Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple Nagalapuram – Vimana Jatthroddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam 2026 Schedule & Rituals

The sacred town of Nagalapuram, nestled in Andhra Pradesh, is preparing for one of its most auspicious temple ceremonies — the Vimana Jatthroddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam at the revered Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple, along with Sri Vedavalli Sametha.

2026 Ritual Schedule

February 17 – Commencement of Ceremonies (5:30 pm)

Acharya Ritwik Varanam – Selection of priests for the rituals
Punyaham – Purification rites
Mritasanghranan – Collection of sacred earth
Ankurarpanam – Seed-sowing ritual symbolizing new beginnings

February 18 – Asta Bandhana Samarpana

Morning: Asta Bandhana Samarpana (application of sacred binding paste to the pedestal of the deity)
Evening: Punyaham, Panchagni Pratishtha (installation of five sacred fires), Kumbha Vahanam, Aradhana, Homam, Poornahuti

February 19 – Sacred Purifications

Pancha Gavyadhivasam – Purification with five sacred cow products
Nava Kalasha Snapanam – Ritual bathing with nine kalashas

February 20 – Abhishekams & Vedic Programs

Morning: Ksheerabdhivasam (milk consecration)
Evening: Vedic programs in Yagasala
Morning (next day): Jaladhivasam (water consecration)
Evening: Maha Shanti Tirumanjanam (grand purification ritual)

February 22 – Maha Samprokshanam

11:00 am – 12:00 noon: Vimana Rajagopura Samprokshanam (consecration of the temple tower)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Maha Samprokshanam of the Moola Virat (main deity)
Post Rituals: Darshan of the energized deity for devotees.