Tirumala Utsavams

Tirumala Utsavams

Detailed Description on Annual Tirumala Utsavams. These Tirumala Utsavams are held on particular period in a year. Tirumala Utsavams or Festiavals held at Tirumala Temple and It’s History.

  • Vasanthotsavam
  • Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam
  • Pavitrotsavam
  • Pushpa Yagam
  • Teppotsavam
  • Abhideyaka Abhishekam
  • Padmavathi Parinayam
  • Pushpa Pallaki
  • Adyayanotsavam
  • Ratha Sapthami
  • Brahmotsavam

Vasanthotsavam in Tirumala

Vasanthotsavam is an annual spring festival conducted around 2 p.m, for three days, on Thrayodasi, Chaturdasi and Pournami in the month of Chitra (English Calendar Months March / Apirl). During this period, The Lord Sri Venkateswara and His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi are taken out in a procession and brought to the Vasantha Mandapam. Then Abhishekam is performed. On the Third day, the Idols of Sri Rama along with Seetha, Lakshmana and Anjaneya and Sri Krishna with Rukhmini and Sathyabhama are brought to Vasantha Mandapam in procession. This festival was started by Vilambi, Son of Temple Accountant.

Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam in Tirumala Temple

Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam is conducted around 11 a.m, four times in a year in accordance with Agama Sastra. This festival is held before Ugadi ( which is Telugu New Year), before Anivara Asthanam, before Vaikunta Ekadasi, and before the Annual Brahmotsavam. The ritual relates to the purification of the Sanctum sanctorum and the premises of the Temple.

All the Idols and articles within the Sanctum are removed and the main deity inside Ananda Nilayam is covered with Water proof cloth. The sanctum including the floors, ceilings and walls are cleaned and brushed. The entire area is then cleaned thoroughly with water and smeared with vermilion, camphor, sandalwood paste, saffron, turmeric etc. Then the covering to the main deity is removed and all the articles and the other idols are replaced at their positions. After completing this event, the purificatory worship is carried out and Naivedyam is offered to the deity.

Pavitrotsavam in Tirumala

Pavitrotsavam is an annual pruficatory ceremony seeking explanation for any ins which may have been committed during the performance of the daily rituals and worship of the Lord Sri Venkateswara in the Temple. Pavitrotsavam is performed around 8 a.m for four days along with the chanting of vedas, recitation of Prabandam and performance of Homas.

It starts from the Dasami (10th day) of Sukla Paksha ( bright half of the moon) during Sravana masam (August month). After the rituals, the deity is decorated with Pavitrotsavam garlands of five colors that look like garland of beads. This festival was initiated during the rule of Saluva Narasimha.

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Pushpayagam in Tirumala

Pushpayagam is held after the Annual Brahmotsavam around 6 a.m, on the daya of Sravana Nakshathram, which is the birth star of Lord Sri Venkateswara. Ankurarpanam will be performed prior to Pushpayagam.

After the Daily Pujas, the Utsava murthi, Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, are worshipped with a large variety of flowers and sweets.And in the evening these deities are taken out in a procession.

Teppotsavam in Tirumala

Teppotsavam is annual festival which is celebrated on Phalguna Pournami (full moon) in the Swamy Pushkarini (The Sacred Temple Tank) for five days.

It starts at 6 p.m on the first day, Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana are worshipped.

On the second day, Sri Krishna and Rukmini are offered worship.

During the remaining three days, from Thrayodasi till Pournami, Malayappa Swamy, that is the processional deity of Lord Venkateswara and His Consots Sri Devi and Bhu Devi are worshipped. The deities are worshiped in a decorated float erected in the Swamy Pushkarini.

Abhideyaka Abhishekam

Abhideyaka Abhishekam is three day festival which start around 8 a.m and is meant to protect the processional deities from damage while conducting processions and during Abhishekams or Thirumanjanam (The Holy Bath). Abhideyaka Abhishekam is held in month of July, when the star Jyeshta is in ascendance. So it is called Jeyshtabhishekam.

