Temple Festivals

  Tirumala, the abode of the Universal Supremo of Kaliyuga, Sri Venkateswara Swamy, is always abuzz with pilgrim activities and religious festivities. Every day is a festival in Tirumala, rightly described as “Nitya Kalyanam – Pachatoranam”.   There are only 365 days a year but more than 450 festivals are being observed around the year in Tirumala which is no exaggeration.  These festivals are categorized into Nityotsavams(daily), Pakshotsavams(fortnightly), Masotsavams(monthly), Samvatsarotsavams(yearly), Nakshatrotsavams(based on birth stars). Daily festivities include Suprabhatam, Tomala, Sahasranamarchana, weekly festivals like Ashtadala Padapadmaradhana, Pulangi, Shukravara Abhishekam, star festivals like Rohini, Arudra, Punarvasu, Shravanam will be observed. Besides, the Jayantis like Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna, and Kalki-the Dasavataras are also celebrated along with Tiru Nakshatrotsavams of great saints who dedicat...

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Brahmotsavams in Upamaka will Commence on October 03. 2024 Sevas & Schedule  : October 04 – Dwajarohanam, Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva October 05 – Chinna Sesha Vahana Seva, Hamsa Vahana Seva October 06  – Simha Vahana Seva, Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam October 07 – Kalpavruksha Vahana Seva, Sarvabhupala Vahana Seva October 08 – Mohini Avataram in Pallaki, Garuda Vahana Seva October 09 – Hanumantha Vahana Seva, Gaja Vahana Seva, Vasantotsavam October 10 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Chandraprabha Vahana Seva October 11 – Rathotsavam, Aswa Vahana Seva October 12 – Chakra Snanam, Dwajavarohanam   How to reach the Temple  : 20 km from Tuni 48 km from Anakapalli.

  Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Vadaplli, Atreyapuram Mandal, East Godavari District. It is one of the oldest and most famous temples in Andhra Pradesh. Also called Konaseema Tirupati. Vadapally Sri Venkateswara Swamy brahmotsavams will commence on October 21 2024 Schedule  : October 21 – Sesha Vahana Seva October 22  – Hamsa Vahana Seva October 23  – Hanumantha Vahana Seva October 24  – Simha Vahana Seva October 25  – Garuda Vahana Seva October 26  – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva October 27  – Gaja Vahana Seva October 28  – Aswa Vahana Seva October 29   - Chakrasnanam (morning), Dwajavarohanam , Churnotsavam (night).

Sri Durgamba Temple is located in Girimpet in Chittoor town of Andhra Pradesh State Dasara Utsavam will commence on October 03 2024 Dates October 03 – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi Alankarna October 04 – Sri Chamundeswari Devi October 05 – Sri Lalitha Devi October 06 – Sri Parvati Devi October 07 – Sri Katyayani Devi October 08 – Sri Saraswati Devi October 09 – Sri Mahisasuramardini October 10 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi October 11 – Pavalimpu Seva

  The following are dates of Maha Abhishekas performed at Chidambaram Nataraja Swamy temple. May 01  – Chithirai Onam, Kanaka Sabhai, 6 pm July 12 – Aani Thirumanjanam, Raja Sabhai, 3.30 am September 16 – Aavani Chaturdashi, Kanaka Sabhai, 6 pm October 16  – Purattasi Chaturdashi, Kanaka Sabhai, 6 pm January 13,2025 -  Aardhraa Abhishekam, Raja Sabhai, 3.30 am March 12 –  Maasi Chaturdashi, Kanaka Sabhai, 6 am

  Sri Swamy attained Samadhi on August, 24th 1982 at Golagamudi. Aradhana festival is celebrated every year, and lakhs of devotees will attend on these days. Aradhana Mahotsavams will start every year on the 18th of August and end on the 24th of August. 2025 Schedule  :  August 18  - Sarvabupala vahanaseva(10 am), Kalpavruksha vahanaseva(9 pm). August 19  - Hanumantha vahanaseva, Chandraprabha vahanaseva August 20 - Chinnasesha vahanaseva , Hamsa vahanaseva August 21 - Suryaprabha vahanaseva , Gajavahana vahanaseva August 22 - Ashwa vahanaseva , Peddasesha vahanaseva August 23 - Simha vahanaseva , Garuda vahanaseva August 24 – Rathotshavam (10 am), Teppa Mahosthavam(9 pm). Aaradhana Date is 24th August.

