Tiruchanoor Temple to Hold Navaratri Festivities October 11–20

The Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanoor will celebrate Navaratri from October 11 to 20.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced the dates and schedule.

Each day, temple deities will receive a special bathing ritual in the afternoon.

The ritual will use items such as milk, curd, honey, sandalwood, coconut water, and fruit juices.

Unjal Seva will happen every evening.

On October 20, Goddess Padmavathi will be carried in a procession on an elephant mount.

Some usual ceremonies will not take place during the celebrations: Kalyanotsavam is cancelled for all 10 days, and Lakshmi Puja Seva is cancelled on October 16.