The fifth month in the Telugu calendar, Shravan Masam, is filled with celebrations and spiritual significance. This month is auspicious for various religious and cultural events. As Shravan Masam approaches, the famous pilgrimage center, Tirumala, is gearing up for several special festivals and events. The TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) has officially announced the details of the upcoming celebrations in August, highlighting the festive atmosphere that will envelop Tirumala.
Special Festivals in Tirumala in August:
August 4:
Sri Chakrathalwar Varsha Tirunakshatram
Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annangaracharya Varsha Tirunakshatram
August 7:
Andal Tiruvadipura Sathumora
Sri Venkateswara's procession to Puri Shai Vari Tota
August 9:
Garuda Panchami
Garuda Seva at Tirumala
August 10:
Kalki Jayanti
August 13:
Tarigonda Vengamamba Vardhanti
August 14:
Ankurarpana for Sri Venkateswara's Pavitrotsavams
August 15:
Indian Independence Day
Smartha Ekadashi
August 15-17:
Pavitrotsavams at Sri Venkateswara Temple
August 16:
Varalakshmi Vratham
Chhatra Sthapanotsavam at Narayanagiri
August 19:
Shravan Purnima
Purnima Garuda Seva
Rakhi Purnima
Hayagriva Jayanti
Vikhanasa Maharshi Jayanti
August 20:
Sri Venkateswara's procession to Sri Vikhanasacharya Swami Sannidhi
TTD Gayatri Japam
August 27:
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Sri Venkateswara Asthanam
August 28:
Sri Venkateswara Shikyotsavam
Conclusion of the monthly festivities
Anticipated Crowd and Arrangements
With these significant events, the TTD officials expect an increase in the number of devotees visiting Tirumala. Special arrangements are being made to accommodate the influx of pilgrims and ensure a smooth celebration of these auspicious days.
Conclusion
The month of August promises to be vibrant and spiritually enriching in Tirumala, with a series of significant festivals and rituals lined up. Devotees are eagerly looking forward to participating in these celebrations, experiencing the divine and festive atmosphere of Shravan Masam.
