Brahmotsavam Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)
Brahmotsavam at Tirumala are the most sacred and auspicious festival that is conducted by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) .
Brahmotsavam means the Utsavam organized or performed by Brahma, the creator. It is believed that Brahma first started this Utsavam(celebration) and hence it is known as Brahmotsavam. Brahmotsavam is a tribute to Lord Sri Venkateshwara, by Brahma thanking Lord Venkateshwara for protecting and take care of the mankind.
Brahmotsavam at Tirumala is conducted for nine days by the Tirumal Tirupati Deavasthanam (TTD). The Brahmotsavam is conducted normally in the Asweeja or Aswayuja Masam. Below are the rituals that are followed during the Brahmotsavam.
| Day | Morning Ritual | Night Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| A Day Before | Ankurarpana, Senadhipathi Uthsavam | |
| First Day | Tirucchi Utsavam, Dhwaja arohanam | Pedda Sesha Vahanam |
| Second Day | Chinna Sesha Vahanam | Hamsa Vahanam |
| Third Day | Simha Vahanam | Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam |
| Fourth Day | Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam | Sarva Bhupala Vahanam |
| Fifth Day | Mohini Avataram in Pallaki | Garuda Vahanam |
| Sixth Day | Hanuma Vahanam | Evening: Vasanthotsavam Night: Gaja Vahanam |
| Seventh Day | Surya Prabha Vahanam | Chandra Prabha Vahanam |
| Eighth Day | Radhotsavam | Asva(Horse) Vahanam |
| Ninth Day | Chakra Snanam | Dhwaja Avarohanam |
