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Grand opening of Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala

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September 25, 2025

THE annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara commenced grandly at Tirumala with the sacred Dhwajarohanam ritual, drawing thousands of devotees to the hill shrine. The ceremonial hoisting of the Garuda flag, a spiritual invitation to deities across 14 worlds, marked the start of the nine-day festival with a spectacular display of devotion and tradition.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu presented sacred Pattu Vastrams (silk robes) to Lord Venkateswara on behalf of the state government and participated in the Peddasesha Vahana Seva later in the evening along with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan. Pedda Sesha Vahanam is the first of the several Vahana Sevas of the Lord during Brahmotsavam.

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