Tirumala Nambi – The Unknown Srivaishnava

Brahmotsavam at Tirumala commenced on September 15, 2026 with the hereditary Thozhappachari priests’ traditional “kainkaryam” on the grand occasion for the Deity, The Lord of Tiruvenkatam

The Salakatla Brahmotsavam began on 15 September 2026, following the Ankurarpanam on 14 September.

The opening day included the formal Dhwajarohanam, performed according to Vaikhanasa Agama prescriptions.

The water-bearing procession seen around the commencement of the festival is part of the Brahmotsavam’s preparatory and inaugural ritual cycle. In other words, the date of the water procession is linked to the opening of Brahmotsavam.

The customary “Upakarma” ritual for Sri Govindaraja Swamy Perumal conducted by the descendants of the Thozhappachaarya families at Tirupati – August 30, 2023 on “aavani avittam” day

Upakarma is the day when the annual rite of renewal of the sacred “yagnyopaveetam” worn by every adherent of “vaideeka dharma” and “saastra” is performed with utmost “shraddha” or faith. This day of August 30 is the auspicious anniversary of such a day when all “VAIDEEKAS” after completing daily due ritual ablutions or “anushtaanams”, thenContinue reading “The customary “Upakarma” ritual for Sri Govindaraja Swamy Perumal conducted by the descendants of the Thozhappachaarya families at Tirupati – August 30, 2023 on “aavani avittam” day”