Deepavali Asthanam In Tirumala on 24th October

On the occasion of Deepavali-the, the festival of lights, ‘Deepavali Asthanam’ Will be performed in Tirumala temple on October 24.

The processional deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy flanked by His two consorts on either sides will be seated on a special palanquin facing opposite to Garudalwar inside Bangaru Vakili.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Lord, Sri Vishwaksenula Varu, will also be seated to the left side of the Lord. Special pujas including Rupee Coin Harati and Pratyeka Harati will be offered to the Lord amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by temple priests and Astanam will be performed between 7am and 9am.

TTD has cancelled Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjita Brahmotsavam on the occasion while Sahasra Deepalankara Seva will be observed between 5pm and 7pm.