Celebration of Ponna Kaluva Utsavam in Tirupati
‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated
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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) held the annual 'Ponna Kaluva Utsavam' in Tirupati, India, on May 2, 2026. This festival celebrates the summer retreat of Lord Govindaraja and His consorts, featuring a grand procession and celestial bath rituals for the deities.
- 01The 'Ponna Kaluva Utsavam' is an annual festival celebrated by TTD.
- 02This year's celebration took place on Chitra Pournami, May 2, 2026.
- 03The festival involves a grand procession of deities to the Ponna Kaluva.
- 04Deities received a celestial bath with aromatic products.
- 05Devotees participated actively in the rituals despite the heat.
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On May 2, 2026, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) celebrated the 'Ponna Kaluva Utsavam' in Tirupati, India. This annual festival marks a summer retreat for Lord Govindaraja and His consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi, from the intense heat. The event, observed on Chitra Pournami, featured a grand procession where the deities were taken to Ponna Kaluva, located 5 kilometers from the temple. Despite the scorching sun, the ancient tradition continued as the deities were placed in a Mandapam filled with water, where priests performed a celestial bath using various aromatic products. To provide relief from the heat, Vettiver mats were hung around the Mandapam. Many devotees from the Tiruchanur locality participated in the festivities, showcasing the cultural significance of this ritual.
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The festival fosters community participation and strengthens cultural traditions among local devotees.
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