Parveta Utsavam was celebrated grandly on Saturday at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati. As per tradition, the Parveta Utsavam is observed every year on the day following the Kanuma festival of Sankranti.
On this occasion, at 3.30 pm, the Utsava Murthis of Sri Govindaraja Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, and Sri Andal Ammavaru were taken in a ceremonial procession from the temple to the Parveta Mandapam located on Renigunta Road.
Asthanam was conducted at the Parveta Mandapam. A large number of devotees gathered there to witness the Parveta Utsavam. Later, the Utsava Murthis were taken back in a procession through the city streets and reached the temple at 6.00 pm.
Temple Deputy Executive Officer Smt. Shanthi, Assistant Executive Officer Sri Narayana Choudary, Superintendent Sri Chiranjeevi, temple archakas and devotees participated in the programme.
TTD In connection with the annual Brahmotsavams scheduled to be held fromJanuary 19to 27 at Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple located at Devuni Kadapa in Kadapa district, TTD Joint Executive Officer Sri V. Veerabrahmam conducted a review meeting with officials onSaturdayregarding the festival arrangements.
The Brahmotsavams will commence with Ankurarpanam on January 18 at 6.00 pm. On this occasion, the JEO instructed the officials to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the large number of devotees visiting the temple does not face any inconvenience. He also directed that special care be taken to ensure the smooth conduct of Sri Swamy Vari Kalyanam scheduled on January 24 at 10.30 am and the Rathotsavam on January 25, without any untoward incidents.
Vahana Seva Schedule during Brahmotsavams
January 19, 2026
Morning – Dhwajarohanam (Meena Lagnam)
Night – Chandra Prabha Vahanam
January 20, 2026
Morning – Surya Prabha Vahanam
Night – Pedda Sesha Vahanam
January 21, 2026
Morning – Chinna Sesha Vahanam
Night – Simha Vahanam
January 22, 2026
Morning – Kalpavruksha Vahanam
Night – Hanumantha Vahanam
January 23, 2026
Morning – Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam
Night – Garuda Vahanam
January 24, 2026
Morning – Kalyanotsavam
Night – Gaja Vahanam
January 25, 2026
Morning – Rathotsavam
Night – Dhoooli Utsavam
January 26, 2026
Morning – Sarvabhoopala Vahanam
Night – Ashwa Vahanam
January 27, 2026
Morning – Vasanthotsavam and Chakrasnanam
Night – Hamsa Vahanam and Dhwajavarohanam
On this occasion, it was informed that under the aegis of the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project, daily Harikathas, devotional music, and spiritual programmes will be organized throughout the Brahmotsavams.
Superintending Engineers Sri Venkateswarlu and Sri Manoharam, VGO Sri Giridhar, TTD Deputy EO Smt. Prasanthi, temple archaka Sri Mayuram Krishna Swamy, other archakas, TTD officials, and local police personnel participated in the review meeting.
Sri Purandara Dasa, the doyen of Carnatic music and Padakavita, is truly the embodiment of SageSRI PURANDARA DASA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF SAGE NARADA
Narada, said Sri Sujayanidhi Tirtha Swamiji, Peetadhipathi of Sri Padaraja Math.
The Sri Purandara Dasa Aradhana Mahotsavams began grandly on Saturday at Tirumala under the aegis of the TTD Dasa Sahitya Project.
As part of the celebrations, various programmes were conducted at the Asthana Mandapam in Tirumala, including Suprabhatam, meditation, mass bhajans, Nagara Sankeerthana, a Purandara Sahitya Goshti, Mangalaasasanams by various Peetadhipathis, and Sankeerthana Mala programmes. Sri Sujayanidhi Tirtha Swamiji and Sri Vidya Vijaya Tirtha Swamiji offered their Mangalaasasanams on the occasion.
Addressing the devotees, Sri Sujayanidhi Tirtha Swamiji said that human life is encircled by numerous problems, and to overcome them, Nama Sankeerthana holds special importance among the ninefold paths of devotion. He stated that the scriptures proclaim the necessity of the grace of the Lord’s foremost devotees to attain God, and Sri Purandara Dasa stands as a supreme devotee in this tradition. Today, thousands of devotees chant the innumerable compositions of Purandara Dasa and become recipients of the Lord’s grace, highlighting the unique significance of Nama Sankeerthana in the Kali Yuga.
Later, the Special Officer of the TTD Dasa Sahitya Project, Sri Anandatheerthacharyulu, presented Srivari prasadam to the Swamijis and honoured them with shawls.
Thousands of devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu participated in the programme.
On the second day, January 18, at 6 a.m., floral tributes will be offered to the statue of Sri Purandara Dasa at Alipiri. In the evening at 6 p.m., a procession of Srivari Utsava Murthis will be held from the Srivari Temple to Narayanagiri Gardens, followed by Unjal Seva and Dasa Sankeerthana programmes.
On the final day, January 19, Suprabhatam, meditation, mass bhajans, Nagara Sankeerthana, discourses, and a Sangeetha Vibhavari programme will be conducted in the morning.
కాగా, రెండవరోజైనజనవరి 18నఉదయం 6 గంటలకుఅలిపిరిచెంతపురందరదాసులవిగ్రహానికిపుష్పమాలసమర్పిస్తారు. సాయంత్రం 6 గంటలకుశ్రీవారిఆలయంనుండినారాయణగిరిఉద్యానవనంవరకుశ్రీవారిఉత్సవమూర్తులఊరేగింపు, ఊంజల్సేవ, దాససంకీర్తనకార్యక్రమాలుఉంటాయి.
Feedback to be collected from devotees through Srivari Sevaks TTD Executive Officer Sri Anil Kumar Singhal directed officials to set up a special helpline to further improve the management of TTD Kalyana Mandapams. He reviewed the matter with officials on Saturday at his chamber in the TTD Administrative Building.
Speaking on the occasion, the EO instructed officials to establish a helpline number to collect feedback from devotees. He also suggested that feedback regarding TTD Kalyana Mandapams be collected directly from devotees through local Srivari Sevaks, which would help in preparing plans to understand management issues and the facilities required. He stated that bringing the management of Kalyana Mandapams under the FMS (Facility Management Services) framework would make it easier to maintain cleanliness and provide better amenities.
The EO advised officials to gather feedback on various aspects of TTD Kalyana Mandapams across the country, including compound walls, toilets, Kalyana Vedika, decoration arrangements, suitability for conducting marriage functions, parking facilities, leakage issues during the rainy season, water stagnation in the premises, security, and other related matters. He said that collecting such feedback would help in providing improved facilities for devotees.
TTD Chief Engineer Sri T.V. Satyanarayana, FA & CAO Sri O. Balaji, and other officials participated in the review meeting.
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