Annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Chinnakesava Swamy and Sri Siddheswara Swamy Varla Begin with Dwajarohanam

The annual Brahmotsavams of the historic Sri Chennakesava Swamy and Sri Siddheswara Swamy temples at Tallapaka commenced grandly on Saturday with Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting).

During the ceremonies held separately at both temples, priests ceremonially hoisted the sacred flag and invoked the presence of the celestial deities, marking the formal beginning of the nine-day festivals.

Temple Deputy EO Smt. Prasanthi, Temple Inspector Sri Balaji, priests, officials and a large number of devotees participated in the celebrations.

At Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, the evening Sesha Vahana Seva marked the first day's festivities. Major attractions in the coming days include Garuda Seva on July 29, Arjita Kalyanotsavam on July 30, Rathotsavam on July 31, Aswa Vahanam on August 1, and Chakrasnanam followed by Dhwajavarohanam on August 2. Vahana Sevas will be held daily at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

At Sri Siddheswara Swamy Temple, the celebrations began with Hamsa Vahana Seva in the evening. The festival schedule includes Chandraprabha Vahanam, Simha Vahanam, Nandi Vahanam, Arjita Kalyanotsavam and Gaja Vahanam on July 30, Parveta Utsavam on August 1, and Vasanthotsavam, Trishula Snanam and Dhwajavarohanam on August 2. Daily Vahana Sevas will be held at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Arjita Kalyanotsavam will be conducted at both temples on July 30. Couples can participate by paying ₹300. Participants will receive Uttareeyam, Ravike, Laddu, Appam and Annaprasadam.

A grand Pushpayagam will be held on August 3, following Snapana Tirumanjanam to the processional deities in the morning.

As part of the Brahmotsavams, the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project will organise daily Harikatha, spiritual discourses and devotional music programmes for devotees throughout the festival.