Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Grandeur Marks Karthika Maha Deepotsavam in Tirupati
Imagine a special night where people lit up thousands of lamps, like tiny stars on the ground!
This festival is called Karthika Maha Deepotsavam and it happened in a city called Tirupati.
It's a way to celebrate light winning against darkness.
There were special prayers, talks about why this month is important, and even a beautiful dance show.
Lots of people came to watch and participate in lighting the lamps.
The organizers, called TTD, made sure everything was beautiful with decorations so everyone could have a peaceful and wonderful time.
Karthika Maha Deepotsavam was celebrated with grandeur at Tirupati's Parade Grounds.
The event included Veda Svastivachanam, a discourse on Karthika Masam, various pujas, and a devotional dance ballet.
A major highlight was the collective lighting of thousands of ghee lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Elaborate arrangements, including decorations and public amenities, were made by TTD for devotees.
The two-hour program concluded with Govinda Namavali and Kumbha Harathi, attended by TTD officials and priests.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees and TTD officials
- What
- Celebration of Karthika Maha Deepotsavam with devotional and cultural programs, culminating in the collective lighting of thousands of ghee lamps.
- When
- Friday evening, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Where
- Parade Grounds of the TTD administrative building in Tirupati
- Why
- To celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and dispel ignorance.
- Event
- Karthika Maha Deepotsavam
- Location
- Parade Grounds, TTD administrative building, Tirupati
- Date
- Friday evening
- Duration
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (two hours)
- Organizer
- TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams)