Tirumala, the sacred
abode of the Universal Supremo of Kaliyuga, Sri Venkateswara Swamy, is
renowned for its uninterrupted stream of pilgrim activities and religious
festivities. True to the saying “Nitya Kalyanam – Pachatoranam”, every
day here is celebrated as a festival.
Festivals in Tirumala
Though a year has 365
days, Tirumala observes over 450 festivals annually, categorized as:
- Nityotsavams (Daily)
– Suprabhatam, Tomala, Sahasranamarchana
- Pakshotsavams (Fortnightly)
- Masotsavams (Monthly)
- Samvatsarotsavams (Yearly)
- Nakshatrotsavams (Star-based)
– Rohini, Arudra, Punarvasu, Shravanam
Special Celebrations
- Dasavataras Jayantis
– Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama,
Krishna, Kalki
- Saints’ Nakshatrotsavams
– Honoring great devotees who dedicated their lives to Sri Venkateswara
Major Annual Festivals
- Ugadi Asthanam
- Theppotsavams (Float Festival)
- Padmavathi Parinayam
- Jeshthabhishekam
- Anivara Asthanam
- Radha Saptami
- Vaikuntha Ekadasi
- Brahmotsavams
– The grandest nine-day festival, highlighted by Garuda
Pilgrim Experience
Lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad flock to Tirumala to witness the Navahnika Brahmotsavams, a celestial spectacle that remains the cynosure of all eyes.