The sacred month of May
will be filled with devotion and grandeur at Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple,
Tirupati, as several special festivals and rituals are scheduled. These
celebrations highlight the temple’s rich tradition and spiritual vibrancy,
drawing devotees from near and far.
Key Festival Schedule
- May 1
– Ponnakalva Utsavam
- May 8 & 15 (Fridays, 6 PM)
– Procession of Sri Andal Ammavari in the four mada streets
- May 9 (Sravana Nakshatram, 6 PM)
– Procession of Sri Bhu Sameta Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy
- May 12
– Hanuman Jayanthi
- May 18 (Rohini Nakshatram, 6 PM)
– Procession of Sri Parthasarathi Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi; Koil
Alwar Thirumanjanam
- May 21–30
– Nammalwar Utsavams
- May 22
– Ankurarpanam for Brahmotsavams
- May 23–31
– Annual Brahmotsavams
- May 23
– Dwajarohanam (commencement)
- May 27
– Garuda Vahanam
- May 30
– Rathotsavam
- May 31
– Chakrasnanam and Dwajavarohanam (conclusion)
Highlights of the
Brahmotsavams
The Annual
Brahmotsavams from May 23–31 will be the centerpiece of the month.
Beginning with Dwajarohanam, the festivities will feature grand
processions, vahana sevas, and devotional programs. The Garuda Vahanam
on May 27 and Rathotsavam on May 30 are expected to attract thousands of
devotees. The celebrations will conclude with Chakrasnanam and Dwajavarohanam
on May 31, symbolizing divine blessings and fulfillment.
Spiritual Significance
Each festival at Sri
Govindarajaswamy Temple reflects the temple’s deep-rooted Vaishnavite
traditions. From honoring Sri Andal Ammavari to celebrating Hanuman
Jayanthi and Nammalwar Utsavams, the rituals embody devotion,
literature, and cultural heritage. The Brahmotsavams, in particular, reaffirm
the temple’s role as a spiritual beacon in Tirupati.