Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Malayappa Swamy Processions Mark Fourth Brahmotsavam Day
Thousands of devotees went to Tirumala to watch a religious festival procession.
The festival is called Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
It was the fourth day of the celebration.
In the morning, Lord Malayappa Swamy was carried on a golden vehicle called the Kalpavriksha Vahanam.
Sridevi and Bhudevi accompanied him.
The deity was dressed in the Govula Gopanna style.
In the evening, he was carried on the Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam.
This evening procession showed the Lord’s supremacy over the guardians of the directions.
Religious leaders and officials also joined the festivities.
Thousands of devotees gathered in Tirumala to watch the processions on Friday.
Lord Malayappa Swamy, with Sridevi and Bhudevi, rode the golden Kalpavriksha Vahanam in the morning.
The deity appeared in Govula Gopanna alankaram during the Kalpavriksha procession.
In the evening, Lord Malayappa was taken out in Gajendra Moksha alankaram on the Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam.
The processions were attended by Tirumala pontiffs, TTD officials and senior security officers.
- Who
- Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, was the central figure; devotees, pontiffs and officials attended.
- What
- Processions were held on the Kalpavriksha Vahanam and Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam during Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
- When
- Friday, the fourth day of the ongoing Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
- Where
- Along Tirumala’s four mada streets.
- Why
- The processions were held as part of the Brahmotsavam festivities and to allow devotees to seek the deity’s blessings.
- Festival
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- Festival day
- Fourth day
- Morning procession
- Golden Kalpavriksha Vahanam
- Morning appearance
- Govula Gopanna alankaram
- Evening procession
- Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam
- Evening appearance
- Gajendra Moksha alankaram
- Attendance
- Thousands of devotees
- Location
- Tirumala’s four mada streets