About Brahmotsavam
“Utsavam” (Religious Festival) like “Yagna” is celebrated to bring welfare, tranquility and universal peace. The origin of Brahmotsavam is the 9 day celebration of Lord Venkateswara at the Tirupathi Temple in India during October or November of every year. We will be celebrating Brahmotsavam in June of this year from June 6th to June 8th, 2025. The dates are selected to suit the local weather conditions and to follow the Religious calendar.
What is Brahmotsavam?
“Brahma” means “Brahat” or “Great”. ‘Utsavam” means “Yagna/m”. Brahmotsavam means that among all the utsavams, rituals, or poojas performed inside the temple, this is the grandest of them all. The origin of the celebration traces back to Lord Brahma, the Creator who first conducted this festival to pay homage to Lord Balaji at Tirupathi. Lord Brahma worshiped Lord Balaji on the banks of the holy Pushkarini river in Tirumala as a way to give thanks for the Lord’s protection of mankind. This Utsavam is called “Brahmotsavam” (Brahma’s Utsavam).
On Thursday June 5th, the evening prior to the start of Brahmotsavam, prayers will be offered to all the Deities in the temple (Bhagavat Prarthana), followed by Rakshabandhanam (holy yellow thread will be tied to the wrists of Deities, priests and Yajamans) for the commitment to the Brahmotsavam. Following this ritual, Ankurarpanam will be performed (this ritual signifies preparing the ground for the three day festival).
We will start the morning of Friday June 6th with daily worship of the deities, followed by Dwara, Thorana, Dwaja, Kumbharadhana. This ritual consists of 4 different forms of worship and will be performed in the Yaga Shala.
This is followed by Pathadhivasam, at which time Garuda Dwaja will be placed in the Yaga Shala for worship. Nitya Homam will be performed. The main event is DWAJAROHANAM, the hoisting of the Garuda flag on the Dwajasthambam. It is believed that Lord Garuda extends invitation to all supernatural powers (Yaksha, Gandharva, Kinnera, Kimpurusha and Rishis) to grace the Divine festival performed by the Creator of the Universe, Lord Brahma.
Also, Devathahvanam will be performed to invite all Gods to the Brahmotsavam festival. We will conclude the morning celebration by offering yellow rice to the Balipeetams, which are situated at the 8 directions in the temple.
Schedule
Pre-Bhramotsavam Rituals
THURSDAY JUNE 5TH 2025
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Bhagavat Prarthna, Anugna, Vishwaksena Pooja,Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Mritsangrahanam,Ankurarpanam, Dwara Pooja, Shathumarari
Day 1
FRIDAY JUNE 6TH 2025
9:00AM – NOON
Yagashala Pravesham,Dwara Thorana, Dwaja, Kumbharadhana, Pradhana Kumaba, Upa Kumbharadhana, Agni Pratishta, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti, Dwajarohanam, Shathumarai
Sheshavahana Uthsavam
FRIDAY JUNE 6TH 2025
5:00PM – 8:30PM
Thiruvaradhanam, Yagashala Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti, Baliharanam, Berithandavam, Shathumarai, SheshavahanaUthsavam,Mangala Harathi
Garuda Vahana Utsavam
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025
8:30AM – 1:00PM
Suprabhatam, Nityanusandanam, Thiruvaradhana, Dwara, Thorana, Dwaja Kumbharadhana, Nitya Homam, Ashtakshari Homam,Dwadashakshari Homam, Srisooktha Homan, Purusha sooktha Homam, Poornahuti, Baliharanam, Veda, Prabanda Seva, Shathumarai, Garuda vahana utsavam, Mangala Harathi
Hanumata Vahana Utsavam
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Mangala Vadyam, Thiruvaradhanam, Yagashala Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti, Baliharanam, Hari Vasu Sthuti, Parayanam,Veda Prabhandana Seva, Shathumarai,, Hanumata Vahana Utsavam, managala Harathi,Acharya Sambhavanam
Rathothsavam
SUNDAY JUNE 8TH 2025
8:00AM – 1:30PM
Managala Vadyam, Thiruvaradhanam,Yagashala Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti, Asthana Seva, Veda Prabanda Seva, Sangeetha Seva, Natya Seva, Yatra Daanam,, Ratha Kalasha sthapana, Ratharohanam, Rathotsavam (Ratha Yatra), Maha Poornahuthi, Teertha vari, Dwaja Avarohanam, Aarthi, Kumbhaprokshanam, Yajamana Ashirvadam, sambhavana, Mangalam
Overflow Parking & Shuttle Services
To ensure a smooth and efficient experience for all attendees of Brahmotsavam 2025, we have arranged convenient overflow parking and a complimentary shuttle service throughout the festival.
