Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Solar Alignment Illuminates Arasavalli Temple Deity
Every year, a special event happens at the Arasavalli Temple.
For six minutes, starting at 6 AM, the sun's rays shine on the temple's main statue.
This is a rare event that happens during specific times of the year.
The sunlight goes from the feet to the head of the deity, which makes people happy and feel closer to their god.
This event also occurred on the Sharannavaratrulu days with lots of people coming to watch.
The sun's rays illuminated Lord Suryanarayana Swamy at the Arasavalli Temple.
The event took place for six minutes, beginning at 6:00 am.
It aligns annually during Uttarayanam and Dakshinayanam.
Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the phenomenon.
The event coincided with Sharannavaratrulu on October 1st and 2nd.
- Who
- Devotees
- What
- Annual solar alignment
- When
- October 1 and 2
- Where
- Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Arasavalli
- Why
- To witness the sun's rays illuminate the deity
- Event
- Solar Alignment at Arasavalli Temple
- Location
- Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Arasavalli
- Time
- 6:00 AM
- Duration
- 6 minutes
- Significance
- Annual solar alignment
- Observation Dates
- October 1st & 2nd; March 9th & 10th
Sources
Tirumala Brahmotsavams: Devotees See Twin Spectacles on Seventh Day
Dharma Prachara Ratham Donated To Srisailam Temple
Snapanam captivates devotees
Lord blesses devotees from Suryaprabha vahanam
Tirumala deity appears on Maharatham on eighth day as part of Salakatla brahmotsavams
Devotees throng Tirumala for ‘radhotsavam’ on penultimate day of Brahmotsavams
Maha Rathotsavam: Humungous Wooden Chariot Glides Through Tirumala Streets
Chakra Snanam Arrangements Completed At Tirumala
