Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam Celebrated at Tirumala Temple
On a special day called Kaisika Dwadasi, a big religious event happened at the Tirumala temple.
First, a special statue of a god named Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, along with two goddesses, was taken on a parade around the temple streets very early in the morning.
This happens only once a year.
After the parade, special prayers and stories from a holy book called Kaisika Purana were recited by priests.
This day is very important for people who follow the Sri Vaishnava way of worship.
The stories tell how a god named Sri Varaha Swamy explained things to another goddess.
Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam was observed at Tirumala temple on Sunday morning.
Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, along with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, was paraded around the temple four mada streets before sunrise.
This procession of the idols occurs only once a year on Kaisika Dwadasi.
Priests conducted the Asthanam near the Bangaru Vakili with the recitation of Kaisika Purana.
Kaisika Dwadasi is a highly significant festival in the Sri Vaishnava tradition, featuring stories from Kaisika Purana.
- Who
- Priests and devotees at Tirumala temple
- What
- Celebration of Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam with a procession of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, Sri Devi, and Bhu Devi, followed by rituals and recitation of Kaisika Purana.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Tirumala Temple
- Why
- To observe the auspicious occasion of Kaisika Dwadasi, a significant festival in the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
- Event
- Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam
- Location
- Tirumala Temple
- Date
- Sunday morning
- Key Deity
- Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy (Venkatathuraivar/Snapana Beram)
- Associated Deities
- Sri Devi and Bhu Devi
- Religious Significance
- One of the most important festivals in Sri Vaishnava tradition, involving recitation of Kaisika Purana