Tirupati, July 21, 2026: The annual Jyeshtabhishekam, also known as Abhideyaka Abhishekam, of the processional deities of Sri Govindaraja Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi will be observed with religious grandeur at the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati, from July 24 to July 26.
The sacred festival is one of the important annual rituals performed according to Agama traditions during the Ashada month.
Swarna Kavacham Rituals
During the three-day festival, the golden armour (Swarna Kavacham) adorning the processional deities will be ceremonially removed, purified through sacred rituals, and adorned again.
The rituals symbolise spiritual purification, renewal, and divine protection.
Festival Schedule
July 24 – Kavachadhivasam
The Swarna Kavacham will be ceremonially removed and special purification rituals will commence.
July 25 – Kavacha Pratishtha
After the prescribed rituals, the sanctified golden armour will be reinstalled on the deities.
July 26 – Kavacha Samarpana
The festival concludes with the ceremonial offering of the Swarna Kavacham and special religious observances.
Daily Religious Rituals
Every day of the festival, devotees can witness:
- Mahashanti Homam
- Punyahavachanam
- Snapana Tirumanjanam
- Satakalasa Snapanam
- Veedhi Utsavam
Significance of Jyeshtabhishekam
Jyeshtabhishekam is an annual temple festival observed during the Ashada month on the auspicious Jyeshta Nakshatram. The festival signifies the ceremonial purification and re-consecration of the divine ornaments adorning the processional deities, while seeking divine blessings for the welfare and prosperity of devotees.
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