On the first day after Abhishekam, the Utsava murthy Malayappa Swamy is brought to the Kalyanotsava Mandapam in the Sampangi Pradhakshinam along with His consorts. After Snapana Thirumanjanam, the deities are decorated with Vajra Kavatcham, that is, armour studded with diamonds and taken along the Thiru Maada Streets, the Temple Streets, in procession.

On the second day, after Abhishekam, the deities are decorated in Muthyala (Pearls) Kavatcham and taken out in procession.

And on the third day, they are adorned with Swarna ( Gold) Kavatcham that remains on the deities through out the year.

Padmavathi Parinayam

Padmavathi Parinayam is an annual celestial wedding festival celebrated in the month of May in the specially arranged Kalyana Mandapam ( Marriage Hall) in the Narayana Gardens, Tirumala. Festival commences at 3 p.m.

It is three-day celebration that is performed in the evening and is conducted on Navami, Dasami and Ekadasi in the month of Vaisakha. The processional deity arrives on Gaja (Elephant), Ashwa (Horse) and Garuda (Eagle) Vahanams and His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi arrived on separate palanquins.

After the wedding ceremony is performed each day, the deities sit in Koluvu (Darbar) in the Kalyana Mandapam. During this time, Cultural Programmes like Harikatha, dance and music are held. The Utsava murthys are returned to the Sanctum each day.

Pushpa Pallaki in Tirumala

As per the tradition, the temple account begins from Dakshinayana, in July. Anivara Asthanam, the grand Darbar festival of the Lord is celebrated on that day, usually on the 16th of July. On the same day, the accounts of the previous year are submitted to the Lord Sri Venkateswara and a new account is started with the opening of a new book.

It starts around 5:30 p.m. All the main Temple T.T.D officials keep their insignia of office at the  feet of the Lord Sri Venkateswara and take them back. A new account book is opened to mark the new financial year. It symbolizes the Lord’s approval and His finding them fit to hold their posts.

And in the evening, the Utsava murthy along with His Consorts, are taken out in a procession along the main street in a lavishly decorated floral palanquin

Adyayanotsavam in Tirumala

Adyayanotsavam is an annual vedic festival when the Vedas, Tamil Prabandhams and Nammalwar’s Thiruvaimozhi are recited in the temple. Adyayanotsavm is conducted on the Mukkoti Ekadasi day and is held for 20 days.

During this festival, the Utsava murthys are taken around the temple amidst the chanting of Nalayira Divya Prabandham of the Alwars.

And The last day is Sattumurai day.

Ratha Sapthami in Tirumala

On Ratha Sapthami day, the Utsava murthy is taken around on the Surya Prabha Vahanam. Three more processions then take place with the deity seated on the Sesha Vahanam, Gaja Vahanam and Hanumantha Vahanam.

After Teerthavari and Second Archana to the Idol, the Utsavamuthi again goes on procession on Sarva bhoopala Vahanam, Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam , Chandra Prabha Vahanam and Chakrasnanam. Thus Seven processions on Seven Vahanams take place before Sunset.

Ratha Sapthami also called as Surya Jayanthi

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Brahmotsavam in Tirumala

The Brahomotsavam is the most important and glittering festival in Tirumala.One can witness a sea of humanity enjoying the grand events on all the day of the festival. Temple area , The Temple and the Chariot are magnificently decorated.

According to the Varaha Purana, Lord Brahma performed this festival for the first time in the month of Asvayuja as per Salivahana Calendar (September – October) when the sun is in the Kanya Rasi. The present Brahmotsavam is celebrated for 9 days continously. It is believed that the festival originally commemorated the day Lord Venkateswara took Avatar on Tirumala Hills.

According to ‘Venkatachala Mahathyam’, in the twenty-eighth Yuga before the present Kaliyuga, Sri Venkateswara appeared before Brahma and other gods and Rushis, Kings and devotees on a Monday when the Saravana Nakshatram was ascendant. It was the Sukla Paksha Dwadasi of Kanya Masa as per solar calendar ( Bhadraprada Asvayuja masam according to Lunar Calendar) . It is also said that Lord Brahma Worshipped Lord Sri Venkateswara on the banks of Swamy Pushkarini. Hence this festival is called as Brahmotsavam.