  This temple is located in the Tirupati district (formerly in Nellore dist) in the state of Andhra Pradesh. One of the famous temples in this region. Here Swamy is Swayambhu. Brahmotsavams will commence on September 13. 2024 Schedule September 13 – Ankurarpana, Vinayaka Puja September 14 – Dwajarohana September 17 – Phalabhishekam, Nandi Seva September 18 – Rathotsavam September 19 – Shanmukha Swamy Kalyanam September 20 – Kalyana Rayabaram September 21 – Sri Valli Devasena Subramanya Swamy Kalyanotsavam September 22– Vasantotsavam, Dwajavarohana September 23 – Alakalatopu Utsavam September 24 – Unjal Seva, Ekanta Seva

  Tirumala Brahmotsavam is an annual festival at  Lord Venkateswara Temple that is celebrated for nine days in September and October. In 2024, Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy   Brahmotsavams   will be celebrated from  October  04 to    October 12. Popular stories trace the origin of this celebration to Brahma, the creator God, who first conducted this festival in Sri Balaji at Tirupati. Brahma worshiped Sri Balaji on the banks of the holy Pushkarini in Tirupati as a way to thank the Lord for protecting mankind. Hence, this utsava bears his name as “Brahmotsavam,” which means “Brahma’s Utsavam.” Sevas Dates 2024  : October 03 - Ankurarpana October   04 – Dwajarohana(5.45 pm) ,  Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva(9.00 pm) October 05  - Chinna Sesha Vahana Seva(8.00 am), Hamsa Vahana Seva(7.00 pm)  October 06 – Simha Vahana Seva(8.00 am) , Mutyapu Pandiri Vahana Seva(7.00 pm)  October 07 - Kalpavruksha Vahana S...

  Alankarams to Durgadevi from Aswayuja Suddha Padyami to Aswayuja Suddha Dasami. 2024 Dates   October 03 –  Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi October 04 – Sri Gayatri Devi October 05 –  Sri Annapurna Devi October 06 – Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi October 07  –   Sri Maha Chandi Devi October 08 - Sri Mahalakshmi Devi October 09  –  Sri Saraswathi Devi (Mula nakshatram) October 10 – Sri Durga Devi October 11 – Sri Mahisasura Mardini October 12 -  Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.

  Sri Chengalamma Parameswari Ammavari temple is located at Sullurpeta town in  Nellore district. Goddess Self Manifested herself in the Village.  Dasara Utsavams in this temple will commence on October 03. 2024 Dates October 03 – Parameswari Devi October 04 – Gayatri Devi October 05 – Annapurna Devi October 06 –  Balatripura Sundari Devi October 07 – Asthakali Devi October 08 –  Mahalakshmi Devi October 09 –  Saraswathi Devi October 10 – Durga Devi October 11 – Rajarajeswari Devi October 12 – Vijaya Dasami, Mahisasuramardini.

Sri Boyakonda Gangamma temple   is located at Bandlapai village in Chowdepalli Mandal in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh state.  Navratri Utsavams will commence on October 04. 2024 Dates October 04 – Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi October 05 –  Sri Shakambari Devi October 06 – Sri  Annapurna Devi October 07 – Sri Parvati Devi October 08 – Sri Dhanalakshmi Devi October 09 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 10 – Sri Durga Devi October 11 – Sri Mahisasura Mardini October 12 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.

  This temple is located near Banaganapalle town in Kurnool district. It is a famous temple in this region. Navratri Utsavams will commence on October 03. Schedule  2024 : October 03 - Sailaputri October 04 – Brahmacharini October 05 – Chandra Ghanta October 06 – Kushamanda Devi October 07 – Skanda Mata October 08 – Katyayani Devi October 09 – Kalaratri October 10 – Mahagowri October 11 – Siddadatri October 12 - Chowdeswari Devi

  Navratri utsavams at Peddamma Talli temple will commence on  October 03 2024 Schedule  : October 03 – Sri Balatripura Sundaradevi Alankaram October 04 – Sri Gaja Lakshmi Devi October 05 – Sri Annapurna Devi October 06 – Sri Gayatri Devi October 07 – Sri Lalitha Devi October 08 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi October 09 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 10 – Sri Durga Devi  October 11 - Sri Mahisasura Mardini   October 12 - Sri Peddamma Talli Alankaram   Alankara Darshan Timings 7.00 am to 1.00 pm 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm   October 03 – 3am – Abhishekam                     6 am – Darshan, Harathi                     7.15 am – Navratri Puja 9.45  am – Punyahavachanam, Vinayaka Puja, Ankurarpana, Akanda   Deepam,       ...

