Purattasi Brahmotsavam at Tirumala is one of the most important utsavams. Several hundreds of devotees from across the country and outside visit Tirumala for this utsavam. This year (Vijaya Varusham), Brahmotsavam is scheduled to commence on October 5, 2013 (Saturday) with Dwajarohanam. Ankurarpana and Senadhipati (Vishvaksenar) Utsavam will be celebrated on the day preceding the first day of Brahmotsavam (October 4, 2013). The 9-day utsavam will conclude on October 13, 2013. Some of the important utsavams are Garuda Sevai on October 9, 2013; Thanga Ther on October 10, 2013; Rathotsavam on October 12, 2013: and Chakrasnanam on October 13, 2013.
The following is the detailed schedule for the Brahmotsavam 2013 at Tirumala:
Day/Date | Morning | Evening |
First:October 5, 2013 | Dwajarohanam | Pedda Sesha Vahanam |
Second:October 6, 2013 | Chinna Sesha Vahanam | Hamsa Vahanam |
Third:October 7, 2013 | Simha Vahanam | Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam |
Fourth:October 8, 2013 | Kalpavriksha Vahanam | Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam |
Fifth:October 9, 2013 | Mohini Avataram | Garuda Seva |
Sixth:October 10, 2013 | Hanumantha Vahanam | Swarna Ratham, Gajavahanam |
Seventh:October 11, 2013 | Suryaprabha Vahanam | Chandraprabha Vahanam |
Eighth:October 12, 2013 | Rathotsavam | Aswa Vahanam |
Ninth: October 13, 2013 | Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam | Golden Tiruchi Utsavam, Dwajavarohanam |
The important festivity of any temple is the Brahmotsavam and more particularly it is very very important and active festivity in Thirumala.
The any festival at Tirumala is vibrant more importantly the Brahmotsavam.It is very nice to be there during that time and worship Lord SRINIVASA.