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.