Tirumala Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2025 will be held from Sept 24 to Oct 2. Check full nine-day vahana seva schedule, highlights, and darshan info.

Tirumala Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2025 Dates Announced

📅 Tirumala Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2025 Dates

The Tirumala Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2025 will be celebrated with grandeur from September 24 to October 2, 2025.

• Ankurarpana (Pre-ritual): September 23, 2025
• Dwajarohanam (Flag Hoisting): September 24, 2025
• Chakrasnanam (Conclusion): October 2, 2025

This nine-day festival is the most significant event at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the world.

🔱 Importance of Salakatla Brahmotsavam

• Considered the biggest annual festival in Tirumala.
• Devotees believe that participating in darshan and vahana sevas during Brahmotsavam brings peace, prosperity, and moksha.
• Celebrated since the time of the Pallava and Vijayanagara kings, it continues as a symbol of devotion and tradition.

🛕 Daily Vahana Seva Schedule

Here is the detailed schedule of the Tirumala Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2025:

• Day 1 (Sept 24): Dwajarohanam, Pedda Sesha Vahanam (Night)
• Day 2 (Sept 25): Chinna Sesha Vahanam (Morning), Hamsa Vahanam (Night)
• Day 3 (Sept 26): Simha Vahanam (Morning), Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam (Night)
• Day 4 (Sept 27): Kalpavriksha Vahanam (Morning), Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam (Night)
• Day 5 (Sept 28): Mohini Avataram & Garuda Vahanam (Major Event)
• Day 6 (Sept 29): Hanumantha Vahanam (Morning), Gaja Vahanam (Night)
• Day 7 (Sept 30): Surya Prabha Vahanam (Morning), Chandra Prabha Vahanam (Night)
• Day 8 (Oct 1): Rathotsavam (Morning), Aswa Vahanam (Night)
• Day 9 (Oct 2): Chakrasnanam (Morning), Dwajavarohanam (Evening)

🌟 Highlights of Brahmotsavam 2025

• Garuda Seva (Sept 28): The most important day, when Lord Venkateswara is taken out on the Garuda Vahanam.
• Rathotsavam (Oct 1): Thousands pull the majestic wooden chariot in devotion.
• Chakrasnanam (Oct 2): Lord’s Sudarshana Chakra is bathed in Pushkarini waters, marking the end of the festival.

🙏 Tips for Pilgrims

• Expect heavy crowd, especially on Garuda Seva day.
• Plan accommodation well in advance.
• Use APSRTC free buses for Tirumala transport.
• Carry only essentials; avoid restricted items.
• Elderly devotees are advised to choose less crowded days for darshan.