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Chandra Prabha Vahanam Tirumala On the EVENING of seventh day of the Srivari Navarathri Brahmotsavam at Tirumala the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara rides atop a Chandra Prabha Vahanam in the form of Sri Venugopala swamy to the delight of thousands of devotees who gather around the four mada streets to witness the divine event. Chandra, or the moon stands for promoting medicinal values among living beings including plants. As …

Surya Prabha Vahanam Tirumala Srivari Salakatla Barhmotsavam  – Surya Prabha Vahanam Tirumala The procession of Lord Venkateswara on the seventh day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam atop the Surya prabha Vahanam was an enthralling experience to all the devotees. The Tirumala deity rides atop a vehicle adorned by Surya, the sun god, who was the …

Gaja Vahanam Tirumala Brahmotsavam   SRI VARI ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM- PROCESSION OF GAJA VAHANAM Tirumala, On the evening of the sixth day of the Bramha Utsavam, the image of God is taken out in a procession on the vehicle of the great elephant. Made in the image of elephant, the vehicle …

Hanumantha Vahanam Tirumala On the morning of the sixth day, the image of God is taken in a procession around the town of Tirumala in a vehicle of Hanuman or the Hanumantha Vahanam. As in Ramayana, Lord Rama is assisted in his epic journey by Hanuman. Lord Rama is seen …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …