TIRUMALA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026: The unique festival, Bagh Savari, was observed with spiritual fervour in Tirumala on Thursday evening. This festival is observed the day after the annual Brahmotsavams, where the processional deities were taken to Ananthalwar Gardens.
According to legend, both Sri Venkateswara and His consort, with an aim to test the devotion of Anantalwar, in disguise destroy the flower garden grown by him. Ananthalwar ties the Goddess, in disguise, to an Aswatha tree, while Sri Venkateswara escapes, running anti-clockwise, and disappears inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Ananthalwar realises his mistake and unties the Goddess who was tied to the tree and carries her in a basket of flowers to reunite Her with Srivaru.
Touched by his devotion, Srivaru gives his ardent devotee a boon that he would visit Ananthalwar’s Gardens every year after the annual Brahmotsavams.
The same incident was replicated on Friday evening, which provided a visual treat to the devotees.
Both the Pontiffs of Tirumala, TTD EO Sri Ravichandra, temple DyEO Sri Bhaskar, religious staff, and devotees were present.
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