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100 comments

  1. (BETWEEN 19/09/2015 TO 21/09/2015 ) WHAT IS THE TIMINGS OF GOD VENKATESWRA DHARSHANAM BY WALKERS AND ROOMS AVAILABILITY IS THERE ON THAT DAYS.

  2. Pl guide me for getting tickets for annual utsvams/ seva conducted in tirumala.
    Best Regards.

    Ravikant Patki

  3. Can anyone take part in this seva namely, koil alwar thirumanjanam? If so, what is the process of obtaining seva tickets?

    • Dear Satyajeet,

      Koil Alwar Thirumanjananam, will be performed by T.T.D staff and board members. There is no tickets for this. It is only meant for T.T.D authorities.

      Please let me know if you need more info on this.

      Thanks,

  4. How to get darshan tickets for Kalyanotsavam or any other special darshanams, I am trying for 19 Nov.2015. Unable to get the same. Please guide.

  5. Sir,
    We have booked online Rs.300/-darshan on 15.01.2016 and would like to have Rs.50/free darshan on 16.01.2016.
    1.How much will be the crowd expected during15/16/17 Jan
    2.All TTD accomodation are full..in this case, we want to stay at Tirumala, please suggest any other way of advance booking at Tirumala accomodation in Guest House / any mutt.
    3. what is Timing for Senior Citizen Darshan
    Please provide ur valuable suggestion. Thanks.

  6. Hi sir,

    we are planning to visit Tirumala for my daughters(5months old) first hair cut on 17th Jan. Can we get Accommodation for that day ? Is Recommendation letters will accept on those day please let me know. Supadam entry for only one parent or both the parents can avail Darshan with infant, Kindly help in this regard.

  7. I wish to perform Upanayam of my son in april 2016. Is ttd performing common upanayam in april.
    if yes how to register for the same. if not, what is the facility to perform upanayam at tirumala

  8. We are coming from Malaysia to Thirumala on first/second week of September 2016
    I would like to know whether any special pooja or darshan on first or second week of September month

  9. Please provide information how to book for Annual Sevas.

    • Dear Sir,

      TTD usually releases press note to book seva tickets for annual sevas. I will post the update whenever the news is released

      Thanks,

  10. Dear Sir, I plan to walk to Tirumala via Srivari mettu on 21 April with my family. I find that it is Vasantholsavam on that day. Will they be issuing Divya Darshan tokens on that day. Will it be crowded? What would be approximate time for Darshan once we are in the Q complex?

  11. Hello, We 6 adults and 3 kids are planning to go to Thirumala on April 8th 2016. Can we book Vasantha Utsavam tickets online for 8th April, if so anyidea are the tickets available. Is there any other Seva / Dharshan available for a group like 6 to 8 people other than Rs.300 ticket.

    • Dear Madam,

      Tickets are not available in online now. It is fully booked. Only available option is thru Rs.300 ticket.
      Children under 12 years don’t need darshan Tickets.

      Please let me know if you need more details

      Thanks,

  12. Hello Sir ,
    What is the best time in terms of crowd to visit tirupathi may or june 2016
    when will the quota for sevas will be released in every month
    Thanks & Regards

    • Dear Sir,

      Best time is June. Crowd will be normal.

      May month quota will be released on 1st Apr at 11 am. Jun month it will be on 6th May at 11 am

      Every month First Friday. It changes if there is any special events planned, otherwise date remains the same.

      Thanks,

  13. Dear Sir,

    We have planned to visit tirumala and have darshan of Lord Venkateshwara during 24th and 25th March, 2016. We have booked darshan tickets for Rs. 300/- online. Pl. let me know whether there is any important festivals during 24th and 25th March, 2016.

    Thanks and regards,

  14. Dear Sir, I have read all the details.. I appreciate the reply that you are giving for the devotees. We have booked for Kalynatosava on 7th April 2016 and planned to reach via walk . If we start from Alipere by 6 pm will we able to reach next day for Kalyanotosava. I have 14 years & 8 years old kid . will they allow them for the Kalyanotsava.?

    Thanks
    Aruna

    • Dear Madam,

      Do you mean 6 am? It will take 4 hours to 4 hours 15 mins to reach Tirumala. It would suggest you to start by 5 am so that you can reach Tirumala by 9 am or 9:15 am and 20 mins to walk to Supadam entrance. By 9:40 am or 9:45 am you will be at Supadam.

