Srivari Brahmotsavam

Srivari Brahmotsavams
శ్రీవారి బ్రహ్మొత్సవములు
Venkateswara Temple in Brahmotsavams
Official nameSri Venkateswara Brahmotsavams
Also calledTirumala Brahmotsavams, Tirupati Brahmotsavams
Observed byHindus
CelebrationsThe Malayappa (Shree Bhoo Sahita)(processional deity) of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala is taken on the morning and evening of the nine-day festival on four streets around the shrine. Celebrations include dance, music, elephants and horses.
FrequencyAnnual
Related toVenkateswara Temple, Tirumala

Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Brahmotsavam or Srivari Brahmotsavam[1] is the most significant[2] annual fête celebrated at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala-Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[3] which falls between the Telugu calendar of Aasveeyujamu and the Gregorian calendar months of September or October.[4]

The Utsava-murti (processional deity) of the presiding deity, Venkateswara, and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken on a procession on several vahanams on the streets surrounding the temple. The celebration attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over India and around the world. A Brahmotsavam is a cleansing ceremony in honor of Lord Brahma, and the ceremony at Tirumala is the largest.[5]

  1. ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (21 September 2017). "Tirupati, getting ready for Brahmotsavam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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  3. ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (21 September 2017). "Tirupati, getting ready for Brahmotsavam". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  4. ^ "8th Day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam-Aswa Vahanam on Oct 12". Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams News. 12 October 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Brahmotsavam: Why is Brahmotsavam Celebrated". Ygoy. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014.