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

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.