Devotional fervour at Narayanavanam
TIRUPATI, APRIL 05, 2026: The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Agastheeswara Swamy, along with Goddess Maragadavalli, at the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at the Narayanavanam Mandal headquarters, will be celebrated grandly with devotion from April 21 to 30.
- On April 20, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Ganapati Puja and Ankurarpanam (preliminary ritual) will be performed to commence the festivities.
- On April 21, between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting) will take place in Vrishabha Lagnam. That evening at 7:30 PM, the Lord will bless devotees on Chandraprabha Vahanam.
- Daily during the Brahmotsavams, Snapana Tirumanjanam (holy bath) will be performed from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Vahana Sevas will be held at 7:30 PM.
Highlights of Vahana Sevas (each day at 7:30 PM):
- April 22 – Simha Vahanam (Lion)
- April 23 – Hamsa Vahanam (Swan)
- April 24 – Sesha Vahanam (Serpent)
- April 25 – Nandi Vahanam (Bull)
- April 26 – Gaja Vahanam (Elephant)
On April 27 at 7:30 PM, the grand Rathotsavam (chariot festival) will be conducted. On April 28 at 7:00 PM, Kalyanotsavam (celestial wedding) will be performed, followed by Ashwa Vahanam (Horse). Devotees participating in the Kalyanotsavam by paying ₹500 will receive one Uttareeyam (shawl), one Ravike (blouse piece), one Laddu, one Appam, and Annaprasadam (holy food).
On April 29 at 9:00 AM, Sri Nataraja Swamy Veedhi Utsavam (procession) will be held. In the evening, the Lord will appear on Ravana Vahanam. On April 30, the sacred Trisula Snanam (trident bath) will be performed at Kailasakona, and at 7:00 PM, Dwajavarohanam (flag lowering) will mark the conclusion of the Brahmotsavams.
Spiritual Programs
During the festival, under the auspices of TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project, devotional music, Kolata (folk dance), and spiritual programs will delight devotees daily.
Temple Legend
According to legend, the temple was built by the forefathers of Sri Akasa Maharaja, father of Goddess Padmavati Devi, who ruled the Narayanavanam region. Lord Agastheeswara Swamy is believed to have manifested here as a Swayambhu (self-manifested deity). Later, Sage Agastya consecrated and worshipped Him according to Vedic traditions, hence the name “Agastheeswara Swamy.”
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