Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Chief Minister to Offer Silk Robes at Tirumala Brahmotsavams
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on September 15.
He will give traditional silk robes to Lord Venkateswara for the state government.
This will happen during the start of the Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
The festival begins with ceremonies on September 14 and 15 and continues until September 23.
The Chief Minister will also join a religious procession and inaugurate 25 electric buses on September 16.
The temple administration expects many pilgrims to attend, especially during Garuda Seva.
It plans to provide food to about 9.30 lakh people on that day.
Thousands of police, security workers and sanitation workers will help manage the crowds.
Another Brahmotsavam festival is scheduled for October 12 to 20.
N. Chandrababu Naidu will present silk robes to Lord Venkateswara on September 15, marking the Salakatla Brahmotsavams’ commencement.
The nine-day festival will run from September 15 to 23, following Ankurarpanam on September 14 and Dhwajarohanam on September 15.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will maintain a buffer stock of 10 lakh laddus during the celebrations.
About 5,600 security personnel, including 3,000 police officers, will be deployed, while sanitation workers will increase from 3,000 to 3,300.
TTD expects to serve Annaprasadam to about 9.30 lakh people during Garuda Seva, compared with 6.13 lakh last year.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, and pilgrims attending the festivals.
- What
- The Chief Minister will present silk robes to Lord Venkateswara as the Salakatla Brahmotsavams begin, while TTD prepares religious, cultural, transport, food and security arrangements.
- When
- The Salakatla Brahmotsavams will run from September 15 to September 23, with Ankurarpanam on September 14; the Navaratri Brahmotsavams are scheduled for October 12 to October 20.
- Where
- Tirumala.
- Why
- The silk robes will be offered on behalf of the state government to mark the commencement of the annual Brahmotsavams, while additional arrangements are being made for the expected pilgrim crowds.
- Silk robe presentation
- September 15, by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- September 15–23; Ankurarpanam is scheduled for September 14
- Navaratri Brahmotsavams
- October 12–20
- Laddu stock
- 10 lakh Srivari laddus
- Security deployment
- About 5,600 personnel, including 3,000 police personnel
- Garuda Seva food service
- Annaprasadam planned for about 9.30 lakh people, compared with 6.13 lakh last year
- Other programmes
- Inauguration of 25 Reliance-donated electric buses and unveiling of TTD calendars and diaries for 2027 on September 16
