Tirumala, 17 October 2026: Artistes from seven States, one Union Territory and two foreign countries presented vibrant cultural performances braving rains along the Mada streets during the Gaja Vahana Seva on the Saturday evening during the ongoing Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams at Tirumala.

In all, 16 troupes comprising 451 artistes enthralled devotees with classical, folk and devotional art forms. 

Bharatanatyam from Qatar and Kuchipudi from Dubai showcased the global reach of Indian classical traditions, while Karagattam from Puducherry added regional colour to the celebrations besides Lambadi dance from Andhra Pradesh, Lezim from Maharashtra, Kathak from Madhya Pradesh and Bhangra from Punjab that reflected the rich cultural diversity of India. 

A devotional dance ballet, Gajendra Moksham from Karnataka, aptly depicted the divine grace and complemented the spiritual significance of the Gaja Vahana Seva.

The performances were presented by four troupes each from the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Sri Venkateswara college of Music and Dance, Dasa Sahitya Project and Annamacharya Project of TTD  adding devotion, colour and grandeur to the sacred procession.

ISSUED BY THE TTD CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER