Tirupati / Tallapaka, July 25, 2026: The annual Brahmotsavams of the historic Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple and Sri Siddheswara Swamy Temple at Tallapaka commenced on Saturday with the traditional Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting) ceremony.
Priests at both temples ceremonially hoisted the sacred flag and invoked the celestial deities, formally inaugurating the nine-day Brahmotsavam celebrations amid Vedic chanting and devotional fervour.
Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple Festival Schedule
The celebrations began with the Sesha Vahana Seva on the first evening.
Major Events
- 🦅 July 29: Garuda Seva
- 💍 July 30: Arjita Kalyanotsavam
- 🚩 July 31: Rathotsavam
- 🐎 August 1: Aswa Vahanam
- 🛕 August 2: Chakrasnanam & Dhwajavarohanam
Daily Vahana Sevas will be held at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Sri Siddheswara Swamy Temple Festival Schedule
The festival commenced with the Hamsa Vahanam in the evening.
Upcoming Celebrations
- 🌙 Chandraprabha Vahanam
- 🦁 Simha Vahanam
- 🐂 Nandi Vahanam
- 💍 July 30: Arjita Kalyanotsavam & Gaja Vahanam
- 🌿 August 1: Parveta Utsavam
- 🌸 August 2: Vasanthotsavam, Trishula Snanam & Dhwajavarohanam
Daily Vahana Sevas will be conducted at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Arjita Kalyanotsavam for Devotees
On July 30, Arjita Kalyanotsavam will be performed at both temples.
Devotee couples can participate by paying ₹300.
Participants will receive:
- Uttareeyam
- Ravike
- Laddu
- Appam
- Annaprasadam
Pushpayagam and Spiritual Programmes
A grand Pushpayagam will be conducted on August 3, following Snapana Tirumanjanam to the processional deities in the morning.
Throughout the Brahmotsavams, the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad (HDPP) and the Annamacharya Project will organise:
- Harikatha
- Spiritual discourses
- Devotional music concerts
providing devotees with a spiritually enriching experience throughout the festival.
Officials Present
The celebrations were attended by:
- Temple Deputy EO Smt. Prasanthi
- Temple Inspector Sri Balaji
- Temple priests
- Temple officials
- A large number of devotees
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