The annual Navaratri Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara commenced at Tirumala on Monday with the traditional Tiruchi procession in the morning and the Pedda Sesha Vahanam seva in the evening, drawing a large number of devotees.
The processional deities of Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, were taken in a ceremonial procession along the four mada streets surrounding the temple as part of the festivities.
The vahana sevas began in the evening with the Pedda Sesha Vahanam. Adorned in the Govindaraja Swamy alankaram, Lord Malayappa Swamy, flanked by His consorts, blessed devotees as the procession moved along the four mada streets.
The Pedda Sesha Vahanam represents Adisesha, the thousand-hooded serpent king revered as one of Lord Venkateswara’s foremost devotees and divine attendants.
Both the Tirumala pontiffs, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer M. Ravichandra, Additional Executive Officer C. Venkaiah Chowdary, board members and other senior officials participated in the rituals.
Meanwhile, Hindu Mahasabha Trust chairman Vasanta Kumar offered new ceremonial umbrellas to the hill temple at the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam. TTD Deputy Executive Officer B. Bhaskar, board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy and former board member Hariprasad were present.
Published - October 12, 2026 08:24 pm IST