Covid Protocol Must during Sri Vari Brahmotsavams

The Srivari Salakatla (annual) Brahmotsavams will be conducted grandly this year from September 27- October 5, and all the devotees who are participating in the mega religious event are requested to follow Covid protocols for their safety as well others.

Prominent vahana sevas during the Brahmotsavams are – Garuda Vahana Seva on October 1, Swarna Ratham on October 2, Rathotsavam on October 4, and Chakra Snanam on October 5.

On the first day due to the Dwajarohanam event, the Pedda Sesha vahana will commence at 9 pm but on all other days vahana sevas are scheduled between 8 am and 10 am in the mornings and 7 pm to 9 pm in the evenings.

Giving priority to common devotees all privileged, SRIVANI, Rs. 300, Arjitha Sevas, VIP Break (except protocol VIPs) Darshans have been canceled during these nine days and only Sarva Darshanam will remain operational.

Elaborate arrangements are being made for the Garuda Seva as it fell on the second Saturday of Peratasi month, which is very special for the devotees from Tamilnadu.

 A buffer stock of 9 lakh laddus will be maintained.

An adequate number of APSRTC buses deployed for devotees and particularly on Garuda Seva day more buses will be operated.

As nearly 4-5 lakhs pilgrims are expected this year for Garuda Seva, 20 thousand vehicles are also anticipated. But once the holding capacity of vehicles in Tirumala is completed, separate parking facilities will be arranged in Tirupati and devotees will be transported to Tirumala through RTC buses.

To meet the pilgrim requirements German sheds will also be erected at some vital places with temporary washroom facilities

As a safety measure on Garuda Seva day and the next day 2,-the wheeler movement on the Ghat roads will be stalled from 11 pm of September 30 till 12 noon on October 2.

3500 Srivari Sevakulu will be invited to serve devotees during Brahmotsavams.