Brahmotsavams from Sept 21

Tirumala, Aug 20 :

The nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara is scheduled to commence on September 21, evening with the ‘Dwajarohanam’ of the Lord.

The Chief Minister, Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, will present a pair of ‘silk vastrams’ to the Lord on behalf of the State government as is customary on the same day.

According to temple authorities the auspicious ‘Garuda Seva’ will be conducted on September 25 and ‘Rathotsavam’ on September 28.

The Brahmotsavam provides unique opportunity for all devotees to participate in the festivities and experience the Vaikuntha Anubhava' (heavenly enjoyment and feeling) and receive the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.

According to the folklore that prevails, Brahmotsav is considered as a Thanksgiving ceremony to the Lord Venkateswara. It was Lord Brahma who at first organised the festival of Lord Balaji at Tirupathi.Since it was a utsavam organised by Lord Brahma, the festival was called as Lord Brahmas' Utsavam' or Brahmotsavam'.Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Krishna on the banks of river Pushkarani as a mark of Thanks giving for the Lord's protection of mankind.

Procession of Lord Venkateswara around the four streets of the main temple for two hours until midnight is an important feature during the festival days.The black idol of Lord Venkateswara is decorated with gold ornaments and precious stones to make the procession more attractive.

TTD is making arrangements in a grand manner, including the provision of free meals and food pockets to the devotees apart from providing free shelter to them. The nine-day fete will conclude on September 29 with the ‘Chakrasnanam’ of the Lord.