Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Vari Surya Puja and Teppotsavams from 24th to 28th March- Matsya Jayanthi on 21st March

The annual Surya Puja Mahotsavam and Teppotsavams of Sri Vedanarayana Swamy along with Sri Vedavalli Ammavaru at Nagalapuram will be held in a grand manner from March 24 to 28.

According to legend, after Lord Mahavishnu incarnated as Matsya and fought a prolonged battle, the Sun God (Surya Bhagavan) is believed to have showered his rays upon the deity to provide warmth to the divine body. As part of this unique celestial event, the sun’s rays fall directly on the main deity (Moolavirat) located about 630 feet from the main Rajagopuram. On the first day the rays fall on the feet, on the second day on the navel, and on the third day on the head of the deity, illuminating the divine form of the Lord.

During the annual Surya Puja Mahotsavam and Teppotsavams from March 24 to 28, Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed to the Utsava Murthis of the Lord and His consorts every day from 9 am to 10 am. Devotees will be allowed for Surya Puja Darshan from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm, followed by Tiruveedhi Utsavam from 7.30 pm to 9 pm.

Teppotsavams from March 24

The five-day Teppotsavams will also be held at the temple tank from March 24 to 28, every day from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Day 1: Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi

Day 2: Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Goda Devi

Day 3: Sri Kodandarama Swamy with Sita and Lakshmana

Day 4: Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi

Day 5: Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi

After the Teppotsavams, Tiruchi (Tiruveedhi) Utsavam of the Lord and His consorts will be held on the first three days, Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam on the fourth day, and Pedda Sesha Vahanam on the fifth day.

Matsya Jayanti on March 21

The Matsya Jayanti will be celebrated grandly on March 21 at the temple.

On this occasion, the Lord will be awakened with Suprabhatam at 5 am, followed by Thomala Seva and Archana. Later, Matsya Jayanti Tiruveedhi Utsavam of Sri Vedanarayana Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi will be held from 7 am to 8.30 am.

Shanti Homam will be performed from 9 am to 11 am, followed by Snapana Tirumanjanam from 11 am to 12 noon. In the evening, the Lord will bless devotees with a Garuda Vahana procession from 7 pm to 9 pm in the temple streets.

On this occasion, spiritual, devotional and musical programmes will be organized every evening under the auspices of the TTD Annamacharya Project.