The 296th Jayanthi of saint-poet and ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara, Matru Sri Tarigonda Vengamamba, will be celebrated with grandeur on April 29 and 30, 2026 across Tarigonda, Tirupati, and Tirumala. The two-day festivities will honor her spiritual legacy, literary brilliance, and unwavering devotion.
Celebrations at Tarigonda
- April 30, 7:00 AM
– Snapana Tirumanjanam at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
- 11:00 AM
– Pushpanjali to Vengamamba’s statue.
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
– Cultural programs including Sankirtana Gosti Ganam and Harikatha,
reflecting her devotional contributions.
Celebrations at Tirupati
- April 29 & 30, 10:00 AM
– Literary seminars at Annamacharya Kalamandiram, where eminent
scholars will discuss Vengamamba’s works.
- 6:00 PM
– Music and Harikatha programs showcasing her poetic devotion.
- April 30, 9:00 AM
– Pushpanjali at the Vengamamba statue, MR Palli Circle.
Celebrations at Tirumala
- April 30, 4:30 PM
– Pushpanjali at Vengamamba Brindavanam.
- 5:30 PM
– Lord’s procession at Narayanagiri Gardens.
- 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
– Cultural programs by Annamacharya Project artists and SV Music
& Dance College.
- 7:15 PM onwards
– Anugraha Bhashanam by Sri Sri Sri Vidyashankara Bharati Swamy,
blessing devotees with spiritual insights.
Legacy of Vengamamba
Matru Sri Tarigonda
Vengamamba remains an enduring symbol of devotion, literature, and service to
Lord Venkateswara. Her works, steeped in bhakti and poetic excellence, continue
to inspire generations. This Jayanthi not only commemorates her life but also
reinforces the cultural and spiritual heritage of Tirumala.