- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025: The Tirumala Tirupati Teppotsavam, also known as the float festival is a highly anticipated boat festival held at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Taking place over five days in the month of Falgun according to the Hindu calendar, the celebrations showcase a vibrant display of culture, religion, tradition and devotion. As chants of "Lord Govinda" fill the air, the festival comes alive with spectacular festivities, highlighting the deep devotion of the pilgrims who gather to witness this grand event.
Check out the start and end date, significance and rituals associated with this float festival below:
Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025: Start And End Date
- Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025 Start Date: 10th March 2025, Monday
- Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025 End Date: 14th March 2025, Friday
Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025: Significance
The Teppotsavam festival is a five-day celebration that takes place in the lead-up to Falgun Pournami - the full moon day. According to the lunar calendar, the five days of the festival are Ekadashi, Dvadashi, Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Pournami. Since the lunar calendar varies from the Gregorian calendar, the dates of the festival change every year.
The Teppotsavam festival has a rich history, dating back to the early days when the temple tanks were newly constructed. The festival is held in the Mandapam, a structure built by King Narasimha Raju Udayar in the late 15th century, situated in the middle of the Pushkarini tank. The festival's celestial cruise is a unique way to celebrate the deity's wonders, making it a truly special experience.
Tirumala Tirupati Teppotsavam is a popular boat festival celebrated at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Tirumala Srivari Teppotsavam 2025: Rituals
The Teppotsavam festival features a series of processions where idols of deities known as Utsav Murtis are carried around the temple complex and then mounted on colourful floats. The floats are taken to the Srivari Pushkarini tank, where special prayers are held.
On each day of the festival, different deities are taken out in procession. On the first day, Lord Rama, Mata Sita, Lakshmana and Lord Hanuman are carried to the tank. On the second day, Lord Krishna and Mata Rukmini are taken out. The processions are accompanied by chants, music and invocations seeking the deities' mercy and prosperity.
As the festival progresses, the number of rounds taken by the processions increases. On the final day - Pournami, the floats are taken out seven times, much to the delight of the devotees. The full moon shines down on the spectators as special prayers and rituals are observed.
The festival features spectacularly decorated floats, lights, colours, fragrant flowers and streamers. Traditional music and holy mantras add to the divine atmosphere, making the Teppotsavam festival a truly enchanting experience.
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