Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Malayappa Swamy Processions Highlight Second Day of Tirumala Brahmotsavams
Tirumala held the second day of its Brahmotsavams festival.
Many devotees came to see Malayappa Swamy carried in special vehicles called vahanams.
In the morning, the deity appeared on the Chinna Sesha Vahanam as Sri Panduranga Swamy.
In the afternoon, priests gave the festival idols a ceremonial bath using items such as milk, honey and sandalwood paste.
They also recited several sacred Vedic prayers.
Later, the deities were part of the Unjal Seva ceremony.
At night, Malayappa Swamy traveled on the Hamsa Vahanam, which represents knowledge.
About 430 artists from 10 states performed traditional dances and cultural programmes for visitors.
Large crowds gathered in Tirumala to watch Malayappa Swamy’s Chinna Sesha and Hamsa Vahanam processions.
Malayappa Swamy appeared as Sri Panduranga Swamy on the Chinna Sesha Vahanam in the morning.
Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for Malayappa Swamy, Sridevi and Bhudevi with Vedic chants and ceremonial offerings.
The Hamsa Vahanam procession at night symbolized divine knowledge and the importance of education.
Around 430 artists from 10 states presented traditional performances along Tirumala’s four mada streets.
- Who
- Lord Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, was central to the religious ceremonies; about 430 artists also performed.
- What
- The second day of the Salakatla Brahmotsavams featured Chinna Sesha and Hamsa Vahanam processions, Snapana Tirumanjanam, Unjal Seva and cultural programmes.
- When
- On Wednesday, the second day of the Brahmotsavams; the Chinna Sesha procession took place in the morning and the Hamsa procession at night.
- Where
- Along Tirumala’s four mada streets, with Snapana Tirumanjanam at Ranganayakula Mandapam.
- Why
- The processions and rituals were held as part of the Brahmotsavams; the Hamsa Vahanam represented supreme knowledge and the importance of education.
- Festival
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- Processions
- Chinna Sesha Vahanam in the morning and Hamsa Vahanam at night
- Ceremony
- Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed at Ranganayakula Mandapam
- Ritual tradition
- The ceremony followed Vaikhanasa Agama traditions and included Vedic chants
- Performers
- About 430 artists from 10 states
- Cultural programme
- Performances included Kathakali, Assam’s Bortal dance, West Bengal’s Jhoomer and Tripura’s umbrella dance