Sri
Kodandarama Swamy Temple August 2026 Festivals
The
historic Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Tirupati is set to celebrate a
series of important religious festivals, special sevas, and utsavams throughout
August 2026. Organized by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD),
these events provide devotees with numerous opportunities to participate in
sacred rituals and receive the blessings of Lord Sri Rama, Goddess Sita, and
Lakshmana Swamy.
From
the weekly Friday Abhishekam to the grand Pavitrotsavams, Sri
Sita Rama Kalyanam, Sahasra Kalasabhishekam, and Hanumantha
Vahana Seva, the month is filled with spiritually enriching celebrations.
Quick
Festival Information
|
Event |
Date |
|
Friday
Abhishekam |
August
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 |
|
Unjal
Seva |
Every
Friday |
|
Tiruchi
Utsavam |
Every
Friday |
|
Ankurarpanam |
August
7 |
|
Annual
Pavitrotsavams |
August
8–10 |
|
Sri
Sita Rama Kalyanam |
August
11 |
|
Sahasra
Kalasabhishekam |
August
12 |
|
Hanumantha
Vahana Seva |
August
12 |
|
Ashtottara
Sata Kalasabhishekam |
August
28 |
|
Special
Tiruchi Utsavam |
August
28 |
Complete
Festival Schedule
August
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Fridays)
Abhishekam
The
sacred Abhishekam will be performed to the presiding deities:
- Sri Sita Devi
- Sri Rama
- Sri Lakshmana
Swamy
Time:
6:00 AM
Ticket
Price: ₹20
Unjal
Seva
Time:
5:00 PM
The
deities will be seated on a beautifully decorated swing while devotional hymns
and Vedic chants are rendered.
Tiruchi
Utsavam
Time:
5:30 PM
The
utsava deities will bless devotees during a procession through the four Mada
Streets surrounding the temple.
August
7 – Ankurarpanam
The
annual Pavitrotsavams begin with the sacred Ankurarpanam
ceremony.
Major
rituals include:
- Medini Puja
- Mrutsangrahanam
- Ankurarpanam
- Vedic
chanting
- Temple
purification rituals
August
8–10 – Annual Pavitrotsavams
The
three-day Pavitrotsavam will be celebrated with great devotion.
Highlights
include:
- Pavitra
Pratishtha
- Pavitra
Samarpana
- Vedic Homams
- Snapana
Tirumanjanam
- Tiruveedhi
Utsavams
- Poornahuti
This
annual festival is performed to remove any ritual deficiencies and preserve the
sanctity of temple worship.
August
11 – Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam
Occasion:
Punarvasu Nakshatram
One
of the most significant festivals celebrated every month.
Time
11:00
AM
Ticket
Price
₹500
per couple
Devotees
participating in this divine celestial wedding seek blessings for:
- Happy married
life
- Family
harmony
- Prosperity
- Good health
Evening
Procession
Time:
5:30 PM
The
utsava deities will proceed in a grand Tiruchi procession through the four Mada
Streets to Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini.
Unjal
Seva
Time:
6:30 PM
August
12 – Sahasra Kalasabhishekam
Occasion:
Amavasya
One
of the temple's most sacred monthly rituals.
Time
8:30
AM
Ticket
₹500
per couple
Thousands
of sanctified kalasas are used during this elaborate abhishekam seeking
universal welfare and divine blessings.
Hanumantha
Vahana Seva
Time:
7:00 PM
Lord
Sri Rama will bless devotees on the magnificent Hanumantha Vahanam,
symbolizing unwavering devotion, courage, and strength.
August
28 – Pournami Celebrations
Ashtottara
Sata Kalasabhishekam
Time:
9:30 AM
Ticket
Price: ₹50
The
sacred kalasa abhishekam is performed with Vedic chanting for the welfare of
devotees.
Tiruchi
Utsavam
Time:
5:30 PM
The
utsava deities will be taken from the temple through the four Mada Streets to Sri
Ramachandra Pushkarini, where devotees can witness the grand procession.
Significance
of the August Festivals
The
month of August is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Sri Rama.
Participating
in these festivals is believed to bestow:
- Family peace
- Marital
harmony
- Prosperity
- Removal of
obstacles
- Spiritual
purification
- Good health
- Divine
protection
Ticket
Details
|
Seva |
Ticket
Price |
|
Friday
Abhishekam |
₹20 |
|
Sri
Sita Rama Kalyanam |
₹500 |
|
Sahasra
Kalasabhishekam |
₹500 |
|
Ashtottara
Sata Kalasabhishekam |
₹50 |
About
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple
Sri
Kodandarama Swamy Temple is one of Tirupati's oldest and most revered temples
dedicated to Lord Sri Rama along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana
Swamy. Built during the Chola period, the temple is an important pilgrimage
destination where thousands of devotees visit throughout the year to
participate in festivals and seek divine blessings.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
When
are the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple Pavitrotsavams in 2026?
They
will be held from August 8 to August 10, 2026, beginning with Ankurarpanam
on August 7.
What
is the ticket price for Friday Abhishekam?
The
ticket costs ₹20 per devotee.
When
is Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam?
It
will be performed on August 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
How
much is the Sita Rama Kalyanam ticket?
The
participation fee is ₹500 per couple.
When
is Hanumantha Vahana Seva?
It
will be held on August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
What
is the ticket for Ashtottara Sata Kalasabhishekam?
The
ticket costs ₹50 per devotee.
Conclusion
The
August 2026 festival calendar at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tirupati,
offers devotees an exceptional opportunity to participate in sacred sevas,
witness grand processions, and receive the divine blessings of Sri Sita,
Rama, and Lakshmana Swamy. Whether attending the weekly Friday Abhishekam,
the annual Pavitrotsavams, the celestial Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam, or the Hanumantha
Vahana Seva, every celebration reflects the temple's rich spiritual
traditions and devotion. Devotees are encouraged to participate in these
auspicious events and experience the divine grace of Lord Sri Kodandarama
Swamy.