Tirumala set for Navaratri Brahmotsavams
Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is fully geared up for its grandest annual festival, Navaratri Brahmotsavams, scheduled from October 12 to 20 at Tirumala, abode of Lord Venkateswara.
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This is the second Brahmotsavam this year due to Adhika Masam. Unlike Salakatla Brahmotsavams held last month, this will be held without Dwajarohanam flag hoisting but with full grandeur.
The festival will commence with Ankurarpanam on October 11 evening. The nine-day fete will witness Lord Malayappa Swamy procession on different vahanas daily from 8-10 am and 7-9 pm.
Key highlights are Pedda Sesha Vahana on Oct 12 night, Chinna Sesha and Hamsa on Oct 13, Simha and Mutyapu Pandiri on Oct 14, Kalpavriksha and Sarva Bhoopala on Oct 15.
The cynosure, Garuda Vahana Seva, will be held on Oct 16 from 7 pm onwards, expected to draw over 3.5 lakh pilgrims.
Other attractions include Hanumantha Vahana, Swarna Ratham and Gaja Vahana on Oct 17, Suryaprabha and Chandraprabha on Oct 18, grand Rathotsavam on Oct 19 and Chakrasnanam at Pushkarini and Pallaki Utsavam on Oct 20 marking conclusion.
TTD authorities said 3,500 police, AI-based crowd analytics, 22 lakh laddus, uninterrupted annaprasadam and medical teams are in place.
All Arjitha Sevas cancelled during the period, and pilgrims advised to use only TTD official website for darshan slots.
