Tirupati / Nandalur, July 22, 2026: The annual Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Brahmotsavams at the historic Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Temple in Nandalur, Kadapa district, commenced with great religious fervour on Wednesday morning through the traditional Dhwajarohanam ceremony.
The sacred Garuda flag was ceremonially hoisted on the temple's Dwajasthambam amidst Vedic chanting, Mangala Vadyams, and the continuous chanting of Govinda Namasmarana by devotees, marking the formal commencement of the nine-day festival.
Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, a special Asthanam was held inside the temple.
Grand Procession Through Mada Streets
Earlier in the morning, the processional deities of Sri Soumyanatha Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, accompanied by the Dhwaja Patam, Chakrathalwar, and Parivara Deities, were taken in a majestic procession on the Golden Tiruchi through the four Mada Streets, drawing the participation of a large number of devotees.
Vahana Sevas Until July 30
As part of the Brahmotsavams, Vahana Sevas will be conducted every day at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM until July 30, allowing devotees to witness the Lord on different divine vahanams.
The Pushpayagam, one of the major concluding rituals of the festival, will be performed on July 31 at 6:00 PM.
Arjitha Kalyanotsavam on July 28
The Arjitha Kalyanotsavam will be held on July 28 at 10:00 AM. Devotee couples wishing to participate can obtain tickets priced at ₹500.
Daily Spiritual and Cultural Programmes
Throughout the Brahmotsavams, TTD's Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Annamacharya Project, and Dasa Sahitya Project will organise:
- Devotional music concerts
- Harikatha programmes
- Spiritual discourses
- Cultural performances
These programmes are aimed at enriching the spiritual experience of devotees visiting the temple.
Officials Present
The ceremony was attended by Temple Deputy EO Smt. A. Prasanthi, AEO Sri Ravi, Superintendent Sri Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Sri Dileep, temple priests, officials, Srivari Sevaks, and a large gathering of devotees.
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