Sri Adi Sila Kshetram Temple, Gadwal Telangana – Venkateswara Swamy, Brahmotsavam 2025 & Pilgrim Guide

Location

Near Gadwal, Mahaboobnagar District, Telangana
Presiding deity: Lord Venkateswara Swamy
Revered as a powerful Vaishnavite shrine, attracting devotees from Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Festival Significance

Brahmotsavam celebrated annually on Margasira Masam.
Considered highly auspicious, with rituals invoking blessings of Lord Venkateswara for health, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
Pilgrims believe participation in the Garuda Seva and Maha Rathotsavam grants special merit.

Brahmotsavam 2025 Schedule

Date	Rituals & Sevas
Nov 25	Suprabatha Seva, Pallaki Seva (8 pm)
Nov 26–29	Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Pallaki Seva (8 pm)
Nov 30	Dwajarohana (10 am), Suryaprabha Vahana Seva
Dec 01	Baliharana (11 am), Chandraprabha Vahana Seva
Dec 02	Hanuman Varatham, Kalyanotsavam (11 pm), Garuda Vahana Seva, Parbhotsavam
Dec 03	Teppotsavam in Hamsa Vahanam
Dec 04	Ratha Yagam (10 pm), Maha Rathotsavam (Midnight 12)
Dec 05	Paruveta Utsavam in Aswa Vahanam
Dec 06	Avabruddha Snanam (11 am), Pallaki Seva, Pushpa Yagam, Dwajavarohana
Dec 07–09	Nitya Seva, Bhajana

Pilgrim Tips

Best Days to Attend: Garuda Seva (Dec 2) and Maha Rathotsavam (Dec 4) draw the largest crowds.
Travel: Easily accessible from Gadwal town; plan accommodation early due to high pilgrim inflow.
Offerings: Tulasi, butter, and flowers are traditional offerings to Lord Venkateswara.
Dress Code: Traditional attire recommended; modest clothing expected.
Community Spirit: Bhajans and devotional singing continue throughout the festival, adding to the spiritual atmosphere.

Getting Here

By Road

The temple is located about 18 km from Gadwal town in Mahbubnagar district.
From Hyderabad: ~200 km via NH‑44 (Hyderabad–Kurnool highway), then divert towards Gadwal. Travel time ~4.5 hours by car or bus.
From Bengaluru: ~350 km via NH‑44, travel time ~7 hours.
Regular APSRTC and KSRTC buses connect Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur, and Gadwal. From Gadwal, local autos/taxis take you directly to the temple.

By Train

Nearest Railway Station: Gadwal Junction (GWD), about 18 km away.
Gadwal is well connected to Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada.
From Gadwal station, autos and taxis are available to reach the temple.

By Air

Nearest Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), ~190 km away.
From the airport, taxis or buses to Gadwal are available. Travel time ~4 hours.