Sri Vignanagiri Subramanya Swamy Aadi Krithika Utsavam

Location: Sri Kalahasti, Tirupati District
Temple Authority: Sri Kalahasti Devastanam
Festival Dates: July 15 to July 25, 2025

This vibrant festival celebrates Lord Subramanya with a series of spiritual events, vahana sevas, and processions full of cultural significance.

Daily Schedule:

July 15 – Ankurarpanam marks the ceremonial beginning with ritual seed sowing.
July 16 – Dwajarohana takes place at Chengalvaraya Swamy Sannidhi, followed by Amabri Utsavam.
July 17 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva and Bhutha Vahana Seva bring divine radiance and unique symbolism.
July 18 – Hamsa Vahana Seva (Swan chariot) and Ravanasura Vahana Seva add grandeur to the celebrations.
July 19 – Yali Vahana Seva and Sesha Vahana Seva highlight mythical and serpentine themes.
July 20 – On Aadi Krithika, devotees witness Indra Vimana Seva and the majestic Mayura Vahana Seva.
July 21 – Teppotsavam, the float festival, enchants devotees on the temple tank.
July 22 – Chiluka (parrot) and Gaja (elephant) Vahana Sevas are followed by the sacred Kalyanotsavam.
July 23 – Paruveta Utsavam, a ritual hunt, is a crowd-favorite.
July 24 – Kediga Vahana Seva and Vasantotsavam take place alongside Dwajavarohana and Gramotsavam.
July 25 – The festivities conclude with Pallaki Seva at 8 PM.