Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Grand Gokulashtami Abhishekam Held for Kaliyamardhana Krishna in Tirumala
A special celebration was held in Tirumala for Gokulashtami.
The celebration honored Kaliyamardhana Krishna.
It took place at Gogarbham Gardens.
A ceremony called Abhishekam was performed.
Milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandal paste were offered.
Food called Annaprasadam was then given to people.
After that, an event called Utlotsavam was held.
Young people enthusiastically broke mud pots placed on top of a log pole.
A grand Abhishekam was held for Kaliyamardhana Krishna at Gogarbham Gardens in Tirumala.
The ceremony took place on Friday on the occasion of Gokulashtami.
Milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandal paste were used.
Annaprasadam was distributed after the special Abhishekam.
Youth participated enthusiastically in the Utlotsavam by breaking mud pots atop a log pole.
- Who
- The TTD Garden Department organized the event, with youth participating in the Utlotsavam.
- What
- A special Abhishekam was performed for Kaliyamardhana Krishna, followed by Annaprasadam distribution and Utlotsavam.
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of Gokulashtami.
- Where
- Gogarbham Gardens in Tirumala.
- Why
- The event was held to mark Gokulashtami.
- Occasion
- Gokulashtami
- Location
- Gogarbham Gardens, Tirumala
- Ceremony
- Abhishekam for Kaliyamardhana Krishna
- Offerings
- Milk, curd, honey, coconut water, turmeric and sandal paste
- Food distribution
- Annaprasadam was distributed after the ceremony
- Additional event
- Utlotsavam featuring mud-pot breaking