Devotional Radiance on the Banks of River Penna

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district will be celebrated with great devotion and grandeur from April 30 to May 10. The festivities will commence ceremoniously with Ankurarpanam on April 30.

During the Brahmotsavams, Vahana Sevas will be held daily at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The celebrations will conclude on May 10 with Pushpayagam at 6:00 PM.

Key Vahana Seva Schedule

May 1

Morning – Dwajarohanam (9:30 AM to 10:15 AM)

Night – Pedda Sesha Vahanam

May 2

Morning – Chinna Sesha Vahanam

Night – Hamsa Vahanam

May 3

Morning – Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam

Night – Simha Vahanam

May 4

Morning – Kalpavruksha Vahanam

Night – Hanumantha Vahanam

May 5

Morning – Pallaki Utsavam

Night – Garuda Vahanam

May 6

Morning – Sarvabhoopala Vahanam

Evening (6:00 PM) – Kalyanotsavam

Night (8:00 PM) – Gaja Vahanam

May 7

Morning – Rathotsavam

Night – Aswa Vahanam

May 8

Morning – Suryaprabha Vahanam

Night – Chandraprabha Vahanam

May 9

Morning – Chakrasnanam (10:45 AM to 11:05 AM)

Night – Dwajavarohanam

Kalyanotsavam Details

The Kalyanotsavam of the Lord will be performed on May 6 at 6:00 PM. Devotees (householders) can participate in this seva by paying Rs. 300/-. Participants will be provided with one Uttariyam, one blouse piece (Ravike), one laddu, one appam, and Anna Prasadam.

Devotional Programs

As part of the Brahmotsavams, various spiritual and cultural programs such as devotional music, Harikatha, Kolatam, etc., will be conducted daily under the auspices of the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Dasa Sahitya Project, and Annamacharya Project. Devotees are requested to participate in large numbers and seek the blessings of the Lord.

Temple Legend (Sthala Puranam)

It is believed that the region, once filled with water bodies surrounded by jambu (jamun) trees on the sacred banks of River Penna, gradually came to be known as Jammalamadugu. According to the legend, Lord Venkateswara appeared in the dream of a devotee named Narapurayya and instructed him to install His idol. The idol found in the water body was later consecrated on a sand mound towards the north. Hence, the temple came to be known as Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

Over time, the temple fell into ruins and was later reconstructed in 1919 with the support of devotees. Subsequently, the temple was brought under the administration of TTD on October 23, 2008, and since then, daily rituals and festivals have been conducted with grandeur.