Tirupati, Apr 5 (TNT) : The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Agastheeswara Swamy, along with Goddess Maragadavalli, associated with Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, will be celebrated with grandeur and devotion at Narayanavanam near here from April 21 to 30.
Festival Schedule Highlights:
April 20 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM):** Ganapati Puja & Ankurarpanam mark the ceremonial beginning.
April 21 (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM):** Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting);
Evening: Chandraprabha Vahanam.
Daily Rituals: Snapana Tirumanjanam: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and Vahana Sevas: 7:30 PM
Vahana Sevas (7:30 PM Daily) —
* April 22 – Simha (Lion)
* April 23 – Hamsa (Swan)
* April 24 – Sesha (Serpent)
* April 25 – Nandi (Bull)
* April 26 – Gaja (Elephant)
Major Events:
April 27: Grand Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival)
April 28 (7:00 PM): Kalyanotsavam (Celestial Wedding) followed by Ashwa Vahanam
Participation (₹500): Includes Uttareeyam, Ravike, Laddu, Appam & Annaprasadam
April 29 (9:00 AM): Sri Nataraja Swamy Veedhi Utsavam
Evening: Ravana Vahanam
April 30: Trisula Snanam at Kailasakona
7:00 PM: Dwajavarohanam (conclusion ceremony)
Spiritual & Cultural Programs
Under the aegis of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project, daily devotional music, Kolata (folk dance), and spiritual discourses will enrich the celebrations.
Temple Legend
According to legend, the temple traces its origins to the lineage of **Akasa Maharaja**, father of **Goddess Padmavati.
Lord Agastheeswara Swamy is believed to be a Swayambhu (self-manifested deity), later consecrated and worshipped by Sage **Agastya**, giving the deity His revered name.
Devotees from across the region are expected to throng Narayanavanam to witness the spiritually vibrant festivities and seek divine blessings.
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