      6 am may not work.

      8 years old kids can join the seva with no tickets.
      your elder one 14 years male or female?

      Thanks

  15. We are planning to visit tirumala on 29 and 30 of march 2016. Is there any special utsavams like on those days.

  16. There is no seva tickets released on 15th, 16th and 17th of May 2016. What is the speciality on those days

    • Dear Sir,

      Sevas which occurs in the evening hours were cancelled due to Utsavam for all 3 days in Tirumala. Morning Sevas are not affected.

      Thanks,

  17. Dear Sir, I am visiting Tirumala on April 20th by foot, when there is annual Vasantholsavam. Will there be large crowd on that day?

  18. Dear Sir,

    Om Namonarayanaya !

    I came to know that on May 22nd, Garuda Vahana Seva will be happened due to the Pournami at Tirumala, Kindly confirm it and how the crowd will be on that day, bec. we will be at Tirumala on that day with our old age parents and children.

    Please also suggest that which darshan will be more comfort either senior citizen or Rs. 300/- ticket for old age parents, because i also came to know that morning darshan of senior citizens has been stopped due to heavy crowd in summer vacation. Please advice and thank you very munch in advance sir.

    Thanking you once again…

    • Dear Madam,

      Senior citizen darshan will be comfortable for Darshan than Rs.300 darshan. Crowd will be high only on Brahmotsavam Garuda Vahanam day. For Monthly Vahanam crowd will be normal. I will check and let you know about Senior citizen darshan today.
      Thanks,

  19. @SRILATHA ,THERE will not be Sr.citizen ( morning slot ) DARSHAN. in summer .
    Try for first slot ( 11 AM ) RS 300/ TICKET .(SUNDAY -22/5 ) ,

  20. Dear Sir,

    We (12 Adults and 2 Children) are coming to Tirumala on 5th June 2016. I want the help regarding foll :

    1. What is the difference between Special Entry Tckt and Vasanthotsavam Seva. If we take this Seva then is it that we don’t have to wait in queue for darshan.
    2. How many rooms to book for us. What is the capacity of each room.

    Thanks
    Vidya

    • Dear Madam,
      1. Vasanthotsavam seva ticket includes Seva + Darshan. Seva will take 1 hour 15 mins + 35 – 40 mins for Darshan. Yes, there is no waiting time for Seva tickets.
      2. Please book 2 rooms which is of Rs.1500 and above.

  21. Dear kamal,
    I booked vasanthotsavam for June. Where it is performed and which location?
    It’s inside of main temple or outside?

  22. Nameste,

    Thank you for listing some festivals at Tirumalai and adding photos for us to enjoy the darshan.

    I would like to now how Shri Tirupati’s wardrobe of clothes and jewels change through the seasons. As with ShriNathji at Nathdwara, does it change to suit the weather or is it fairly on the ‘extravagant’ scale throughout the year?

    • Dear Sir,
      Lord decoration will be done based on Agama Sastra. Agama Sastra clearly states the rituals to be performed and day to day activities. I believe that it depends on the climatic conditions and beliefs. I will try to get the details.

      Thanks,

  23. Dear Sir,

    Can we get daily seva tickets on 13.8.2016 & 14.8.2016 (during Pavitrotsavam days) through online? & When will the quota released?

    • Dear Sir,
      Seva tickets will be released for online booking during Pavitrotsavam. Aug month quota will be released online on 1st Jul at 11 am
      Thanks,

  24. hi sir iam planing to go to thirumala in september 10th to 12. suprabhatha seva tickets are over in online. so which seva is good for me .i want to see god 2 or 3 mints.

    • Dear Sir,
      Suprabhatha Seva, Archana, Thomala, Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu, Nijpada Darshanam will be good
      Thanks

  25. Hi,
    How and when can we book tickets for Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam seva. How much cost it will be.

  26. Dear Sir,
    Is there any provision to book tickets for pavithrosavam.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Pavan

  27. During koil alwar tirumanjanam is archana seva performed or not .please tell me sir.

  28. Dear Sir we have booked archana ticket for 27th of September. On that day there is koil alwar tirumanjanam. On that day temple authorities said that only
    astadala pada padmaradhana seva is cancelled Is archana seva will be performed or not?

