“SAMURTARCHANADHIKARANAM” GUIDES THE RITUAL PROCEDURE

Tirumala, 11 October 2026: Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams at Tirumala, scheduled from October 12 to 20, commenced on a grand spiritual note on Sunday evening with the traditional Ankurarpanam ceremony.

Senadhipati Sri Vishvaksena led a ceremonial procession along the four Mada Streets, symbolically inspecting the arrangements for the celestial festival. Later, the Ankurarpanam ritual was performed in the Yagashala strictly in accordance with the Vaikhanasa Agama traditions.

Sacred seeds are sown with the sankalpa that the nine-day Brahmotsavams may be celebrated successfully and with the divine blessings of  Sri Venkateswara Swamy.

The healthy sprouting of these seeds is considered an auspicious sign for the grand and successful conduct of the festival.

Ritual under Moon light:

Invoking the blessings of Brahma, Garuda, Sesha, Sudarsana, Vakratunda, Soma, Shanta, Indra, Isana and Jaya through sacred fire rituals, the priests fill the palikas with soil after praying to Bhudevi. <