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Srivari Brahmotsavams శ్రీవారి బ్రహ్మొత్సవములు | |
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Official name | Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavams |
Also called | Tirumala Brahmotsavams, Tirupati Brahmotsavams |
Observed by | Hindus |
Celebrations | The Malayappa (Shree Bhoo Sahita)(processional deity) of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala is taken on the morning and evening of the nine-day festival on four streets around the shrine. Celebrations include dance, music, elephants and horses. |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala |
Sri Venkateswara Swami vari Brahmotsavam or Srivari Brahmotsavam or Purattasi Brahmotsavam[1] is the most significant[2] annual fête celebrated at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala-Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The feast lasts for one month during the Tamil-Hindu calendar month of Purattasi[3][4][5], which falls between the Telugu calendar of Bhaadhrapadamu or Aasveeyujamu and the Gregorian calendar months of September or October.[6]
The Utsava-murti (processional deity) of the presiding deity, Venkateswara, and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken on a procession on several vahanams on the streets surrounding the temple. The celebration attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over India and around the world. A Brahmotsavam is a cleansing ceremony in honor of Lord Brahma, and the ceremony at Tirumala is the largest.[7]
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