Garuda Vahanam Tirumala Garuda Vahanam: Garuda, the king of birds, is the favorite vehicle of Lord Sri Venkateswara, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The image of Garuda is also seen on the divine flag of God. The vehicle is used for the procession of God on the evening of the …
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Mohini Avatharam
Darshan Duration: 2 to 3 hours Mohini Avatharam Tirumala Brahmotsavam Mohini Avatharam : On the fifth day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara enthralled his devotees by appearing in the form of celestial beauty Mohini (female costumes) and lived up to his reputation as an “alankara priyudu (well dressed, be-jewelled handsome personality). …
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Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam Tirumala SriVari Salakatla Brahmotsavam – Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam Sarva bhoopala meaning the God in charge of the earth, water and air become the pall bearers of his vehicle. Along with the Sarva Bhoopalas, the Dikpala’s of East-West and South-North etc. also join in the entourage of Lord Venkateswara in the procession on the holy Mada streets. “The objective is to display that all …
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Kalpa Vriksha Vahanam Tirumala Kalpa Vriksha Vahanam: The fourth day of the Bramha Utsavam is marked by the procession of God in one of the most exquisite vehicles, the kalpa vriksha Vahanam. Kalpa Vriksha is the divine tree that grants all desires. The vehicle is designed with golden branches and …
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Muthyala Pandiri Vahanam Tirumala Tirumala: Muthyala Pandhiri Vahanam: On the night of the third day of the Bramha Utsavam, the image of God is taken out in a procession under a canopy of pearls. The vehicle is covered in gold with thousands of pearls intricately embedded in its structure. Legend …
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Simha Vahanam Tirumala Srivari Sala Katla Brahmotsavam Tirumala – Simha Vahanam Tirumala: Simha Vahanam: The vehicle of Simha or the Lion is used for the procession of the image of God on the morning of the third day of the Bramha Utsavam. The Vehicle is made of gold, resembling a …
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Hamsa Vahanam Tirumala Brahmotsavam SriVari Salakatla Brahmotsavam – Hamsa Vahanam – First day of Brahmtosavam Hamsa Vahanam: On the night of the first day, the image of God is taken in a procession around Tirumala on a vehicle made like a golden swan. It is the one of the most …
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Pedda sesha Vahanam Tirumala Brahmotsavam Pedda Sesha Vahanam: On the first day of the Brahma Utsavam, the image of God is taken out in a procession around Tirumala. The first vehicle of choice of God is the Sesha Vahanam, the vehicle of the great serpent with thousand heads, Adi Sesha. …
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Chinna Sesha Vahanam Tirumala Chinna Sesha Vahanam: It is called ‘Chinna’, the small, Sesha Vahanam. Sesha Vahanam is used for the procession of God during festival. Chinna Sesha Vahanam Photo-Gallery [smart-grid row_height=”100″ captions=”false” lightbox=”magnific-popup” title=”false” autoplay=”true”] [/smart-grid] [Google]
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Dwajarohanam Tirumala Brahmotsavam Dwajarohanam takes place within the premises of the temple and at the Dhwaja stambham or the flag staff. The chief priest, Pradhana Archaka of the temple raises the flag of God. Dwajarohanam Tirumala Brahmotsavam Photo-Gallery [smart-grid row_height=”100″ captions=”false” lightbox=”magnific-popup” title=”false” autoplay=”true”] [/smart-grid] [Google]
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