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The annual Brahmotsavam festival at the Tiruchanur temple near Tirupati reached its penultimate day on Monday, November 24, 2025. The highlight of the day was the Rathothsavam, where the idol of Goddess Sri Padmavati Ammavaru was taken in a procession on a large wooden chariot around the temple. Thousands of devotees enthusiastically participated. Later, the goddess was taken on ‘Aswavahanam’ in the evening. The festival will conclude on Tuesday with Panchami Theertham and Dwajavarohanam.
News Article:
Thousands Throng Tiruchanur for Brahmotsavam Chariot Procession
Tirupati, India – November 24, 2025 – Thousands of devotees flocked to Tiruchanur temple near Tirupati today as the annual Brahmotsavam festival reached its penultimate day. The main event was the Rathothsavam, a grand procession where the idol of Goddess Sri Padmavati Ammavaru was paraded on a massive wooden chariot around the temple’s four mada streets.
The procession began at 9:15 am in the auspicious Dhanur Lagnam, with devotees eagerly pulling the chariot and seeking the blessings of the Goddess. Following the procession, a special “Snapana Tirumanjanam” ritual was performed for the deity at Sri Krishna Mukha Mandapam.
In the evening, the Goddess was once again taken in procession, this time on the ‘Aswavahanam’ (horse vehicle). Tiruchanur Deputy Executive Officer P. Harindranath and other officials, along with the temple priests, participated in the event. The Pontiffs of Tirumala, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal and Joint Executive Officer V. Veerabrahmam were also in attendance.
The Brahmotsavam festival is set to conclude tomorrow, November 25th, with the Panchami Theertham and Dwajavarohanam ceremonies.
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