Brahmotsavam at Sri Venkateswara Mandir, New Delhi

The supreme lord, Sriman Narayana, the consort of Sri, has manifested Himself in the archa form in temples, out of compassion making himself available for the ordinary people to seek benefits. He is present in this temple as Sri Venkateswara, just as He is in Tirumala. Regular pujas and festivals are conducted here in accordance to the agama shashtras. The most important among these is the Brahmotsavam celebrated durin the tamil month of Purattasi coinciding with the Brahmotsavam at Tirumala. It has acquired this name as it was originally conducted by Brahma himself for worshipping the almighty. This year Brahmotsavam was celebrated from September 26, 2011 to October 7, 2011 at the temple. The Brahmostsavam began with the invoking of the Lord in agni  (sacred fire), kumba (sacred water) and madala vedi (alter of earth). During this festival, offerings were made to the sacrificial fire both in the morning and evening. The moolava moorthy, utsav moorthi along with His consorts were decorated with ornaments and flower garlands. After the poornahuti ( the final offering to the sacrificial fire), Perumal and His consorts were taken out in different vahanas around the area so that He graces people living around the temple. Scholars accompanied Perumal reciting the vedas and the hymns of azhwars (Divya Prabandham). Further, Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam, Sribashyam of Sri Ramanujacharya and strotras of Sri Nigamantha Mahadesikan were also recited. The following was the programme for the Brahmotsavam.. Brahmotsavam Programme (September 26-October 7, 2011)