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In a city like Tirupati, with its numerous temples, religion is a unifying factor for the thousands of devotees who visit. Tirupati festivals therefore are even more exciting and festive because of the number of people involved as well as the energy and vibe that brims in the city at this time. Tirupati celebrates numerous Hindu festivals such as Kalyanotsavam, Arjita Brahmotsavam, Dolotsavam, Vasanthotsavam. However, the most important event in Tirupati is the annual festival of Brahmotsavam.
The festivals here are celebrated in a grandiose manner and this is one of the reasons why people come from all over the country to witness some of these Tirupati festivals. The temples where these festivals are celebrated are cleaned and decorated grandly for the festivities. Some of the festivals are celebrated for a number of days and certain days are more significant than others during these events. Here are some of the most famous Tirupati festivals that are celebrated in the city.
One of the most important events in Tirupati is the Brahmotsavam which is celebrated every year in September. Every third year, a grander version of the festival is celebrated, and it is called Navratri Brahmotsavam. The festival is celebrated for nine days every year and devotees from all over the country try to attend it.
Kalyanotsavam celebrates lord Venkateshwara’s marriage to his love, Padmavati. It is a seva which is carried out every day at the Kalyanmandapam except on the Brahmotsavam days.
This is yet another festival that is celebrated in February. The idol of Lord Venkateshwara is taken around on seven different “vahanas” (temple chariots) in a procession from morning till evening.
If you are planning to visit Tirupati during any of these events or festivals, do remember to visit the SOTC website for offers and deals on holiday packages.
