Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Annabhishekam Performed to Kapileswara Swamy on Karthika Pournami
On a special holy day called Karthika Pournami, a very important ritual called Annabhishekam was done for Lord Kapileswara Swamy in Tirupati.
This means the god was offered a special bath made of cooked rice.
The rituals started very early in the morning with prayers and bathing.
The main rice offering happened privately in the middle of the day.
Later, people were allowed to see the god with the rice offering.
The temple leaders and priests participated in these special ceremonies to honor the god on this auspicious day.
Annabhishekam ritual was performed at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati on Karthika Pournami.
Rituals commenced early morning with Suprabhatham, followed by Abhishekam, Alankaram, and Archana.
The Annabhishekam and Deepa Aradhana were conducted in private from 12 noon to 4 PM.
Devotees had Darshan of Annalinga from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Temple officials and priests participated in the sacred proceedings.
- Who
- Temple priests, Deputy EO Nagaratna, Superintendent Chandrasekhar, and other officials
- What
- Sacred ritual of Annabhishekam performed to Lord Kapileswara Swamy.
- When
- Karthika Pournami on Wednesday, starting at 2:00 a.m.
- Where
- Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati
- Why
- On the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami.
Rituals and Devotion
Temple Administration
Timing of Annabhishekam
Rituals and Devotion
Annabhishekam and Deepa Aradhana were performed in private from 12 noon to 4 PM.
Temple Administration
Devotees were allowed Annalinga Darshanam from 4 PM to 6 PM, followed by Annalinga Udvasana in private.
- Occasion
- Karthika Pournami
- Temple
- Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati
- Ritual Performed
- Annabhishekam
- Ritual Start Time
- 2:00 a.m. (Suprabhatham)
- Annabhishekam Timing
- 12 noon to 4 p.m. (in Ekantham)
- Devotee Darshan of Annalinga
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sources
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