Sri Venkateswara Swamy’s Navaratri Brahmotsavams Celebrated Grandly in Tirumala

The Navaratri Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara are being celebrated with grandeur in Tirumala. On Thursday, the deity was taken in a procession along the temple streets on the Kalpavriksha Vahanam. Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Lakshmi appeared before devotees in the Bakasura Vadha alankaram. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, the Executive Officer and other officials participated in the vahana procession. The Sarvabhoopala Vahana Seva is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The important Garuda Vahana Seva will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday as part of the festivities. Anticipating a large influx of devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is making extensive arrangements to manage the crowds and ensure safety. Meanwhile, TTD has announced that two-wheelers will not be permitted in Tirumala from 9 p.m. on Thursday until 6 a.m. on Saturday. The restriction is intended to facilitate crowd management and ensure the smooth conduct of the religious celebrations.