Srisailam Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam 2025 Dates
The Shivaratri Brahmotsavam is one of
the most famous festivals celebrated in Srisailam.In 2025 Brahmotsavams will
begin on February 19 and conclude on March 01.
The Brahmotsavam begin with Ankurarpana a
religious ritual on the occasion of the festival followed by the Dhwajarohana in
which Dhwaja Patam (a white flag) marked with the Nandi symbol is hoisted on the
Dhwajasthambha of the temple. It is said that the Dhwajarohana is the
significant event of the starting of Brahmothsavams for inviting all Gods
(Devathalu).
The Vahana Sevas are another important event of the
celebrations in which the procession of the God and Goddess will take place on
various vahanas (divine vehicles) like Seshavahanam, Mayuravahanam,
Nandivahanam, and Aswavahanam.
On the Mahasivarathri day at midnight during
Lingodbhavakalam (the sacred time in which God Siva manifests in the form of
huge flaming Linga), Abhishekam will be religiously performed to God Mallikarjuna Swamy.
The Radhothsavam (Car festival) will commence effectively on the next day of Mahasivaratri in the evening hours.
More than One Lakh of the pilgrim public will participate in the Car festival.
The celebration ends with the Dhwajavarohana in
which the Dhwaja Patakam (flag) is removed from the Dhwajasthambham.
February 19: Ankurarpanam & Dwajarohanam
February 20: Brungi Vahana Seva
February 21: Hamsa Vahana seva
February 22: Mayuri Vahana Seva
February 23: Ravana Vahana Seva
February 24: PusphaPallaki Seva
February 25: Gaja Vahanam
February 26: Mahashivaratri, Prabotsavam, Nandi Vahana Seva, Lingodbhava Maha Rudrabhishekam, Pagalkarna, Kalyanotsavam
February 27: Rathotsavam, Teppotsavam
February 28: Purnahuthi,Vasantotsavam,Dwajarohana
March 01: Aswa Vahanam, Sayanotsavam, Phuspotsavam.
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