Tirupati / Nandalur, July 21, 2026: The annual Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Brahmotsavams at the ancient and renowned Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Temple in Nandalur, Kadapa district, commenced on Tuesday evening with the traditional Ankurarpanam ceremony, performed according to Agama traditions.
The rituals marked the formal beginning of the nine-day annual festival that attracts thousands of devotees every year.
Sacred Rituals Performed
The day's rituals began with Suprabhata Seva, Thomala Seva, and Sahasranamarchana in the morning.
During the evening, Veda Parayanam, Senadhipati Utsavam, Medini Puja, Mrutsangrahanam, and Ankurarpanam were performed, invoking divine blessings for the successful conduct of the Brahmotsavams.
Dwajarohanam on July 22
The Dwajarohanam ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 22, between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM, officially marking the commencement of the Brahmotsavams.
Before the flag-hoisting ceremony, Sri Soumyanatha Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi, Bhudevi, Dhwajapatam, and Chakrathalwar, will be taken in a sacred procession from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM.
Temple Known for Wish Fulfilment
Sri Soumyanatha Swamy is widely revered as the fulfiller of devotees' wishes. Devotees believe that performing nine pradakshinams around the sanctum helps fulfil their prayers. After their wishes are granted, many devotees return to perform 108 pradakshinams as an offering of gratitude.
A Temple Rich in Heritage
The historic temple, originally built during the 11th century, underwent renovations during the reigns of the Pandya, Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara dynasties.
The temple preserves inscriptions dating from the 10th to the 17th centuries and features two sacred temple tanks, one inside and another outside the temple complex.
Adding to its spiritual significance, Saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya composed 16 Sankirtanas in praise of Sri Soumyanatha Swamy.
The temple is also famous for its beautifully carved lion-pillars, inspiring a long-standing local belief that another ancient temple exists beneath the present structure.
Officials Present
The ceremony was attended by Temple Deputy EO Smt. Prashanthi, AEO Sri Ravi, Superintendent Sri Hanumanthaiah, Temple Inspector Sri Dileep, priests, Srivari Sevaks, temple staff, and a large number of devotees.
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