Kalyana Venkateswara Swmay Vari Brahmotsvam Commences

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Srinivasa Mangapuram  commenced in a grand religious manner on Sunday with the sacred Dhwajarohanam ceremony held between 8.15 a.m. and 8.35 a.m. in the auspicious Kumbha Lagnam.

The ceremony was conducted as per Vaikhanasa Agama traditions amidst chanting of Vedic hymns by priests, auspicious musical instruments and continuous chanting of Govinda Nama by devotees.

Earlier, Tiruchi Utsavam  was held from 6.30 a.m. to 8.15 a.m.,and later the priests performed Vishwaksena Aradhana, Vastu Homam, Garuda Linga Homam, Garuda Pratishta and Raksha Bandhanam.

Dhwajarohanam was

  performed by Kankanabhattar Sri Balaji Rangacharyulu.

Speaking to the media, on the occasion the TTD Executive Officer Sri M. Ravichandra stated that the Brahmotsavams commenced with Dhwajarohanam and will be held up to 16 in a grand manner. 

He said elaborate arrangements have been made for the convenience of devotees visiting the temple during the festival period.

He informed that Garuda Seva will be observed on February 12, Swarna Rathotsavam on February 13, Rathotsavam on February 15 and Chakrasnanam on February 16. 

In view of the expected heavy influx of devotees on Garuda Seva day, special arrangements have been made to ensure smooth crowd management and safety.

Joint Executive Officer Sri V. Veerabrahmam, CVSO Sri K.V. Muralikrishna, Temple Special Officer and CPRO Dr. T. Ravi, Special Grade Deputy EO Smt. Varalakshmi, AEO Sri Gopinath, temple priests, other officials and a large number of devotees participated in the programme.