Tirumala Navarathri Brahmotsavam Dates – Schedule
September 26, 2022 – Ankurarpanam, Senathipathi Utsavam (Evening)
September 27, 2022 – Dwajarohanam (Morning) Pedda Sesha Vahanam (Evening)
September 28, 2022 – Chinna Sesha Vahanam (Morning) Hamsa Vahanam (Evening)
September 29, 2022 – Simha Vahanam (Morning) Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam (Evening)
September 30, 2022 – Kalpa Vriksha Vahanam (Morning) Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam (Evening)
October 1, 2022 – Mohini Avatharam (Morning) Garuda Vahanam (Evening)
October 2, 2022 – Hanumantha Vahanam and Swarna Ratham (Morning) Gaja Vahanam (Evening)
October 3, 2022 – Surya Prabha Vahanam (Morning) Chandra Prabha Vahanam (Evening)
October 4, 2022 – Rathotsavam (Morning) Aswa Vahanam (Evening)
October 5, 2022 – Chakra Snanam (Morning) Dhwaja Avarohanam (Evening)
Brahmotsavam Day One – Dwajarohanam and Pedda Sesha Vahanam
- Dwajarohanam – flag hoisting ceremony in the morning. Garuda Dhwaja – flag with the emblem of a black garuda is hoisted.
- At night, the procession of Lord Venkateswara around the four streets of the main temple on the Pedda Sesha Vahana. The Pedda Sesha Vahanam is a vehicle in the shape of Adisesha – the mythical seven hooded snake. It is believed that the seven hills on which Lord Balaji is resting are the seven hoods of Adisesha.
Brahmotsavam Day Two – Chinna Sesha Vahanam and Hamsa Vahanam
- In the morning, the procession of Lord Balaji around the temple on the Chinna Sesha Vahanam (small vehicle in the shape of Adisesha).
- At night, Unjal Seva, (Swinging puja) at the Uyyala Mandapam.
- Then the procession of the Lord Venkateswara on the Hamsa Vahana – vehicle shaped like swan.
Brahmotsavam Day Three – Simha vahanam and Mutayalapandiri Vahanam
- In the morning, procession on the Simha Vahana, a vehicle in the shape of a lion. The Simha Vahana symbolizes authority. Also, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Narasimha (half man – half lion) to kill Hiranyakashipu.
- At night, after the Unjal Seva, a procession on Muthyala Pandiri Vahana, a vehicle decorated with pearls.
Pearl symbolizes purity.
Brahmotsavam Day Four – Kalpavriksha Vahanam and Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam
- In the morning, procession on Kalpavriksha Vahanam, a vehicle in the shape of Kalpavriksha, a mythical tree.
- At night, after Unjal Seva, procession on Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam, a vehicle symbolizing all the kings on the earth.
Brahmotsavam Day Five – Mohini Avatar Utsavam and Garuda Vahana
- In the morning, Mohini Avatar Utsavam is held. It celebrates the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as ‘Mohini,’ a beautiful woman. Procession is on a palanquin and is accompanied by Lord Krishna.
- At night, after Unjal Seva, procession of Lord and consorts on the Garuda Vahana. Lord Venkateswara is specially decorated with Mahaakanti and Sahasranama. This day attracts the maximum visitors as Garuda Vahana is the greatest of all Vahanas.
Brahmotsavam Day Six – Hanumantha Vahana and Gaja Vahanam
- In the morning, procession on Hanumantha Vahana, vehicle dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
- Vasanthotsavam (spring festival) is celebrated and there is no Unjal Seva on the day.
- Lord Balaji is also taken out on a procession on the Golden Chariot, Swarna Ratham.
- At night, procession on Gaja Vahana, vehicle in the shape of an elephant.
Brahmotsavam Day Seven – Suryaprabha Vahanam and Chandraprabha Vahana
- In the morning, procession on Suryaprabha Vahanam, vehicle shaped like the Sun chariot.
- At night, after Unjal Seva, procession on Chandraprabha Vahana, vehicle shaped like moon.
Brahmotsavam Day Eight – Rathotsavam and Ashwa Vahana
- Morning, Rathotsavam, procession of Lord on a huge chariot and devotees get a chance to pull the huge chariot. This is the only day in which the devotees can pull the chariot.
- At night, after Unjal Seva, procession on the Ashwa Vahana, vehicle in the shape of horse.
Brahmotsavam Day Nine – Chakrasnanam
- In the morning, Pallaki Seva and Chakrasana Mahotsavam.
- The procession of Lord Chakrathalwar and ‘Thirumanjana’ festival will be held on the day. The processional deities used for Brahmotsavam will be anointed with puja items and ‘abhishekam’ will be performed. Then at the auspicious moment idol of Lord Chakra will be given a bath in the Srivari Pushkarini (sacred temple tank). Devotes take a bath in the holy waters.
- Day nine evening, Dhwaj Avarohanam, the Garuda flag will be lowered.