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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