Overflow Parking Location
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Parkway Station – Park & Ride
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9870 Maple Grove Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Shuttle Service
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Shuttles will operate every 20 minutes between Parkway Station and the temple.
On-Campus Parking
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Temple parking will be limited during Brahmotsavam. All devotees are strongly encouraged to use the overflow lot and shuttle service to avoid delays and reduce congestion.
June 7th
6:00pm to 10:00pm
June 8th
10:00am to 3:00pm
Food Menu
Divya Bhog
FRIDAY JUNE 6TH 2025
DINNER
Vinod Agarwal and family
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Aloo Gobi
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Chole
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Pulao
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Raita
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Chapati
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Jalebi
Utsava Bhojanam
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025
DINNER
Bhajan Group
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Papdi Chaat
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Samosa
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Puri
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Veg Pulao
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Navratan Korma
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Appalu
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Chum Chum
Vindu Bhojanam
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025
LUNCH
Srinivasa Group
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Vangi Bhat
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Mango Dal
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Rice
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Medu Vada
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Chutney
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Curd Rice with Pickle
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Boondi Ladoo
Brij Bhog
SUNDAY JUNE 8TH 2025
LUNCH
Shri Krishna Bhakti Mandal
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Bedmi Puri
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Aloo sabji
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Paneer Curry
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Mix Veg
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Pulao
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Kachori
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Kheer
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Gulab Jamun
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Buttermilk
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Achaar
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Fryums
Mangala Vadyam Band
Natya Seva Schedule
FRIDAY JUNE 6TH 2025
Evening
School - Shubha School of Arts
Coordinator - Ponni Manivelan
Choreographer - Shubhalekha
Dance Description
Vishnu Kauthuvam in Bharatanatyam is a traditional invocatory piece performed in praise of Lord Vishnu. It combines rhythmic syllables (jatis) with expressive dance (abhinaya), celebrating Vishnu’s divine qualities, his avatars (like Rama and Krishna), and his role as the protector of the universe. Dancers use precise footwork and graceful movements to depict stories and attributes of Vishnu, often performed at the beginning of a recital to seek divine blessings.
Participants
1. Himasri Kanchibotla
2. Srivisha Sridhar
3. Sainaa Ravi
4. Saimaa Ravi
5. Vedha
School - Priyanka Dance Academy
Choreographer - Priyanka Mundra
School - Chandrani Dance Academy
Choreographer - Chandrani Basak
School - Nritya KalaKshetra Academy
Choreographer - Sivanuja Balaji
Dance - Thillana
Participants
Students of Smt Sivanuja Balaji
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025 Evening
School - Angika Dance Academy
Choreographer - Guru: Sujatha Akurati
1. Idathu Padam,Ragam: Khamas, Talam: Adi
Dance Description
Lord Nataraja stood on his right leg and lifted his left leg and began to dance and everything went into motion. Then he intended to speed up the modified motion, only once did he stand on his left leg and lift his right leg and dance. Such a significant dance was performed in the temple of meenakshi and it is known as tandava dance.
