Brahmotsavam & Navaratri - Day 8 Schedule

Brahmotsavam - Navaratri - Day 8

Wednesday, October 13^th, 2021

Due to the existing pandemic restrictions, limited number of devotees are allowed to participate in events. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the guidelines when you visit the temple.
Proof of vaccination is NOW required to visit, please display vaccination card or card image on your mobile device to ICCT personnel OR upload your vaccination proof here.

Importance of the event 

Gaja Vahana Seva
On the eight evening, the Lord is taken on a procession around the temple in Gaja (Elephant) or Airavatha as His vehicle. We find in Srimad Bhagavatham (Gajendra Moksham), the Lord instantly coming to the rescue of Gajendra and get his relieved from the clutches of a crocodile.
Ubhayam
The Yajamani's (Seva sponsor) name will be read during Sankalpa for all the sevas performed during that particular day. He/She and his/her family are the Yajamani's (owners) for the whole day sevas that include Homam, Procession, Prasadam and Flowers. All the festivities are conducted in the same way as it has been conducted in Tirumala from a long time.
Vana Durga Alankaram
Parvathi devi is dressed up as Vana Durga this evening. Vana Durga is a manifestation of Parvathi Devi.

Day 8 - Schedule of Events 

Gaja Vahana Seva
6:00 PM

Vana Durga Alankaram
8:00 PM

Sponsorship Details

BRAHMOTSAVAM
NAVARATRI

All 10 Days - $351
All 10 Days - $351

One Day - $61
One Day - $61

Flowers (1 Day) - $251
Saree Offering (Morning) – $351

Ubhayam (Vahana Seva) 1 Day – $251
Saree Offering (Evening) – $651

Samoohika Aksharabhyasam – $61

Flowers (1 Day) $251

Due to the high demand and limited spots available for offering Saree to Parvathi devi, devotees who have sponsored all 10 days for either Brahmotsavam or Navaratri will be given preference to offer saree for Devi.
Devotee can bring their own saree or purchase a saree from ICCT for additional donation. Please contact one of our priests for details.

Please visit temple website for entire celebration of schedule of events and sponsorship details.

Dharma Darshan timings are:
Saturday's: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 
Sunday's: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
No prior appointment required to visit the temple during Dharma Darshan.
All Days: Open to Annual Poshakas, life members, trustees and sponsors, prior online APPOINTMENT is required.
Proof of vaccination is NOW required to visit, please display vaccination card or card image on your mobile device to ICCT personnel OR upload your vaccination proof here.
Timings: Morning 8:00 to 9:30 AM, Evening: 5:00 to 6:30 PM

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