Andhra: TTD gears up for Gokulashtami Asthanam, Utlotsavam celebrations

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati is scheduled to host a series of events on August 27 and 28 on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami.

According to a TTD release, the festivities will kick off with the Gokulashtami Asthanam fete at the Bangaru Vakili Mukha Mandapam inside the Srivari temple on August 27.

During the Gokulashtami Asthanam, Sri Krishna Swami will be honoured on the ‘Sarva Bhopala Vahanam’ at the Mukha Mandapam between 8 pm and 10 pm. The evening will culminate with the ‘Ekantha Snapana Tirumanjanam’ ceremony for the utsava idols of Sri Ugra Srinivasa and his consorts, followed by the Dwadasharadhana.

On August 28, TTD will organise a golden Tiruchi Vahana Seva along Mada streets featuring Sri Malayappa Swami and Sri Krishna Swami as part of the grand Utlotsavam fete in which local youth and devotees will take part.

Given the festivities, TTD has cancelled Arjita Sevas like Arjita Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on August 28, the release mentioned.