  29. Dear Sir

    I heard about L1 Darshan. What is this and how to get this darshan.

    Regards
    Ramesh
    Hyderabad

  30. Dear sir,
    i want to come to temple by walk from tirupati to tirumala.
    is there a special line for go to ShriBalaji?

  31. I have some questions as below:
    At what time will vasanthotsavam be performed?
    Where exactly is the Vasantha Mantap?
    After the vasanthotsavam seva, will we be allowed to have the darshan of the Main Deity inside the main temple?
    According to the description, its mentioned that Vasanthotsavam is performed once a year but in the website I can see the tickets available for everyday for vasanthotsavam, could you clarify?

    • Dear Sir,
      Seva reporting time: 1:30 pm
      Seva start time: 3 pm
      Seva end time: 5 pm
      Devotees are allowed for Darshan after Seva thru Supadam. Vasantha Mantap is located in the North Mada Street.

      Arjitha Vasanthotsavam is different from Annual Vasanthotsavam
      Thanks,

  32. sir how to book annual seva

  33. HI,

    My Grand parents are planning to visit Tirumala, in Oct 1st week – Pref during Bramostava.

    What’s the best way to book a complete package with darshan, acco and travel sorted.

    Is there a way to book it online?

    • Dear Sir,
      You can manage without going for a package. It is easy to plan Darshan, Accommodation, and Travel. Rooms are fully booked in Tirupati cottages. It is good to look for private accommodation at Tirupati. Darshan tickets can be booked online at ttdsevaonline website. When comes to travel, cabs can be booked easily.
      If you go for package, it may cost little high
      Thanks

  34. Hi kamal sir,
    How to book tickets for pavitrotsavam and koli ulwar tirumanjanam?

  35. Hi Kamal sir. 5th November 2016.

    Kindly let me know the procedure for
    attending Sahara Kalasabhisheka Seva.

    Thanks

  36. Dear Sir,

    Warm Greetings !!
    I am planning to visit on 23rd February 2017, 24th feb & 25th february 2017. We have one senior citizen 75 yrs and one daughter 13 yrs. Can u please guide me for the bookings and sevas. I require accomodation near the temple & plan to book the Rs 600 slots cottages. Can u advise what are the hill view cottages. How can we book those cottages. My mother cannot commute on her own, so we prefer less travel distance. Also advise which seva can be performed, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva, Sahasra Deeepalankara Seva Or the Arjitha Seva. Being Mahashivratri on 24th February 2017, n also Shri K.T Nandi Vahanotsavam Sravanam and Brahmotsav. Also can u make some suggestions regd. the stay so it is easier for us. Thanx a lot.

  37. Dear sir
    How to get the annaual vasanthotsavam tickets in Tirumala…..for 2017 dated as on 09-04-2017….please send the reply….

  38. Dear Sir,
    I have booked RS.300 ticket on 16th Feb 2017..Is brahmotsavam also going to start at the same time?.Is it advisable to go for darshan at this date?. We are totally 5 (includes 1 senior citizen and 1 child)
    Thanks,
    Krishna

  39. Is break darshan available on 24 feb,Mahashivratri. Which darshan possible on 24 feb?

  40. I need to book for Kalyana utsavam, can you please guide me on the same.

  41. Hello I need to know how to book for yearly / periodic seva, could you please let me know the steps

    Thanks,

  42. HOw to book for tiruppavada seva? I dont find it in the online.

    • Dear sir,
      These seva tickets can only be availed by submitting Recommendation letters from Highest authorities.

  43. Dear sir
    I want to book pavithrostavam pl guide how to book and in which period
    I need this information argent

  44. Sunita Mundhada

    How do I book for any Seva ticket during this week online

    • HI Madam,

      online tickets are fully booked so on arrival you can try at cro office under lucky dip bookings

      Thanks

  45. This year Pavitrotsavam 2018 is in which Date can you please inform And when will it Starts In August month

  46. Hi sir,
    Do we have any events for may 2019 where online booking is not allowed for Darshan and Room booking.

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