Srisailam Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams - 2017

The Shivartari Brahmotsavams is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in Srisailam.In 2016 Brahmotsavams will begin on 17th February and Concludes on 27th February.They are celebrated for 11 days.





The Brahmothsavams begins with Ankurarpana a religious ritual on the occasion of festival followed by the Dhwajarohana in which Dhwaja Patam (a white flag) marked with Nandi symbol is hoisted on the Dhwajasthambha of the temple. It is said that the Dhwajarohana is the significant event of the starting of Brahmothsavams for inviting all Gods (Devathalu).


The Vahana Sevas are another important event of the celebrations in which the procession of the God and Goddess will took place on various vahanas (devine vehicles) like Seshavahanam, Mayuravahanam, Nandivahanam and Aswavahanam.

On the Mahasivarathri day at midnight during Lingodbhavakalam (the scared time in which God Siva manifests in the form of huge flaming Linga) Abhishekam will be performed to God Mallikarjuna Swamy in a religious manner.
The Radhothsavam (Car festival) will be commenced in an effective manner on the next day of Mahasivaratri at the evening hours. More than One Lakh of pilgrim public will participate in the Car festival.
The celebration ends with the Dhwajavarohana in which the Dhwaja Patakam (flag) is removed from the Dhwajasthambham.

Brahmotsavam 2017 Dates :

February 17th : Ankurarpanam & Dwajarohanam
February 18th: Brungi Vahana Seva
February 19th: Hamsa Vahana seva
February 20th: Mayuri Vahana Seva
February 21st: Ravana Vahana Seva
February 22nd:  PusphaPallaki Seva
February 23rd: Gaja Vahanam
February 24th: Nandi Vahana Seva,Lingodbhava Maha Rudrabhishekam, Pagalankarna,Kalyanotsavam.
February 25th: Rathotsavam
February 26th: Purnahuthi,Vasantotsavam,Dwajarohana
February 27th: Aswa Vahanam, Ekanta Seva.







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