Salakatla Ratha Saptami 2026 – Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple Tirupati

 

Significance

• Ratha Saptami is celebrated as Ardha Brahmotsavam (One-day Brahmotsavam).
• Symbolizes the Sun God’s chariot turning northward, marking the change of seasons.
• Sri Govindarajaswamy, with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, blesses devotees through seven vahana sevas in a single day.

Festival Schedule

Time	Event / Vahanam
3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.	Sri Chakrattalwar Procession
5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	Surya Prabha Vahanam
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Hamsa Vahanam
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Hanumantha Vahanam
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Pedda Sesha Vahanam
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Sarvabhoopala Vahanam
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.	Garuda Vahanam

Cultural Programmes

• Organised by TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad.
• Supported by Sri Annamacharya Project, featuring devotional music, dance, and spiritual discourses.

Pilgrim Tips

• Arrive early for Chakrasnanam at Kapileswaraswamy Temple.
• The Garuda Vahanam in the evening is considered the highlight – expect large crowds.
• Carry water and light snacks; the day is long with multiple sevas.