Tirumala, June 26, 2026: The annual three-day Srivari Jyestabhishekam commenced with great religious fervour at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Friday.
Observed every year during the Jyestha month, the festival concludes on Jyestha Nakshatram. Introduced in 1990, Jyestabhishekam is performed to preserve the ancient Utsava deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy, Sridevi and Bhudevi from the wear caused by centuries of sacred ablutions.
Special Vedic Rituals Performed
The rituals were conducted at the Kalyana Mandapam in Sampangi Pradakshinam as per Agama traditions.
The ceremonies included:
🔥 Shanti Homam
🏺 Shata Kalasa Pratishtha
🏺 Nava Kalasa Pratishtha
🪢 Kankana Pratishtha
🙏 Arghyam, Paadyam and Aachamaneeyam
🪢 Kankana Dharana to the Utsava Deities
The rituals were performed amidst the chanting of sacred Vedic hymns by temple priests and scholars.
Snapana Tirumanjanam to Sri Malayappa Swamy
Later, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed to Sri Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi.
Amid the recitation of:
📖 Sri Suktham
📖 Bhu Suktham
📖 Purusha Suktham
📖 Neela Suktham
📖 Narayana Suktham
the Utsava deities were ceremonially bathed with:
🥛 Milk
🥣 Curd
🍯 Honey
🥥 Coconut Water
🌼 Turmeric
🌿 Sandalwood Paste
creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Lord Adorns Vajra Kavacham
In the evening, Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, was adorned with the magnificent Vajra Kavacham (Diamond Armour).
Following the Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, the deities were taken in a grand procession through the four Mada Streets, blessing thousands of devotees.
Upcoming Alankarams
The remaining days of the festival will feature:
🤍 Second Day: Mukta Kavacham (Pearl Armour)
✨ Third Day: Swarna Kavacham (Golden Armour)
Each day's alankaram symbolizes the divine glory and grandeur of Lord Venkateswara.
Dignitaries Present
The festival was attended by:
🔹 TTD Executive Officer Sri M. Ravichandra
🔹 Additional EO Sri C.H. Venkaiah Chowdary
🔹 TTD Board Member Smt. Panabaka Lakshmi
🔹 Deputy EO Sri Lokanatham
🔹 TTD Officials, Priests and Devotees
The annual Jyestabhishekam remains one of Tirumala's most significant festivals, preserving centuries-old traditions while offering devotees a rare opportunity to witness the Lord in three magnificent divine armours.
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