Sri Padmavathi Devi Brahmotsavam 2025 – 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 2025, the Brahmotsavam will be observed from November 16 to November 26, with Ankurarpanam (ritual sowing of seeds) marking the preparatory beginning.

Detailed Schedule

  • November 16
    • Laksha Kumkumarchana (morning)
    • Senadhipathi Utsavam – Procession of Lord Viswaksena
    • Ankurarpanam (night) – Symbolic seed sowing for prosperity
  • November 17
    • Dwajarohanam – Flag hoisting ceremony
    • Chinna Sesha Vahanam
  • November 18
    • Pedda Sesha Vahanam
    • Hamsa Vahanam 
  • November 19
    • Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam 
    • Simha Vahanam 
  • November 20
    • Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam 
    • Hanumantha Vahanam 
  • November 21
    • Pallaki Utsavam 
    • Vasantotsavam 
    • Gaja Vahanam 
  • November 22
    • Sarva Bhupala Vahanam 
    • Garuda Vahanam 
  • November 23
    • Suryaprabha Vahanam 
    • Chandraprabha Vahanam 
  • November 24
    • Rathotsavam 
    • Aswa Vahanam 
  • November 25
    • Chakra Snanam – Sudarshana Chakra immersion
    • Panchami Theertham – Sacred dip in Padma Sarovaram
    • Dwajavarohanam – Flag lowering ceremony
  • November 26
    • 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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