Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Begins in Tirupati
The Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Govindaraja Swamy commenced in Tirupati with Dhwajarohanam and vibrant rituals. Discover the festival’s highlights
๐ Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Begins in Tirupati
๐ Overview
The Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Govindaraja Swamy commenced on June 2, 2025, in Tirupati, marked by the ceremonial Dhwajarohanam during Mithuna Lagna. This auspicious event, organized by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), signifies the beginning of a series of grand religious festivities dedicated to the deity.
๐๏ธ Festival Schedule and Key Events
The Brahmotsavam spans from June 2 to June 10, 2025, featuring various rituals and processions:
- June 2: Dhwajarohanam and Pedda Sesha Vahanam
- June 6: Garuda Vahanam
- June 9: Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival)
- June 10: Chakrasnanam (Holy Bath)
The temple premises are adorned with vibrant decorations, and digital screens have been installed at key locations like the railway station, Vishnu Nivasam, and near the temple tank to facilitate public viewing.
๐ Day One Highlights
Dhwajarohanam Ceremony
The festival commenced with the Dhwajarohanam, where the Garuda flag was hoisted atop the Dhwajasthambham amid Vedic chants and devotional music. This ritual is believed to invite divine blessings and ensure the well-being of society and families.
Golden Palanquin Procession
Prior to the flag hoisting, the Utsava idols of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, along with Chakrathalwar and other deities, were taken in a golden palanquin around the four mada streets. This symbolic procession represents the Lord’s inspection of festival arrangements.
Snapanatirumanjanam
At the Kalyana Mandapam, the deities underwent Snapanatirumanjanam, a sacred bath with milk, curd, honey, sandal paste, and fruit juices, signifying purification and sanctity.
Pedda Sesha Vahanam
In the evening, the Pedda Sesha Vahanam procession took place, where the deity was mounted on the seven-hooded serpent, symbolizing divine protection and grace.
๐ฅ Dignitaries and Devotees
The inaugural day witnessed participation from esteemed personalities and a large number of devotees:
- HH Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy
- HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy
- TTD Deputy Executive Officer V.R. Shanti
- AEO K. Munikrishna Reddy
- Srivari Sevaks
- Other temple officials
Their presence added to the spiritual fervor and grandeur of the event.
Editor’s Note โ Tirumala Update, April 2026
As of April 2026, Tirumala continues to be among the world’s busiest pilgrimage destinations, with daily pilgrim footfall typically ranging between 60,000 and 90,000 on ordinary weekdays and climbing well past 1 lakh on weekends, school holidays, and festival periods. Sarva Darshan (free) queue wait times have generally hovered between 8 and 24 hours depending on the day, while Special Entry Darshan (SED) slots continue to move considerably faster. The TTD Board, under the Government of Andhra Pradesh, continues to review operational policies, tender processes, and temple administration matters periodically.
- For latest official announcements and press releases, refer to news.tirumala.org.
- For booking and pilgrim services, always verify on tirumala.org before travel.
Pilgrims are advised to plan extra buffer time during peak seasons.
Last reviewed: April 22, 2026
