Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Tirumala Brahmotsavams Begin With Pedda Sesha Vahana Procession
Tirumala is holding a major religious festival called the Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
The festival began with special ceremonies for Lord Venkateswara.
Sri Malayappa Swamy was carried through the streets on a decorated golden palanquin.
He was accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi.
In the evening, the deity was taken on the Pedda Sesha Vahanam.
This vehicle represents Adi Sesha, the serpent associated with Lord Vishnu.
Its seven hoods represent Lord Venkateswara’s seven hills.
Devotees watched the procession while cultural groups performed traditional music and dances.
Vahana Sevas began Tuesday at Tirumala during the Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
Sri Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, was taken through the four mada streets.
The traditional Dhwajarohanam ceremony was performed inside the hill shrine.
The evening Pedda Sesha Vahanam procession featured cultural performances including dances, kolatam, bhajans and drum performances.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu attended with his family and several ministers and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials.
- Who
- Sri Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi, was the central deity of the processions; Nara Chandrababu Naidu and other officials also attended.
- What
- The Vahana Sevas and the first Pedda Sesha Vahanam procession of the Salakatla Brahmotsavams were conducted.
- When
- Tuesday, with morning rituals and an evening Vahana procession.
- Where
- Along the four mada streets and inside the hill shrine at Tirumala.
- Why
- The procession traditionally begins the festival and reflects the association of Sesha with Lord Vishnu; the seven hoods symbolize Lord Venkateswara’s seven hills.
- Festival
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- Main procession
- Pedda Sesha Vahanam
- Central deity
- Sri Malayappa Swamy
- Procession route
- Four mada streets of Tirumala
- Religious symbolism
- The seven hoods represent Lord Venkateswara’s seven hills
- Ceremony
- Dhwajarohanam was performed inside the hill shrine
- Attendees
- Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, family members, ministers and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials