Annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Varu at Valmikipuram from 23rd March to 02nd April

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy at Valmikipuram, under the management of TTD, will be conducted with devotion from March 23 to April 02.

Commencement with Ankurarpanam

On March 23, the Brahmotsavams began grandly with the Ankurarpanam ritual. At 5 a.m., the Lord was awakened with Suprabhata Seva, followed by abhishekam, decoration, tomala seva, koluvu, and archana. From 8 a.m. onwards, devotees had darshan through Sarva Darshan. In the evening, Vedic rituals such as Swasti Punayahavachanam, Mritsangrahanam, Rakshabandhanam, Senadhipati Utsavam, Kalasha Sthapana, and Ankurarpanam were performed.

Temple Significance:

Valmikipuram is the sacred place where Sage Valmiki had the divine vision of Lord Rama. According to legend, the idol of Sri Pattabhirama Swamy, along with Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna, and Hanuman, was consecrated by the great devotee Jambavan. The temple is renowned as the place where Lord Rama manifested from the anthill (Valmika), hence the name Valmikipuram.

The temple’s vimana is known as Sudarshana Vimana, built in Chola architectural style, while the mandapas and gopurams reflect Vijayanagara craftsmanship. Sri Sita Devi is consecrated on the southern side of the temple. Every year in the month of Chaitra, on the day of her birth star Ashlesha, the grand Sita Rama Kalyanotsavam is celebrated.

The first Telugu vaggeyakara, Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya, is said to have composed more than 20 keertanas on Sri Pattabhirama Swamy.

TTD Development:

On 23-02-1997, the temple was taken over by TTD from the Endowments Department. After renovations, the Ashtabandhana Maha Samprokshanam was conducted on 12-08-2005. Special Grade Deputy EO Smt. Varalakshmi, Superintendent Sri Muni Balakumar, Temple Inspector Sri Krishnamurthy, and temple priests participated in the event.

Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsavam – March 29

On March 29, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Sita Rama Kalyanotsavam will be held. Couples can participate by paying ₹300. They will receive one upper garment, blouse piece, and laddu prasadam as blessings.

Pushpayagam – April 02

On April 02, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Snapan Tirumanjanam will be performed for the deities, followed by Pushpayagam from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., along with Maha Naivedyam and distribution of flower prasadam.

Vahana Sevas Schedule

Date Morning Evening

24.03.2026 (Tue) Dhwajarohanam (Mesha Lagna) Gaja Vahanam

25.03.2026 (Wed) Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam Hanumantha Vahanam

26.03.2026 (Thu) Kalpavriksha Vahanam Simha Vahanam

27.03.2026 (Fri) Sarvabhupala Vahanam Pedda Sesha Vahanam

28.03.2026 (Sat) Surya Prabha Vahanam Chandra Prabha Vahanam, Mohini Avatara Utsavam (Pallaki)

29.03.2026 (Sun) Tiruchi Utsavam 8 p.m. Kalyanotsavam, 11 p.m. Garuda Vahanam

30.03.2026 (Mon) Rathotsavam Dhuli Utsavam

31.03.2026 (Tue) Tiruchi Utsavam Ashwa Vahanam, Parveta Utsavam

01.04.2026 (Wed) Vasantotsavam, Chakrasnanam Hamsa Vahanam, Dhwajavarohanam

Arrangements for Devotees

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The temple premises have been beautifully decorated with electric lights and arches along the approach roads to create a spiritual atmosphere. TTD has arranged annaprasadam, drinking water, queue lines, and sanitation facilities to ensure devotees face no inconvenience.

Large numbers of devotees are expected to participate and receive the blessings of the Lord. TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project will conduct daily religious and cultural programs during the Brahmotsavams.