Sri Padmavathi Devi Brahmotsavam 2026 – A Divine Celebration in Tiruchanoor
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Festival Overview
The Karthika
Brahmotsavams of Sri Padmavathi Devi Ammavaru at Tiruchanoor,
near Tirupati, are among the most spiritually vibrant events in the Vaishnava
tradition. The festival celebrates the divine grace of Goddess Padmavathi,
consort of Lord Venkateswara, and draws thousands of devotees from across
India.
In 2026, the
Brahmotsavam will be observed from December 06 to December 14, with Ankurarpanam
(ritual sowing of seeds) marking the preparatory beginning.
2026 Detailed Schedule
- December 05
- Laksha Kumkumarchana
(morning)
- Senadhipathi Utsavam
– Procession of Lord Viswaksena
- Ankurarpanam
(night) – Symbolic seed sowing for prosperity
- December 06
- Dwajarohanam
– Flag hoisting ceremony
- Chinna Sesha Vahanam
- December 07
- Pedda Sesha Vahanam
- Hamsa Vahanam
- December 08
- Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam
- Simha Vahanam
- December 09
- Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam
- Hanumantha Vahanam
- December 10
- Pallaki Utsavam
- Vasantotsavam
- Gaja Vahanam
- December 11
- Sarva Bhupala Vahanam
- Garuda Vahanam
- December 12
- Suryaprabha Vahanam
- Chandraprabha Vahanam
- December 13
- Rathotsavam
- Aswa Vahanam
- December 14
- Chakra Snanam
– Sudarshana Chakra immersion
- Panchami Theertham
– Sacred dip in Padma Sarovaram
- Dwajavarohanam
– Flag lowering ceremony
- December 15
- Pushpa Yagam
– Floral offering ritual
Highlights &
Significance
- Gaja Vahanam
and Rathotsavam are the most visually grand and spiritually charged
events.
- Panchami Theertham
is considered highly auspicious, with thousands taking a holy dip in the
temple tank.
- The festival reflects Sri Padmavathi Devi’s divine compassion, and each vahana represents a unique cosmic attribute.
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