Surya Puja Mahotsavam 2026 at Nagalapuram – Festival Schedule, Teppotsavams & Matsya Jayanti
At the sacred Sri
Vedanarayana Swamy Temple in Nagalapuram, the annual Surya Puja Mahotsavam
is celebrated in grandeur from March 24 to 28, 2026. This rare festival
is rooted in legend: after Lord Mahavishnu incarnated as Matsya and fought a
prolonged battle, Surya Bhagavan showered his rays upon the Lord to provide
warmth.
Even today, this cosmic
alignment continues—sunlight travels nearly 630 feet from the Rajagopuram
to fall directly on the Moolavirat (main deity).
- Day 1:
Rays on the feet
- Day 2:
Rays on the navel
- Day 3:
Rays on the head
This divine illumination
is a breathtaking sight for devotees.
Daily Schedule (March
24–28)
- Morning (9–10 am):
Snapana Tirumanjanam for Utsava Murthis
- Evening (5.30–6.30 pm):
Surya Puja Darshan
- Night (7.30–9 pm):
Tiruveedhi Utsavam
Teppotsavams at Temple
Tank
The five-day
Teppotsavams will be held from March 24–28, 6.30–7.30 pm.
- Day 1:
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi & Bhudevi
- Day 2:
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Goda Devi
- Day 3:
Sri Kodandarama Swamy with Sita & Lakshmana
- Day 4:
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi & Bhudevi
- Day 5:
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi & Bhudevi
Post-Teppotsavam
Processions:
- Days 1–3 → Tiruchi Utsavam
- Day 4 → Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam
- Day 5 → Pedda Sesha Vahanam
Matsya Jayanti – March 21
Before the Surya Puja
festivities, Matsya Jayanti will be celebrated on March 21, 2026.
- 5 am:
Suprabhatam
- 7–8.30 am:
Tiruveedhi Utsavam (Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi & Bhudevi)
- 9–11 am:
Shanti Homam
- 11 am–12 noon:
Snapana Tirumanjanam
- 7–9 pm:
Garuda Vahana procession
Evenings will be enriched
with spiritual, devotional, and musical programmes organized by the TTD
Annamacharya Project.
Why This Festival is
Unique
- Astronomical precision:
Sun rays align perfectly with the deity.
- Mythological depth:
Celebrates Lord Vishnu’s Matsya Avatar.
- Cultural richness:
Teppotsavams, vahanams, and devotional music.
- Community spirit:
Thousands of devotees gather for darshan and festivities.
Travel & Darshan Tips
- Arrive early for Surya Puja
Darshan (5.30–6.30 pm) to witness the celestial rays.
- Carry light essentials; evenings can
be crowded during Teppotsavams.
- Participate in morning Snapana
Tirumanjanam for a serene spiritual experience.
- Don’t miss the Garuda Vahana
procession on Matsya Jayanti.
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