Tirupati Temple Celebrates Sri Krishna Janmashtami with Special Events on August 27-28
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati is set to host a series of special events on August 27 and 28 to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
Events on August 27
According to a TTD release, the festivities will begin with the Gokulashtami Asthanam fete at the Bangaru Vakili Mukha Mandapam inside the Srivari temple. During this event, Sri Krishna Swami will be honoured on the ‘Sarva Bhopala Vahanam’ at the Mukha Mandapam between 8 pm and 10 pm. The evening will end with the ‘Ekantha Snapana Tirumanjanam’ ceremony for the utsava idols of Sri Ugra Srinivasa and his consorts, followed by the Dwadasharadhana.
Events on August 28
On August 28, TTD will organise a golden Tiruchi Vahana Seva along Mada streets featuring Sri Malayappa Swami and Sri Krishna Swami as part of the grand Utlotsavam fete. Local youth and devotees will participate in this event. Due to these festivities, TTD has cancelled Arjita Sevas like Arjita Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on August 28.
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Tirupati Temple -: Tirupati Temple is a famous temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, where people go to pray and see the idol of Lord Venkateswara.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami -: Sri Krishna Janmashtami is a festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna, a very important god in Hinduism.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) -: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is the organization that manages the Tirupati Temple and its activities.
Gokulashtami Asthanam fete -: Gokulashtami Asthanam fete is a special event held to honor Lord Krishna during the Janmashtami festival.
Ekantha Snapana Tirumanjanam ceremony -: Ekantha Snapana Tirumanjanam ceremony is a special ritual where the idols of the gods are given a ceremonial bath.
golden Tiruchi Vahana Seva -: Golden Tiruchi Vahana Seva is a special procession where the idols of the gods are carried on a golden chariot.
Sri Malayappa Swami -: Sri Malayappa Swami is another name for Lord Venkateswara, the main deity of the Tirupati Temple.
Sri Krishna Swami -: Sri Krishna Swami is another name for Lord Krishna, who is celebrated during Janmashtami.
