The program of annual Brahmotsavams for Venkateswara Swamy was decided by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati.

As extensive arrangements will have to be made for the Devotees that throng in those days, holding f Brahmotsavams are to be decided in advance  so that ample of time will be left for the arrangements to be made for the smooth operation on the temple hills of Tirumala.

TTD Officer met in Annamayya Bhawan to take a decision on Brahmotsavams, agreed upon starting the program on 5th October to go on till 13th.  The program will start on 5th October with Dhwajarohanam will end with Chakra Snanam on 13th.  Garuda Seva will be performed on 9th and Ratha Utsavam on 10th.

This time the speciality in Brahmotsavams is opening of new golden chariot work of which is underway.  As the old golden chariod became old enough to lose its charm, on devotees’ demand the TTD is making another golden chariot remodeling the silver one with a gold coating on it.  

(AW-SriJa)