The festivities will commence with Ankurarpana on the evening of February 16, 2026.
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam on February 10.
As part of the traditional rituals, the Lord will be awakened during the early morning hours, followed by Agama-prescribed religious ceremonies. Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be performed from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, during which the temple premises, including walls, ceilings, and all ritual articles, will be purified with water. This will be followed by sprinkling sacred water mixed with aromatic substances throughout the temple.
Devotees will be permitted for Sarva Darshan from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the same day.
Vahanam Sevas Timing
Vahanam Sevas will be conducted daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, unless otherwise specified.
Schedule of Vahanam Sevas during Brahmotsavams
February 17, 2026
Morning: Dwajarohanam (Aries Lagna – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM)
Night: Pedda Sesha Vahanam
February 18, 2026
Morning: Chinna Sesha Vahanam
Night: Hamsa Vahanam
February 19, 2026
Morning: Simha Vahanam
Night: Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam
February 20, 2026
Morning: Kalpavriksha Vahanam
Night: Sarvabhoopala Vahanam
February 21, 2026
Morning: Pallaki Utsavam (Mohini Avatar)
Night: Garuda Vahanam (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
February 22, 2026
Morning: Hanumantha Vahanam
Night: Gaja Vahanam
February 23, 2026
Morning: Suryaprabha Vahanam
Night: Chandraprabha Vahanam
February 24, 2026
Morning: Rathotsavam
Night: Ashwa Vahanam
February 25, 2026
Morning: Chakrasnanam (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
Night: Dwajavarohanam (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
February 26, 2026
3:00 PM: Pushpayagam
During the Brahmotsavams, under the auspices of the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Kolata dances and Bhajan programmes will be organized daily prior to the Vahanam Sevas. Artists from the Annamacharya Project will render Annamacharya Sankeertanas.
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