Asthadala Pada Padmaradhana and VIP break darshans cancelled
No recommendation letters for VIP break darshans will be accepted on September 15
TIRUMALA, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025: In view of the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala to be held from September 24 to October 02, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be held at Srivari Temple on September 16. TTD has cancelled the Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva on that day.
Significance:
In Tamil, Koil means ‘sacred shrine’, Alwar means “devotee”, Tiru means “divine”, and Manjanam means “bath”. Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam refers to the ceremony of purifying the sanctum sanctorum and temple premises by the devotees as a divine mission.
During this purification, the main deity of Sri Venkateswara is covered with a white veil. All the other Parivara deities and other objects are brought out of the sanctum sanctorum and cleaned with a fragrant mixture called “Parimalam” consisting of camphor, sandalwood, saffron, turmeric, kichiligadda(a tuber) etc.
This entire activity is performed from 6 am to 10 am. Then the cloth on the main deity is removed and the other deities, lamps and puja objects are brought back inside. After that, special poojas and offerings are offered to the presiding deity.
This entire programme is performed according to the tenets of Agama Shastra.
This Vedic programme is performed four times a year. It is customary to perform this ceremony on the Tuesdays preceding Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, Vaikuntha Ekadasi and the annual Brahmotsavams.
VIP Break Darshan Cancelled on September 16:
TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshans (except for protocol dignitaries) on September 16. Hence, no letters of recommendation will be accepted on September 15. Devotees are requested to take note of this and cooperate with TTD.
