The sacred hill shrine of Tirumala is observing the grand Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams from October 12 to October 20, 2026.
This nine-day festival features majestic daily processions (Vahana Sevas) where processional deity Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi, blesses thousands of visiting pilgrims along the four Mada Streets surrounding the main temple.
Daily Vahana Seva Timings
To help visiting pilgrims plan their darshan, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has set standardized schedule slots for the morning and evening processions:
- Morning Vahana Sevas: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Evening Vahana Sevas: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Garuda Vahana Seva Exception: 6:30 PM onwards (October 16)
Complete Day-by-Day Festival Calendar (October 11–20, 2026)
| Date | Day | Morning Seva (8 AM – 10 AM) | Evening Seva (7 PM – 9 PM) |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Preparatory Rituals | Ankurarpanam (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Bangaru Tiruchi Utsavam | Pedda Sesha Vahanam |
| Oct 13 | Tuesday | Chinna Sesha Vahanam | Hamsa Vahanam |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Simha Vahanam | Muthayapu Pandiri Vahanam |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Kalpavruksha Vahanam | Sarvabhupala Vahanam |
| Oct 16 | Friday | Mohini Avataram | Garuda Vahanam (Starts at 6:30 PM) |
| Oct 17 | Saturday | Hanumanta Vahanam (Pushpaka Vahanam at 4:00 PM) | Gaja Vahanam |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Surya Prabha Vahanam | Chandra Prabha Vahanam |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Swarna Ratham (7:00 AM onwards) | Ashwa Vahanam |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Chakra Snanam | Festival Conclusion |
Key Highlights of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams
- Ankurarpanam (October 11): The sacred prelude ritual (Beejavapanam) performed in the evening to kick off the festivities.
- Garuda Vahana Seva (October 16): The grandest procession of the festival where Lord Malayappa Swamy rides the golden Garuda mount starting from 6:30 PM.
- Special Chariot Processions:
- Pushpaka Vahanam: Held at 4:00 PM on October 17.
- Swarna Ratham: The majestic Golden Chariot procession taking place at 7:00 AM on October 19.
- Chakra Snanam (October 20): The grand finale holy immersion ceremony held at the Swami Pushkarini tank.
