Introduction
The
Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai and Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan
Sattumurai will be observed with devotion and grandeur at the Sri
Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati on August 12, 2026.
The
sacred celebrations will feature traditional processions, devotional music, Srivari
Appapadi Prasadam from Tirumala, and special Sattumurai rituals. Devotees
will have an opportunity to seek the blessings of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, Sri
Chakrathalwar and Sri Andal Ammavaru.
Sri
Chakrathalwar Sattumurai 2026 Date
|
Event |
Details |
|
Date |
August
12, 2026 |
|
Venue |
Sri
Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati |
|
Main
Celebrations |
Chakrathalwar
Sattumurai & Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai |
Morning
Procession
The
morning celebrations will begin with a traditional procession.
8:00
AM – 9:30 AM
Sri
Varadaraja Swamy, along with His consorts, and the utsava
idols of Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan will be taken in a procession
around the four Mada Streets.
The
procession will begin from the Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple and
will be accompanied by traditional music.
Srivari
Appapadi Prasadam Procession
9:30
AM – 10:00 AM
The
Srivari Appapadi Prasadam, brought from Tirumala, will be taken in a
traditional procession from the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple to the Sri
Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple.
This
will be followed by the Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai.
Evening
Procession
4:00
PM – 5:30 PM
In
the evening, Sri Govindaraja Swamy, accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu
Devi, will be taken in a grand procession around the four Mada Streets.
The
procession will be followed by the procession of Sri Andal Ammavaru.
Significance
of Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai
According
to temple tradition, Sri Sudarshana Chakrathalwar was consecrated at the
first gopuram of the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple on the day of the Pushyami
Nakshatram.
To
commemorate this sacred consecration day, Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai
is observed every year.
Sri
Chakrathalwar, the divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra,
is revered as a powerful symbol of divine protection and the destruction of
negative forces.
Who
Was Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan?
Sri
Prativadi Bhayankara Annan was born in Kanchipuram and
was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and Sri Vaishnava Acharya.
He
is particularly remembered for composing the sacred prayers traditionally
recited to awaken Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala.
His
celebrated compositions include:
- Sri
Venkateswara Suprabhatam
- Stotram
- Prapatti
- Mangalasasanam
He
also wrote commentaries on important spiritual works, including Sri Bhashyam
and Sri Bhagavatam.
Sri
Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai
The
Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai is observed every year in
honour of his birth star.
The
occasion celebrates his contribution to the Sri Vaishnava tradition and
his devotion to Lord Venkateswara.
His
Suprabhatam, in particular, has become an integral part of the daily
worship tradition at Tirumala, where it is recited as part of the early morning
awakening ceremony of Lord Venkateswara.
August
12, 2026 Schedule
|
Time |
Programme |
|
8:00
AM – 9:30 AM |
Sri
Varadaraja Swamy and Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan procession |
|
9:30
AM – 10:00 AM |
Srivari
Appapadi Prasadam procession |
|
After
10:00 AM |
Sri
Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai |
|
4:00
PM – 5:30 PM |
Sri
Govindaraja Swamy with Sri Devi & Bhu Devi procession |
|
Afterward |
Sri
Andal Ammavaru procession |
Spiritual
Significance
The
Sattumurai celebrations provide an opportunity for devotees to remember the
great Acharyas and spiritual traditions associated with Sri Vaishnavism.
The
observance of Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai highlights the importance of Sudarshana
Chakrathalwar, while the Sattumurai of Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan
honours an Acharya whose devotional compositions continue to be recited by
millions of devotees.
The
processions and traditional rituals also help preserve the rich religious
heritage of the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple.
Frequently
Asked Questions
When
will Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai be observed in 2026?
It
will be observed on August 12, 2026, at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple,
Tirupati.
When
is the morning procession?
The
morning procession will take place from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
When
will Srivari Appapadi Prasadam be taken in procession?
The
procession will take place from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, from Sri
Kodandarama Swamy Temple to Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple.
When
is the evening procession?
The
evening procession of Sri Govindaraja Swamy with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi will be
held from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Who
was Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan?
He
was a renowned Sri Vaishnava Acharya and Sanskrit scholar from Kanchipuram who
composed the Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam, Stotram, Prapatti and
Mangalasasanam.
Why
is Chakrathalwar Sattumurai celebrated?
It
is observed annually to commemorate the consecration of Sri Sudarshana
Chakrathalwar at the first gopuram of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple.
Conclusion
The
Sri Chakrathalwar Sattumurai and Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumurai
2026 will be important devotional occasions at the Sri Govindaraja Swamy
Temple, Tirupati, on August 12. The celebrations will feature traditional
processions, Srivari Appapadi Prasadam, Sattumurai rituals and evening
processions of Sri Govindaraja Swamy and Sri Andal Ammavaru. TTD has appealed
to devotees to participate in these sacred celebrations and seek the divine
blessings of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, Sri Chakrathalwar and Sri Andal Ammavaru.