Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Kaisika Dwadasi Celebrated With Devotion At Tirumala
In Tirumala, a special festival called Kaisika Dwadasi was celebrated early Sunday morning.
This is a very important tradition for people who follow Lord Vishnu.
During this festival, a special idol of Lord Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, along with his goddesses, is taken around the temple on a parade before sunrise.
This parade of this particular idol only happens once a year.
After the parade, priests read a holy story called the Kaisika Purana.
This story is about a very devoted follower named Nambaduvan who kept his promise to God.
Because of his great faith, he was granted salvation.
The festival celebrates honesty, belief, and God's kindness.
Important religious leaders and temple officials were present for the celebration.
Kaisika Dwadasi festival was celebrated with devotion and fervor at the Tirumala hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara on Sunday morning.
Thousands of devotees participated in the spiritually significant celebration, a key part of the Vaishnava tradition.
Processional deities of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, were paraded along the four mada streets before sunrise.
Temple priests recited the Kaisika Purana, narrating the legend of Nambaduvan and its significance.
The festival symbolizes faith, righteousness, and divine grace, commemorating the story of Nambaduvan's devotion.
- Who
- Lord Venkateswara shrine, priests, thousands of devotees, Tirumala pontiffs Pedda Jeeyar Swamy and Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD executive officer Anil Kumar Singhal, deputy EO M. Lokanatham, board members and senior officials.
- What
- Kaisika Dwadasi festival, involving a ceremonial procession of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy and recitation of Kaisika Purana.
- When
- Early hours of Sunday.
- Where
- Tirumala hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara, along the four mada streets.
- Why
- To celebrate the auspicious Kaisika Dwadasi, an integral part of the Vaishnava tradition, symbolizing faith, righteousness, and divine grace, and to commemorate the legend of Nambaduvan.
Traditional Observance
Historical Context
Idol for Procession
Traditional Observance
The ceremonial procession features the deities of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, accompanied by His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi.
Historical Context
Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy is also known as Venkatturairawar and Snapana Bera; this specific idol's procession occurs only once a year.
Significance of Story
Traditional Observance
The Kaisika Purana is recited, narrating the story associated with the festival and emphasizing truth, faith, and devotion.
Historical Context
The legend of Nambaduvan, a devout follower who honored his promise and was granted salvation, is central to the festival's observance.
- Event
- Kaisika Dwadasi
- Location
- Tirumala hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara
- Date
- Early hours of Sunday
- Deity Processed
- Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi
- Key Ritual
- Pre-dawn procession along the four mada streets
- Associated Text
- Kaisika Purana recitation
