Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam – September 16, 2025: Tirumala’s Sacred Ritual Before Brahmotsavams

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In preparation for the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy (Sep 24 – Oct 02), the sacred purification ritual Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed at Srivari Temple, Tirumala on Tuesday, September 16.

Significance of Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam

  • Etymology:
    • Koil – Sacred shrine
    • Alwar – Devotee
    • Tiru – Divine
    • Manjanam – Bath
      Together, it refers to the ritual cleansing of the sanctum sanctorum by devotees as a divine service.
  • Ritual Process:
    • Performed from 6:00 am to 10:00 am.
    • The main deity is veiled with a white cloth.
    • Parivara deities and puja objects are brought out and cleaned.
    • Cleaning is done using Parimalam, a fragrant mix of:
      • Camphor
      • Sandalwood
      • Saffron
      • Turmeric
      • Kichiligadda (a sacred tuber)
    • After purification, all items are returned, and special poojas are offered to Lord Venkateswara.
  • Agama Shastra Compliance:
    The entire ritual is conducted according to Vaikhanasa Agama traditions, ensuring spiritual and scriptural sanctity.
  • Annual Occurrence:
    Held four times a year, on Tuesdays preceding:
    • Ugadi
    • Anivara Asthanam
    • Vaikuntha Ekadasi
    • Annual Brahmotsavams

Seva & Darshan Updates

  • Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva:
    Cancelled on September 16 due to the purification ceremony.
  • VIP Break Darshan:
    Cancelled on September 16 (except for protocol dignitaries).
    No recommendation letters will be accepted on September 15.

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