Tirumala, 30 September 2026: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organise the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams from October 12 to 20, 2026, with a series of Vahana Sevas and other religious events at Tirumala.
Festival is being organised in view of Adhika Masam, which occurs once in three years according to the Chandrayana calendar and falls during the Ashwiyuja (Dasara) month. According to the festival schedule, Dwajarohanam, Pedda Ratham and Dwajavaranam will not be conducted during the Adhika Masa Brahmotsavams.
Vahana Sevas in Morning and Evening
TTD has scheduled most Vahana Sevas in two sessions:
- Morning: 8 am to 10 am
- Evening: 7 pm to 9 pm
- Garuda Vahana Seva: 6.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Garuda Vahana Seva is scheduled for an extended five-hour period.
Complete Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11 | Ankurarpanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 12 | Bangaru Tiruchi Utsavam | 9 am |
| Oct. 12 | Pedda Sesha Vahana | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 13 | Chinna Sesha Vahana | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 13 | Hamsa Vahanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 14 | Simha Vahanam | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 14 | Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 15 | Kalpavruksha Vahanam | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 15 | Sarvabhoopala Vahanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 16 | Mohini Avatara | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 16 | Garuda Vahanam | 6.30 pm–11.30 pm |
| Oct. 17 | Hanumanta Vahanam | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 17 | Pushpaka Vimanam | 4 pm |
| Oct. 17 | Gaja Vahanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 18 | Surya Prabha Vahana | 8 am–10 am |
| Oct. 18 | Chandra Prabha Vahana | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 19 | Swarna Ratham | 7 am |
| Oct. 19 | Ashwa Vahanam | 7 pm–9 pm |
| Oct. 20 | Chakra Snanam | 6 am |
Important Dates
October 11: Ankurarpanam will be held from 7 pm to 9 pm, marking the start of the festival rituals.
October 16: Prestigious Garuda Vahana Seva will be held from 6.30 pm to 11.30 pm.
October 17: Three events are scheduled — Hanumanta Vahanam in the morning, Pushpaka Vimanam at 4 pm and Gaja Vahanam in the evening.
October 19: Swarna Ratham will be held at 7 am, followed by Ashwa Vahanam from 7 pm to 9 pm.
October 20: Celebrations will conclude with Chakra Snanam at 6 am.
Devotees planning a visit to Tirumala during the festival can refer to the schedule while planning their pilgrimage. Visitors should also check the latest TTD announcements for any changes to timings or arrangements.
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