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.