Mahashivaratri Day at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple on 8th March

As part of the annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Kapileswara S

wamy in Tirupati, the Mahashivaratri festival will be celebrated on Friday March 8.

 

Keeping in mind the rush of devotees, special queues, shelters and parking areas have been arranged.

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, the Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam of Mahanyasa is performed on Friday morning from 2.30 am to 4.30 am. 

Rathotsavam (Bhogiteru) will be held from 7 am to 9 am and Snpana Tirumanjanam will be held for the deities from 10 am to 11 am.  A special Nandi Vahanaseva will be held from 6 pm to 10 pm.

 

Devotees will be seen from 6 am to 2 pm and from 4.30 pm to midnight.  Lingodbhavakala Abhishekam will be held on Saturday March 9 from 12 am to 4 am.

On this occasion, devotional music and cultural programs will be conducted under the auspices of Hindu Dharmaprachara Parishad, SV college of Music and Dance.

Kalyanam of Siva Parvati on March 9

As part of the Brahmotsavam of Lord Kapileswara along with Sri Kamakshi, the Kalyana Mahotsavam of Siva Parvati will be held on Saturday, the day after Mahashivratri.  This Kalyanatsavam is organized as Arjitaseva from 6 pm to 7 pm.  Grihastas (two) can participate in Kalyanotsavam by paying Rs.250/-  per ticket.  Laddu Prasadam is given as a prasadam to Grihastas.