Participants:
1. Nikhita Praveen,
2. Diya Prakash
3. Bhanvi Wadhwani
4. Sphurti kaza
2. Song: SrimanNārāyana Ragam: Bowli Talam: Adi
Dance Description
In this song Annamaiah describes the divine appearance and great qualities of the Super Soul Srimannarayana and surrendering to Him.
Participants:
1. Gatrika Ravella,
2. Meghana Achyutuni,
3.Samhita putrevu,
4.Nikhila Kodali
School - Nava Kriti (Center for Odissi Dance)
Group Coordinator - Arpita Ganguly
Dance Description - An offering to the divine through Rasa, Bhaava and Taala
Participants
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Adreeja Paul
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Lenisha Sahoo
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Mihira Mitra
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Naisha Tripathy
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Sanvi Satapathy
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Soumya Pradhan
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Taashi Khadanga
School - Nrithyaveda School of Dance
Coordinator - Smt GowriLakshmi
Dance Description
Dancers are going to Bharatanatyam Performance for the devotional hymn Hanuman chalisa.
They are going to enact all the 40 verses of Hanuman chalisa through Abhinaya during Hanumantha Vahana Seva.
School - Chandrani Dance Academy
Choreographer - Chandrani Basak
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH 2025
Morning
School - Taraangini school of Dance
Choreographer - Amrita Partha
Dance Description - Divya Prabhandanam
Participants
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Krithi Thenappan
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Meha sridhar
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Lahari Subramaniyan
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Ananya Goli
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Harini Meenakshi sundaram
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Dheekshitha Rajesh
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Magizh Muruganandam
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Mithila Iyengar
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Humsikha Thirukonda
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Udupi Krishna
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Prateeksha Narasimman
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Pavithra Narasimman
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Aditi kousikan
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Avni Modi
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Saisha Peram
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Ram charan Athur Balaji
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Sri Keerthi Athur Balaji
School - Kalakriti Dance School
Group Cordinator - Archana
Dance Description - Kavadi on Lord Muruga
School - Natyaprabha Dance Academy
Choreographer - Meena Janarthanan
Dance Description
Mohiniyattam Dhanashree Thillana, a vibrant and devotional composition by the great composer and royal patron of the arts, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. This Thillana, set in the raga Dhanashree, is a rhythmic and lyrical offering that praises Lord Padmanabha, the presiding deity of Thiruvananthapuram.
School - Taraangini Dance School
Choreographer - Amritha Partha
Dance Description - Kolatam by Andal Goshti
Participants
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Mrs. Saroja Devi Budukuru
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Mrs. Banumathi Narayanan
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Mrs. Praveena Raghavan
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Mrs. Srividhya Govindarajan
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Mrs. Sunitha Peram
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Mrs. Deepheka Ambal Neelamegam
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Mrs. Ushadevi Cellam Deivendran
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Mrs. Padmapriya Soundararajan
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Mrs. Kalaivani Ganesan
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Mrs. Gayatri chakravarthy
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Mrs. Nappinai sunderrajan
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Mrs. Nikita Iyengar
SUNDAY JUNE 8TH 2025
Morning
School - Narthana School of dance
Choreographer - Anusha Naidu
School - Shubha school of arts
Coordinator - Seema
Dance Description
As part of the sacred Brahmotsavam celebrations, our young dancers are offering a traditional piece called Mallari to the divine.
Originally performed by temple musicians on the nadaswaram as the deity was taken in procession, Mallari holds a special place in temple rituals. In dance, it is presented as an invocatory piece, filled with rhythmic vibrance and devotional spirit.
Today, these little ones offer Mallari as a humble prayer through movement, honoring the divine presence with their joy, dedication, and innocence.
Group - Eden Prairie ladies
Choreographer - Vidya Nivas
Dance Description - Kolatam
Dance from Punjab
Choreographer - Abhay Misra
Dance Description - Dance on Mata Rani along with a parade of all deities