Tirumala: The annual Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams will be held at Tirumala from September 24 to October 2. The festival commences today with Dwajarohanam between 5:43 PM and 6:15 PM in Meena Lagna, followed by the Pedda Sesha Vahanam at 9 PM. On behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will offer silk vastrams to Lord Venkateswara. Daily Vahana Sevas will be conducted twice: 8 AM to 10 AM and 7 PM to 9 PM. Notorious Elephant ‘Radhakrishnan’ captured in Nilgiris after decade of conflict Special Arrangements & Key Highlights On September 25, CM Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the new Pilgrims Amenities Center (PAC-5) Sri Venkatadri Nilayam and unveil the 2026 TTD calendars and diaries. This year, ISRO and L&T teams are assisting TTD in counting the number of devotees during Brahmotsavams. Extensive arrangements are in place: grand floral decorations, arches, large LED screens, and improved facilities for devotees. [caption id="attachment_159278" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] 8 lakh laddus daily to sweeten the celebrations[/caption] Special darshans for the disabled, elderly, NRIs, and parents with infants are cancelled from September 23 to October 2. VIP Break Darshans will be limited strictly to protocol dignitaries. A buffer stock of 8 lakh laddus will be maintained daily. For Garuda Seva on September 28, movement of two-wheelers to Tirumala will be banned from 9 PM on September 27 to 6 PM on September 29. Both the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths will remain open round-the-clock on that day. “Grow Up”: Congress MP Manish Tewari on row over ‘Nepo Kids’ post; Full story here Additional CCTV cameras, geo-tagging for children, and arrangements for uninterrupted power supply are being put in place. TTD-SVBC will telecast all Vahana Sevas live in HD quality for devotees worldwide. On Garuda Seva day, four lakh buttermilk packets will be distributed to devotees. A special fruit, flower, and photo exhibition will also be organized in Tirumala.
