Divine Days at Kondagattu: The Complete Guide to Annual Celebrations

 

 

Major Festivals Celebrated at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Ugadi (Chaitra Shuddha Padyami) – Begins with Panchanga Sravanam, invoking blessings for the new year.

Sri Rama Navami (Chaitra Shuddha Navami) – Celebrated with grandeur as Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam, re-enacting the divine wedding.

Toli Ekadashi (Ashada Shuddha Ekadashi) – Devotees observe fasts and offer bhajans in praise of Lord Vishnu.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Sravana Bahula Rohini) – Commemorated with special poojas and devotional singing.

Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Shuddha Chaturthi) – Marks the start of Navaratri Utsavams with Ganapati puja.

Sharannavaratri (Ashwayuja Shuddha Padyami to Navami) – A 9-day worship of Devi with Alankaras, homams, and vibrant celebrations.

Vijaya Dashami (Ashwayuja Shuddha Dashami) – Features the Shami Puja, symbolizing victory and valor.

Deepavali (Ashwayuja Bahula Chaturdashi) – Celebrated with Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva, illuminating the temple premises.

Makara Sankranti (Pushya Masam) – Includes the divine Sri Goda-Ranganayakula Kalyanam, a deeply symbolic ritual.

Sri Hanuman Jayanti (Vaishakha Saptami to Bahula Dashami, Poorvabhadra Nakshatram) – A 3-day celebration honoring the presiding deity with special poojas and cultural events.

Sravana Saptaha Utsavam (Sravana Shuddha Padyami to Saptami) – Marked by daily Abhishekam and devotional recitals.

Pavitrotsavam (Shravanamasam) – A three-day ritual purification festival enhancing sanctity of temple rituals.

Dhanurmasam (Margashira Shuddha to Moola Nakshatram) – Known for 30 days of Tiruppavai Kalakshepam, highlighting Vaishnava devotion.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shuddha Ekadashi) – Celebrated with Uttara Dwara Darshanam, where devotees pass through the sacred north gate.

Sri Sudarshana Yagam (Magha Shuddha Panchami) – A three-day sacred fire ritual for protection and spiritual purification.