Sri
Venugopalaswamy Teppotsavam 2026
The
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will celebrate the annual
Teppotsavams (Float Festival) of Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple,
Karvetinagaram, with great devotion from August 25 to August 27, 2026.
The three-day festival will feature beautifully decorated floats carrying the
utsava deities across the sacred temple tank, accompanied by Vedic chanting,
devotional music, and traditional rituals.
Dedicated
to Sri Venugopalaswamy along with Sri Rukmini Devi and Sri Satyabhama Devi,
the Teppotsavam is one of the temple's most important annual festivals,
attracting devotees from Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.
Quick
Facts
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Festival |
Sri
Venugopalaswamy Teppotsavam |
|
Temple |
Sri
Venugopalaswamy Temple |
|
Location |
Karvetinagaram,
Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh |
|
Organizer |
Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) |
|
Festival
Dates |
August
25–27, 2026 |
|
Festival
Time |
7:30
PM – 8:30 PM |
|
Morning
Ritual |
Snapana
Tirumanjanam |
|
Evening
Procession |
Tiruveedhi
Utsavam |
Teppotsavam
2026 Schedule
August
25, 2026
The
festival begins with the divine procession of:
- Sri
Kodandarama Swamy
- Sita Devi
- Lakshmana
Swamy
The
deities will bless devotees aboard the beautifully illuminated float as it
moves across the temple tank.
August
26, 2026
The
float festival will feature:
- Sri
Venugopalaswamy
- Sri Rukmini
Devi
- Sri
Satyabhama Devi
Devotees
can witness the Lord's graceful procession amidst lamps, flowers, and
devotional chanting.
August
27, 2026
On
the concluding day, Sri Venugopalaswamy along with Sri Rukmini
and Sri Satyabhama will once again bless devotees during the grand
Teppotsavam, marking the successful completion of the annual festival.
Daily
Festival Timings
Snapana
Tirumanjanam
Time:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The
utsava deities will be ceremonially bathed with sacred substances including:
- Milk
- Curd
- Honey
- Turmeric
- Sandalwood
paste
- Coconut water
This
ritual signifies purification and invokes divine blessings.
Tiruveedhi
Utsavam
Time: 5:30
PM – 7:30 PM
The
utsava deities will be taken in a grand procession through the temple streets,
allowing devotees to have darshan before the evening float festival.
Teppotsavam
(Float Festival)
Time:
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The
magnificently decorated float carrying the utsava deities will glide across the
temple tank amid Vedic chants, devotional songs, and a spiritually vibrant
atmosphere.
Spiritual
Significance of Teppotsavam
The
Teppotsavam, or Float Festival, symbolizes the divine journey of the Lord
across the cosmic ocean, blessing devotees and purifying the surroundings. The
festival is believed to:
- Remove
obstacles and negative influences
- Bring peace
and prosperity
- Strengthen
devotion and faith
- Grant health,
happiness, and spiritual upliftment
- Promote
universal welfare
Witnessing
the Lord on the sacred float is considered highly auspicious.
Spiritual
& Cultural Programmes
During
the three-day festival, devotees can also participate in:
- Spiritual
Discourses
- Annamacharya
Sankeertanas
- Devotional
Music Concerts
- Bhajans
- Religious
Awareness Programmes
These
events will be organised by:
- TTD Hindu
Dharma Prachara Parishad
- TTD
Annamacharya Project
About
Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Karvetinagaram
Sri
Venugopalaswamy Temple at Karvetinagaram is one of the prominent Vaishnavite
temples in Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity, Lord Krishna as Sri
Venugopalaswamy, is worshipped along with Sri Rukmini Devi and Sri
Satyabhama Devi. The temple is renowned for its annual Brahmotsavams,
Teppotsavams, and traditional Vaishnava rituals, attracting thousands of
devotees each year.
Benefits
of Participating in Teppotsavam
Devotees
believe that participating in the Float Festival brings:
- Divine
blessings of Lord Krishna
- Prosperity
and abundance
- Peace and
family harmony
- Spiritual
purification
- Success in
righteous endeavours
- Relief from
difficulties and obstacles
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
When
will Sri Venugopalaswamy Teppotsavam 2026 be held?
The
festival will be celebrated from August 25 to August 27, 2026.
Where
is the festival celebrated?
It
is celebrated at Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Karvetinagaram, in Andhra
Pradesh.
What
are the Teppotsavam timings?
The
Float Festival will be held daily from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
What
is the timing for Snapana Tirumanjanam?
The
ritual will be performed from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on all three days.
What
is the timing of Tiruveedhi Utsavam?
The
procession will take place daily from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Which
deities participate in the Float Festival?
- August 25:
Sri Kodandarama Swamy with Sita Devi and Lakshmana Swamy
- August 26
& 27: Sri Venugopalaswamy with Sri Rukmini
Devi and Sri Satyabhama Devi
Conclusion
The
Sri Venugopalaswamy Teppotsavam 2026 at Karvetinagaram is a
spiritually enriching celebration that beautifully combines devotion,
tradition, and cultural heritage. With sacred rituals such as Snapana
Tirumanjanam, Tiruveedhi Utsavam, and the enchanting Float
Festival, devotees can experience the divine grace of Sri
Venugopalaswamy, Sri Rukmini Devi, and Sri Satyabhama Devi.
TTD has invited devotees to participate in large numbers and receive the Lord's
blessings during this auspicious three-day festival.