Govinda Harih Govinda - Tirumala Srivaari Brahmotsavam
TIRUMALA SRIVARI BRAHMOTSAVAM Whenever there is an occurrence of Adhika maasam, it is a tradition Brahmotsavam is held twice in that year. Generally there will be a gap of one month between the two festivals; with the first one held during Bhaadrapada maasam and the second one during Aaswayuja maasam. First one as per schedule known as Salakatla (annual) Brahmotsavam that will be held after the transit of Sun into Kanyaa raasi; for nine days with the ninth day coinciding with Sravana Nakshathra. Second one known as Navarathri Brahmotsavam will again be held for nine days during Navarathri festival with the ninth day coinciding with Sravana constellation. Sravana Nakshathra is the parameter for conclusion of both the Brahmotsavams. This year owing to the occurrence of Adhika (Jyeshta) maasam, as per lunar calendar Brahmotsavam festival at Tirumala Kshethra will be held twice. This year it will be... September 14–23 (Annual Saalakatla Brahmotsavam) October 11–20 (Navaratr...