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Srivari Brahmotsavam Dhvajarohanam
The hoisting of the Garuda Dhvaja that formally opens the Srivari Brahmotsavam — a cosmic invitation to every celestial being to witness the Lord's festival.
Dhvajarohanam——即举行升举 Garuda Dhvaja 的仪式，这面神圣旗帜上绘有薄伽梵 Venkateshwara 的神圣坐骑——于凯拉萨 2026 年九夜节的第二天正式开启 Srivari Brahmotsavam，供奉给薄伽梵 Venkateshwara 以及印度教最高教宗薄伽梵·斯里·尼希亚南达·帕拉玛湿婆姆。
Significance
The raised flag serves as a cosmic invitation summoning all celestial beings and deities to descend and witness the Brahmotsavam. It is preceded on Day 1 by the Ankurarpanam, the sowing of sacred sprouts that prepares the festival.
The Ritual
The flag is raised at the Dhvajastambham exactly as it has been performed at Tirumala and every authentic Venkateshwara temple for centuries.
When
- Srivari Brahmotsavam Ankurarpanam — Day 1 · Sun 11 Oct — 7:00 PM IST (Sun 11 Oct, 9:30 AM ET)
- Srivari Brahmotsavam Dhvajarohanam — Day 2 · Mon 12 Oct — timing to be confirmed
Shastra Pramana
Dhvajarohanam 在 Vaikhanasa 与 Pancharatra 阿笈摩中被规定为任何 Brahmotsavam 的强制性开幕仪式，其原则是升起的旗帜本身即作为 Vishvaksena 对所有 Devas 的邀请（Amantranam）。
Benefits
- Alignment with the opening moment of an entire festival cycle.
- The first blessings extended to the gathering celestial assembly.
- Removal of obstacles to whatever the devotee undertakes in the year ahead.
