 BRAHMOTSAVAM & NAVARATRI Celebrations
October 16th to 25th, 2020 |
| Due to the existing pandemic restrictions with the limit in the number of people gathering at one place, only LIMITED number of sponsors are allowed to participate in this event. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the temple visit guidelines when you visit the temple. |
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Significance of Events - Friday, October 23
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Gaja Vahana Seva
On the eight evening, the Lord is taken on a procession around the temple in Gaja (Elephant) or Airavatha as His vehicle. We find in Srimad Bhagavatham (Gajendra Moksham), the Lord instantly coming to the rescue of Gajendra and get his relieved from the clutches of a crocodile.
Vana Durga Alankaram
Parvathi devi is dressed up as Vana Durga this evening. Vana Durga is a manifestation of Parvathi Devi.
Ubhayam
The Yajamani's (Seva sponsor) name will be read during Sankalpa for all the sevas performed during that particular day. He/She and his/her family are the Yajamani's (owners) for the whole day sevas that include Homam, Procession, Prasadam and Flowers. All the festivities are conducted in the same way as it has been conducted in Tirumala from ages.
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Schedule of Events - Friday, October 23
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| Parvathi Abhishekam |
09:00 AM |
| Venkateswara Homam |
10:00 AM |
| Durga Homam |
11:00 AM |
| Venkateswara Homam |
04:00 PM |
| Gaja Vahana Seva |
06:00 PM |
| Unjal Seva |
06:45 PM |
| Parvathi Abhishekam |
07:00 PM |
| Vana Durga Alankaram |
08:00 PM |
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Sponsorship Levels
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| BRAHMOTSAVAM |
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NAVARATRI |
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| Any One Day |
$ 51 |
Any One Day |
$ 51 |
| All Days |
$ 251 |
All Days |
$ 251 |
| Flowers (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
Flowers (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
| Ubhayam / Vahana Seva (1 Day) |
$ 251 |
Saree Offering (1 Morning) |
$ 251 |
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Saree Offering (1 Evening) |
$ 501 |
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| To avoid the risk of catching the virus by maintaining proper social distancing, we are limiting the event participants to sponsors-only on a “first-come-first-serve” basis. We sincerely thank the community for their understanding and support during the current pandemic. |
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