Tirumala Tirupati Brahmotsavam dates 2013 -

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The Brahmotsavam festival is one of the most important and auspicious functions in Tirupati. Popular stories trace the origin of this celebration to Brahma, the creator God, who first conducted this festival to Sri Balaji at Tirupati. Brahma worshiped Sri Balaji on the banks of the holy Pushkarini in Tirupati as a way to give thanks for the Lord’s protection of mankind. Hence, this utsava bears his name as "Brahmotsavam," which means "Brahma’s Utsavam." In Tirumala, Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the month of October.

Day	Morning Ritual	Night Ritual
A Day Before		Ankurarpana, Senadhipathi Uthsavam
First Day – Oct 5,2013	Tirucchi Utsavam, Dhwaja arohanam	Pedda Sesha Vahanam
Second Day – Oct 6,2013	Chinna Sesha Vahanam	Hamsa Vahanam
Third Day – Oct 7,2013	Simha Vahanam	Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam
Fourth Day – Oct 8,2013	Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam	Sarva Bhupala Vahanam
Fifth Day – Oct 9,2013	Mohini Avataram in Pallaki	Garuda Vahanam
Sixth Day – Oct 10,2013	Hanuma Vahanam	Evening: Vasanthotsavam Night: Gaja Vahanam
Seventh Day – Oct 11,2013	Surya Prabha Vahanam	Chandra Prabha Vahanam
Eighth Day – Oct 12,2013	Radhotsavam	Asva(Horse) Vahanam
Ninth Day – Oct 13,2013	Chakra Snanam	Dhwaja Avarohanam