Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Fail to Deter Tirumala Chandraprabha Vahanam Devotees
Tirumala is holding a religious festival called Brahmotsavams.
On its seventh day, many devotees came out even though it was raining heavily.
They watched Sri Malayappa Swamy travel on the Chandraprabha Vahanam.
The deity was decorated as Murali Krishna.
A covered moving shelter followed the procession to help protect people from the rain.
Officials arranged safety and other conveniences for the devotees.
Earlier that day, another procession took place on the Suryaprabha Vahanam.
Devotees believe the Chandraprabha Vahanam brings spiritual comfort and removes three kinds of troubles.
Large numbers of devotees gathered despite heavy rains to witness the Chandraprabha Vahanam procession at Tirumala.
Sri Malayappa Swamy appeared in a Murali Krishna alankaram during the seventh day of the annual Brahmotsavams.
A Ghatatopam moving shelter followed the procession, supported by safety and convenience arrangements from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Tradition holds that the Chandraprabha Vahanam dispels Adhyatmika, Adhibhautika, and Adhidaivika afflictions.
Earlier that day, Sri Malayappa Swamy was taken through the four mada streets on the Suryaprabha Vahanam.
- Who
- Devotees, Sri Malayappa Swamy, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials, and the Jeeyar Swamys participated in the proceedings.
- What
- The Chandraprabha Vahanam procession was held during the annual Brahmotsavams, with an earlier Suryaprabha Vahanam procession.
- When
- Monday night, the seventh day of the annual Brahmotsavams; the Suryaprabha procession occurred earlier that day.
- Where
- Along the procession route and the four mada streets at Tirumala.
- Why
- The procession was part of the annual Brahmotsavams; tradition says the Chandraprabha Vahanam dispels three kinds of afflictions and offers spiritual solace.
- Festival
- Annual Brahmotsavams
- Festival day
- Seventh day
- Main procession
- Chandraprabha Vahanam
- Deity
- Sri Malayappa Swamy in Murali Krishna alankaram
- Weather
- Heavy rain
- Earlier procession
- Suryaprabha Vahanam through the four mada streets
- Support arrangements
- A Ghatatopam moving shelter and safety and convenience measures