TTD JEO Veerabrahmam instructs officials to ensure the successful conduct of Brahmotsavams through coordination among various departments
TIRUPATI, APRIL 16, 2026: TTD JEO V. Veerabrahmam instructed officials to conduct the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Vedavalli Sametha Sri Vedanarayana Swamy at Nagalapuram in a grand manner. A review meeting on the arrangements for the Brahmotsavams was held at the temple on Wednesday evening.
On this occasion, he stated that elaborate arrangements should be made for the Brahmotsavams, which will commence with Dhwajarohanam on May 1 and conclude with Dhwajavarohanam on May 9. He directed that wide publicity be carried out in the surrounding villages of Nagalapuram.
He instructed that attractive electrical and floral decorations be arranged, and that queue lines, sheds, flex banners, and arches be set up in advance under the supervision of the Engineering Department. He also directed that adequate Srivari Sevaks be made available and that promotional content highlighting the temple’s significance be broadcast on SVBC.
He said that bhajans, kolatams, and spiritual programs should be organised daily. He directed that additional prasadam counters be arranged in view of the expected devotee turnout, and that mobile toilets and sanitation staff be deployed. He also instructed that first-aid centres, ambulances, and fire safety personnel be kept ready. Parking facilities should also be arranged.
Later, the JEO inspected the ongoing arrangements at the temple, Potu (temple kitchen), Yagasala, and the four Mada streets, and gave several suggestions.
The meeting was attended by Deputy EOs Nagaratna and Govindarajan, SE-3 Narasimha Murthy, VGO Giridhar, SV Gosala, Director Dr AVN Shivakumar, priests, and other officials.
Sthala Puranam
Historical evidence suggests that the temple of Sri Vedavalli Sametha Sri Vedanarayana Swamy at Nagalapuram was built during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya.
According to legend, a demon named Somakasura stole the Vedas and hid them in the ocean. Lord Maha Vishnu then took the Matsya (fish) incarnation, killed the demon, and restored the Vedas to Lord Brahma. Nagalapuram is believed to be the sacred place where this divine event occurred.
It is believed that Goddess Mahalakshmi and Lord Shiva had darshan of Lord Hari in his Matsya form at this kshetram. Hence, the place is also known as “Harikanthapuram.”
The temple is architecturally magnificent with five prakarams and seven entrances. A unique feature is that every year, the sun’s rays fall directly on the main deity (Moolavirat), an event celebrated grandly as “Surya Puja.”
