Tirupati: For the first time in history, the annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala will be held within the temple premises in ‘ekantham’.
The nine-day festival is usually celebrated with pomp and gaiety.
After the trust members’ meeting at the Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala, TTD board Chairman YV Subba Reddy said, ‘We have decided to conduct the Salakatla Brahmotsavams scheduled from September 19 till 27 in ekantham (solitude) within the Srivari temple premises in Tirumala.
The Covid-19 situation does not allow for the Lord’s various processions in the four Mada streets.’
He added: ‘Based on the situation in October, an appropriate decision will be taken to conduct the Navaratri Brahmotsavams (with devotee participation).’
‘If the pandemic is under control by September-end, October’s Brahmotsavams will be held as usual. Until then, we have the responsibility of ensuring that visiting devotees as well as TTD staffers and priests do not fall prey to the virus,’ he said.