Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam performed in Tirumala
The traditional Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam cleansing ceremony was performed at the Tirumala temple ahead of the Anivara Asthanam festival. The event involved a deep cleaning of the sanctum and temple premises using aromatic herbal mixtures.
Why it matters
This is a significant religious event for millions of devotees, impacting temple operations and darshan schedules.
Ahead of the annual Anivara Asthanam festival on July 17, 2026, the ceremonial cleansing ‘Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam’ festival was observed on Tuesday (July 14) at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara.
As part of the ceremony, the sanctum, sub-shrines, temple premises, kitchens, walls, ceilings, and puja articles were thoroughly cleansed. The presiding deity was temporarily covered with a cloth while the shrine was sanctified with fragrant herbal mixture prepared from traditional aromatic ingredients that act as a disinfectant.
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