Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Devotees Gather at Tirumala for Lord Venkateswara’s Mohini Avatar
Many devotees gathered at Tirumala for a special religious festival.
The festival is called the annual Brahmotsavam.
On its fifth day, Lord Venkateswara was carried through the streets.
He was shown in the beautiful form of Mohini.
During the procession, devotees also saw him as Lord Sri Krishna.
The deity was carried in a palanquin called a Tiruchi.
The celebration included music and cultural performances.
Many people stayed to await the evening Garuda Seva.
A large congregation gathered at Tirumala for the annual Brahmotsavam celebrations.
On the festival’s fifth day, Lord Venkateswara was taken through the Mada streets in a Mohini avatar.
During the procession, the deity blessed devotees from a Tiruchi, or palanquin, as Lord Sri Krishna.
The Pallaki Seva featured cultural displays and musical performances.
Devotees were also awaiting the scheduled evening Garuda Seva.
- Who
- Devotees and Lord Venkateswara.
- What
- The fifth-day Brahmotsavam procession featuring Lord Venkateswara in a Mohini avatar and as Lord Sri Krishna.
- When
- Saturday, the fifth day of the annual Brahmotsavams; Garuda Seva was scheduled for the evening.
- Where
- Tirumala, including the streets of Mada.
- Why
- To celebrate the annual Brahmotsavams and offer devotees a view of Lord Venkateswara.
- Event
- Annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara
- Festival day
- Fifth day, Saturday
- Main procession form
- Mohini avatar
- Other manifestation
- Lord Sri Krishna
- Procession vehicle
- Tiruchi, or palanquin
- Featured service
- Pallaki Seva
- Scheduled later event
- Evening Garuda Seva