Special Festivals in
April – Tiruchanur Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple & Associated Shrines
April is a vibrant month
of devotion in Tirupati, with Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur
and nearby temples hosting a series of sacred festivals and sevas. Here’s the
complete schedule and highlights:
At Tiruchanur Sri
Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
- April 10, 17, 24 (Fridays):
Tiruchi Utsavam at 6:00 PM
- April 11:
Uttarashada Nakshatram – Goddess Padmavathi parades on the Gaja
Vahanam (Elephant vehicle) at 6:45 PM
- April 28:
Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam (temple cleansing ritual)
- April 29:
Ankurarpanam (seed sowing ritual)
- April 30 – May 2:
Annual Vasanthotsavam (Spring Festival)
At Sri Sundararaja Swamy
Temple
- April 16:
Uttarabhadra Nakshatram – Lord Sundararaja Swamy procession at 7:00
PM
At Sri Balaramakrishna
Swamy Temple
- April 21:
Rohini Nakshatram – Tiruchi Utsavam for Sri Krishna Swamy at
7:00 PM
At Sri Suryanarayana
Swamy Temple
- April 29:
Hasta Nakshatram – Tiruchi Utsavam at 5:00 PM
At Sri Srinivasa Swamy
Temple
- April 04, 11, 18, 25 (Saturdays):
Abhishekam at 8:00 AM
At Appalayagunta Sri
Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- April 07 (Tuesday):
Ashtadala Padapadmaradhana Seva at 8:00 AM
- April 08:
Ashtottara Shata Kalashabhishekam at 8:00 AM
- April 10, 17, 24 (Fridays):
Vastralankarana Seva & Abhishekam at 7:00 AM
- April 12:
Kalyanotsavam at 10:30 AM
- April 05, 12, 19, 26 (Sundays):
Abhishekam for Sri Anjaneya Swamy
Tips for Devotees
- Arrive Early:
Evening vahana sevas attract large crowds.
- Best Highlights:
Gaja Vahanam (April 11) and Vasanthotsavam (April 30–May 2).
- Combine Visits:
Plan to visit associated temples for a complete spiritual experience.
- Dress Code:
Traditional attire is recommended for participation in sevas.
- Stay Nearby:
Book accommodation in Tirupati early, as April festivals draw many
pilgrims.
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