Harathi

Harathi during Brahmotsavams

Harathi is given to the Lord in the Vahana Sevas during Brahmotsavams every day to save the Lord from the evil sight. Here is the list of Harati Points that are given to the Lord during the Brahmotsava Procession in the Mada Streets at Tirumala.

  1. During the Brahmotsavam, a Harathi will be given to the Lord at the starting point of the utsavam in the Vahana Mandapam.
  2. Then in front of the main temple (Mahadwaram).
  3. Then a Harati at the southeast corner of the temple (Sarkar Harati)
  4. Harati at Sri Tirumala Nambi Temple known as 'Tirumala Nambi Harati'
  5. Prabandha Thodakkam Harathi (The point where Tirumala Nambi temple is situated)
  6. Harati at Southwest Corner (Sarkar Harati)
  7. Sri Ananthalwan Harathi
  8. Chinnajeeyar Mutt Harathi at Chinnajeeyar Mutt
  9. Northwest Mysore Harathi at Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swami Temple.
  10. Sri Ahobila Mutt Temple Harathi.
  11. Archaka Bhavan Harathi near Varaha Swami temple.
  12. Annamaiah Harathi at Varahaswami temple.
  13. Sri Varahaswami Harathi in front of Sri Varahaswami temple.
  14. Harati at Northeast Corner (Sarkar Harati).
  15. Sri Parakalamutt Temple Harathi at the northeast corner.
  16. At the end, before Vahana Mandapam 'Kumba Harathi' and 'Mangala Harathi' will be given after Chuttumelam (the melam shows the completion of the Vahanam).

Besides these Haratis hundreds of devotees stand in queue to give Harathi to the Lord on all the Brahmotsavam days both in the morning and evening except on Garudaseva day. During every utsavam there will be 'Nakshatra Harathi' and 'Mangala Harathi' near Swami Pushkarini in the evening. Let us take these Harathis and be blessed.

Harathi to Hanumantha Vahanam
Harathi to Surya Prabha Vahanam

Brahmotsavams

Once a year, the Brahmotsavams are celebrated to Lord Venkateswara. In the procession, the Lord takes a majestically reclined posture on the various ‘vahanams’ offered by the deities. ‘Padakavita Pitamaha’ Annamacharya eulogizes Lord Venkateswara as ‘Tiruveedullo merese Devadevudu,’ and ‘Naanaadikkula Narulella vaanalalone vatturu.’ Lord Brahma initiates the ‘utsavams’ following the command of Lord Venkateswara.

So these ‘utsavs’ are called ‘Salakatla (Annual) Brahmotsavams.’ These ‘utsavams’ will be celebrated for ten days.

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swami are considered one of the most important sacred events that are conducted with a celestial grandeur every year in Tirumala. This nine-day fete is witnessed by the devotees across various parts of the world who yearn for a glimpse of Sri Venkateswara Swami on different Vahanams.

Kaliyuga Vaikunta - Lord Vishnu

The annual ‘Brahmotsavams’ are the most marvellous festivals celebrated at Tirumala. The picturesque Tirumala is the veritable ‘Kaliyuga Vaikunta’ during the times. ‘Kalou Venkata Nayaka!’ is a renowned spiritual saying as He is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as ‘Swayambhu’in ‘Kaliyuga.’

The saint composer Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya eulogizes the Lord as, ‘Tiruveedhula Merasi Devadevudu…’ All His ‘Vahanas’ reflect Lord Srinivasa’s miraculous ‘message’. Nammalwar displays his rapturous adoration of the archa form of the Lord in ‘Tiruvoimozhi’.

He describes the Lord of purest glory, dwelling in Tiruvenkatam, the nectar of the Veda chanted by the devout souls. Tirumangai Alwar, in one of his prayers, praises the Lord to remove his sufferings incidental to earthly existence. He conveys the message that Tiruvenkatam is Parama Pada.

Blessed are those who take part in the Brahmotsavams. These ‘utsavams’ symbolize prosperity and eternal bliss. May Lord Srinivasa along with His consorts bless His devotees with grace and prosperity!

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