  Sirimanotsavam is a festival celebrated at Pydhitalli Amma temple in Vizianagaram town. Siri means goddess Lakshmi and manu means trunk or log. It is held in September or October (during Dasara) every year. It is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday following Vijayadasami It is believed that approximately 15 days before Sirimanu ustav goddess Pyditalli ammavaru would come in the dream of the temple priest and tell him where the sirimanu for that year could be found. Important Dates 2024 September 20 – Pandirata Ustavam  september 20 - Mandala Deeksha October 10 - Ardha Mandala Deeksha October 14 – Tollela Ustavam October 15 – Sirimanotsavam October 22 – Teppotsavam October 27 - Kalasha Jyothi Procession October 29 – Uyalla Kambala Ustavam October 30 – Deeksha Viramana, Chandiyagam, Purnahuthi. Jatara Dates – Begins on September 20 and concludes on October 30.

  Sri Giri Venkateswara Swamy temple is located in Secunderabad in the state of Telangana. Brahmotsavams will commence on October 03. 2024 Dates October 03  – Ankurarpana ( 7 pm) October 04  – Dwajarohana ( 9am), Devata Ahvanam (7 pm) October 05  – Abhishekam (9 am), Sesha Vahana Seva ( 7 pm) October 06  – Abhishekam, Hamsa Vahana Seva ( 7pm) October 07  - Abhishekam (9 am), Hanumantha Vahana Seva (9 pm) October 08 – Sri Vari Kalyanotsavam (9.30 am), Garuda Vahana Seva (7 pm) October 09 – Abhishekam, Simha Vahana Seva (7 pm) October 10 – Abhishekam ( 9.00 am), Gaja Vahana Seva (7 pm) October 11 - Abhishekam (9 am), Aswa Vahana Seva (7 pm) October 12 – Mahapoornahuthi, Kalasabhishekam, Chakratheertham, Pushpa Yagam (6.00 am to 1.00 pm),    Dwadasaradhana, Utsava Parisamapti (6 pm to 9 pm).

  Karthigai Deepam  is the most significant festival that is celebrated with pomp and gaiety at Arunachaleswarar temple. This year Karthikai Deepam falls on December 13,2024. This Karthikai Deepam is celebrated as a ten-day festival and it is widely known as Karthigai Brahmotsavam. 2024 Schedule December 01  – Sri Durgambal on Kamadenu Vahanam (night) December 02  – Sri Pidari Amman on Lion Vahanam (night) December 03  – Sri Vinayaka Swamy on Mooshika Vahanam (night) December 04  – Panchamurthies Siver Vimanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Mooshika, Peacock, Adhikara Nandi, Hamsa, Small Rishaba Vahanam (night). December 05 – Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar Vimana Sun Crescent mount(morning) Panchamurthies, Silver Indra Vimanam (night) December 06  - Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar, Naga Vahanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Simha Vahanam, Silver Anna Vahanam December 07  - Sri Vinayaka, Sri Chandrasekharar, Naga Vahanam (morning) Panchamurthies, Silve...

  Venkatagiri Poleramma temple is one of the famous temples in Andhra Pradesh State. In the year 1917, Cholera was spreading heavily in this region. Then Raja of Venkatagiri conducted Seethala Yagam. In the year 1919 Poleramma Jatara Started in Venkatagiri. Jathara 1 st     Chatimpu falls on the first Wednesday after Vinayaka Chavithi and 2 nd  Chatimpu on next Wednesday at 12 am. Ghatotsavam will be performed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Jathara will be Celebrated on Wednesday and Thursday. 2024 Dates September 11 – 1 st  Chatimpu September 18 – 2 nd  Chatimpu September 22 – Ghatotsavam September 26 – Amma Vari Utsavam September 26 – Nilupu, Nagarotsavam, Jatara ends.

  Kanipakam is a small village on the bank of the Bahuda river. The word “Kani” means Wetland, and “Pakam” means the flow of water. According to the Puranas of kanipakam vinayaka temple, Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka swamy was self manifested(Swayambu). This kanipakam temple  was  built in the 11 th  century by Chola King Kuluthunga Chola-I -I  and expanded in 1336 by the emperors of the Vijayanagara Dynasty. Brahmotsavams are held in Kanipakam for around 21 days starting from Vinayaka Chaturthi. 2024 Dates  : September 07 – Vinayaka Chativithi, Gramotsavam September 08 –  Dwajarohanam (morning), Hamsa Vahanam (night) September 09 – Nemali Vahanam September 10  – Mushika Vahanam September 11  – Chinna Sesha vahanam(morning), Pedda Sesha Vahanam(night) September 12  –  Chiluka Vahana Seva(morning), Vrushaba Vahanam(night) September 13 – Gaja Vahanam September 14  – Rathotsavam Septemb...