Srivari Brahmotsavam
| Srivari Brahmotsavams శ్రీవారి బ్రహ్మొత్సవములు | |
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Venkateswara Temple in Brahmotsavams | |
| Official name | Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavams |
| Also called | Tirumala Brahmotsavams, Tirupati Brahmotsavams |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Celebrations | The Malayappa (Shree Bhoo Sahita)(processional deity) of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala is taken on the morning and evening of the nine-day festival on four streets around the shrine. Celebrations include dance, music, elephants and horses. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala |
Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Brahmotsavam or Srivari Brahmotsavam is the most significant annual fête celebrated at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala-Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India. which falls between the Telugu calendar of Aasveeyujamu and the Gregorian calendar months of September or October.
The Utsava-murti (processional deity) of the presiding deity, Venkateswara, and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken on a procession on several vahanams on the streets surrounding the temple. The celebration attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over India and around the world. A Brahmotsavam is a cleansing ceremony in honor of Lord Brahma, and the ceremony at Tirumala is the largest.