Tirupati Dons Festive Look as Annual Brahmotsavams at Srinivasa Mangapuram and Kapila Theertham Progress
The temple city has taken on a vibrant and festive atmosphere over the past few days as the annual festivals at two prominent shrines — and — are currently underway.
The festivities at both temples traditionally run concurrently each year, drawing large numbers of devotees from Tirupati and surrounding regions. Streets around the temples have been decorated, while spiritual fervour has gripped the city.
On the third day of the nine-day celebrations, the richly adorned deities were mounted on Simha Vahanam, a majestic celestial carrier symbolising a ferocious lion, and taken out in a grand procession through the streets. The bejewelled idols, combined with an elaborate and colourful floral arrangement on the vahanam, captivated devotees, many of whom were seen chanting and expressing spiritual ecstasy as the procession passed by.
Earlier in the day, the deities of Sri Somaskanda Murty were taken out on Bhoota Vahanam, marking another important ritual of the festival. Separately, Kamakshi Ammavaru was taken out on a traditional Tiruchi, accompanied by devotional music and rituals, adding to the sacred atmosphere.
The twin festivals continue to highlight Tirupati’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and cultural heritage, with temple authorities ensuring smooth conduct of rituals amid heavy devotee turnout.
Our Thoughts
The simultaneous celebrations at Srinivasa Mangapuram and Kapila Theertham once again underline Tirupati’s identity as a living centre of faith and tradition. The grandeur of vahana sevas, combined with the devotion of thousands of pilgrims, reflects how these age-old rituals continue to unite communities and preserve spiritual heritage. As the festivals progress, Tirupati remains immersed in devotion, colour, and timeless.