TIRUMALA, SEPTEMBER 05, 2026: As part of the Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, the traditional Utlotsavam was held with great religious fervour at Tirumala on Saturday evening.
By custom, it is conducted on the day following Gokulashtami in Tirumala.
Sri Malayappa Swamy and Sri Krishna Swamy were taken in a grand procession on golden Tiruchis separately through the temple streets.
The procession first reached Sri Pedda Jeeyar Mutt, where Asthanam was held, and the Utlotsavam was later conducted in front of the main temple amid much enthusiasm, drawing a large number of local residents and pilgrims.
HH Sri Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, HH Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, Additional EO Sri Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Temple Deputy EO In-charge Sri Bhaskar and others were present.
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