsavams From September 24
During the Brahmotsavams, devotees will witness daily vahana sevas from 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the presiding deity taken out in different celestial processions: Reports
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is making elaborate arrangements for the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala Temple from September 24 to October 2.
The festivities will begin with Ankurarpanam on the evening of September 23. Ahead of it, as part of the preparatory rituals, Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam, the traditional temple cleansing ceremony, will be performed on September 16.
During the Brahmotsavams, devotees will witness daily vahana sevas from 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the presiding deity taken out in different celestial processions.
As per the official schedule, Dwajarohanam will be on September 24 during the Meena Lagnam between 5:43 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., followed by the Pedda Sesha Vahanam in the night. On September 25, the morning will feature Chinna Sesha Vahanam, followed by Snapana Thirumanjanam in the afternoon and Hamsa Vahanam in the evening. On September 26, the deity will be taken out on the Simha Vahanam in the morning and Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam in the evening.
On September 27, Kalpavriksha Vahanam will be in the morning and Sarvabhupala Vahanam in the evening. On September 28, the Mohini Avataram procession will be in the morning, while the grand Garuda Vahanam will be taken out at 6:30 p.m. On September 29, Hanumanta Vahanam will be in the morning, Swarna Ratham at 4 p.m. and Gaja Vahanam at night. On September 30, Surya Prabha Vahanam will be in the morning and Chandra Prabha Vahanam in the evening.
October 1 will feature Rathotsavam in the morning, followed by Ashwa Vahanam in the evening. The concluding day, October 2, Chakrasnanam will be performed between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Brahmotsavams will end on the same with Dwajavarohanam between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
A large number of devotees are expected to participate in these annual festivities, which are among the most significant religious events at Tirumala.
