Tirumala Brahmotsavam Attracts 50,000 Additional Devotees This Year

The grand Brahmotsavams at Tirumala attracted over six lakh devotees this year, marking a significant increase in attendance. The nine-day festival concluded on a high note, showcasing vibrant rituals and celebrations. Authorities ensured smooth arrangements for the massive influx of visitors, providing essential services to accommodate the needs of the pilgrims. The event not only highlighted the devotion of the attendees but also underscored the temple's importance as a spiritual destination.

Nearly six lakh devotees visited the Tirumala temple to pay their respects to the presiding deity during this year’s annual Srivari Brahmotsavams, which concluded on a grand note on Saturday. This marks an increase compared to last year’s festival, which attracted around 5.5 lakh attendees.

The celebrations extended beyond the temple, with an estimated 15.13 lakh people witnessing the grand festivities outside. J. Syamala Rao, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), and Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary highlighted the rise in temple revenue, noting that collections in the ‘Srivari Hundi’ reached ₹26 crore this year, up from ₹24 crore during the same period last year.

To accommodate the large number of devotees, the TTD arranged for food service in the queue lines, galleries, and various locations, providing a total of 26 lakh servings—an increase of 10 lakh servings compared to last year.

Cultural and spiritual programs were a major highlight, featuring 6,884 artists from 261 cultural troupes across 18 states, performing various art forms to engage the devotees.

The temple precincts were adorned with an impressive 40 tonnes of flowers, along with 3.5 lakh cut flowers and 80,000 seasonal blooms used to decorate the temple, the processional deities, and the Vahanams. Additionally, the installation of electrical illuminations, showcasing mythological characters and episodes through 3D figurines, captivated visitors.

The Public Relations Department also presented a comparative photo gallery titled ‘Nadu Nedu’ (Then and Now), illustrating the evolution of Tirumala over the years. Mr. Syamala Rao mentioned the use of digital cameras by Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC) for live broadcasting, with 23 giant digital screens displaying the proceedings along the four Mada streets and nine locations outside the temple.