Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Tirumala Intensifies Preparations for Two Brahmotsavams Amid Expected Rush
Tirumala will hold two big Brahmotsavam festivals this year.
The first festival will run from September 15 to 23.
The second will be held from October 12 to 20.
Officials expect many devotees and vehicles to visit.
They are preparing food, laddus, buses, security and emergency services.
Garuda Seva will receive special attention because many people want to attend it.
Police and emergency teams will be given detailed duties.
Cultural groups from India and other countries will also perform.
Tirumala will host Salakatla Brahmotsavams from September 15 to 23 and Navaratri Brahmotsavams from October 12 to 20.
TTD, district officials and police are coordinating crowd, traffic, food, security and emergency arrangements.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will present silk robes on behalf of the state government on September 15.
Officials ordered pending work completed by September 14, additional kitchens, advance procurement and a buffer stock of 10 lakh laddus.
Special plans include Garuda Seva crowd management, extra police and emergency teams, transport services and cultural performances.
- Who
- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati district administration, police and state government representatives.
- What
- Officials are preparing for two Brahmotsavams, including arrangements for crowds, food, transport, security and emergencies.
- When
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams will be held from September 15 to 23; Navaratri Brahmotsavams will take place from October 12 to 20. Ankurarpana is scheduled for September 14 and Garuda Seva for September 19.
- Where
- Tirumala and Tirupati, including the four Mada streets around the Srivari temple.
- Why
- The two festivals are being held this year due to Adhika Masam, while officials expect increasing numbers of devotees and vehicles.
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- September 15–23
- Navaratri Brahmotsavams
- October 12–20
- Key ceremonies
- Ankurarpana on September 14 and Garuda Seva on September 19
- Silk robes
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will present them on September 15 on behalf of the state government.
- Laddu reserve
- Officials ordered a buffer stock of 10 lakh laddus.
- Previous rush
- Ratha Saptami drew around 3.75 lakh devotees and 15,000 vehicles.
- Cultural programmes
- Performances will feature 27 troupes from 25 states and two foreign troupes.
