Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is gearing up for a vibrant and spiritually significant calendar of festivals in January 2026. As devotees prepare for holy processions, traditional rituals, and devotional observances, the temple’s January schedule offers unique opportunities for sacred darshan, communal worship, and cultural celebration throughout the month. In this guide, discover the complete list of festival dates, event significance, and practical insights for planning your pilgrimage to these divine festivities
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh — one of the historic Vishnu temples administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) — will host a series of significant religious festivals and processions throughout January 2026. These divine celebrations provide devotees with opportunities for unique darshan experiences, sacred processions, and cultural rituals during the month.
The temple’s January 2026 festival calendar includes star-linked ceremonies, holy processions, and traditional observances that align with the Hindu lunar calendar and local devotional practices. Each event draws numerous pilgrims seeking spiritual merits, community participation, and blessings from Lord Govindaraja Swamy.
| Date (Jan 2026) | Festival / Event | Significance / Rituals |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Rohini Nakshatra evening procession /రోహిణి నక్షత్రం ఉత్సవం | Deity of Sri Parthasaradhi Swamy with Rukmini and Sathyabhama is taken through Mada streets in a ceremonial procession and blesses devotees. |
| Jan 2 & 23 | Friday Andal Amman blessings /ఆండాళ్ అమ్మవారి ఆశీర్వచనం | Sri Andal’s blessings are offered from the temple’s Mada streets in the evening. |
| Jan 3 | Pournami Garuda Seva/పౌర్ణమి గరుడ సేవ | The deity is honored with a Garuda Vahana procession on the full-moon day. |
| Jan 5 | Procession to Ramachandra Teertham/రామచంద్ర తీర్థం ఊరేగింపు | Sacred procession to Ramachandra Teertham tank and return. |
| Jan 7–13 | Andal Amman Neeratatotsavam/ఆండాళ్ అమ్మవారి నీరాటోత్సవం | A week of holy water offerings and devotional activities centered on Sri Andal Amman. |
| Jan 14 | Bhogi Theru/ భోగి తెరు | Traditional Bhogi chariot procession with cultural celebrations. |
| Jan 15 | Makara Sankranti / మకర సంక్రాంతి | Festival marking the solar transition and harvest season, observed with rituals and offerings. |
| Jan 16 | Goda Kalyanam/గోదా కళ్యాణం | Divine marriage ceremony of Goddess Goda with associated pujas. |
| Jan 17 | Kanuma Parvata Utsavam/కనుమ పర్వత ఉత్సవం | Celebrated in association with Kanuma festival rites. |
| Jan 18 – Feb 10 | Adhyayana Utsavams / అధ్యయనోత్సవాలు | Continuing weekly sacred study celebrations and rituals. |
| Jan 20 | Sravanam Nakshatra blessing / శ్రవణ నక్షత్రం ఉత్సవం | Evening blessings by Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy with traditional ubhayananchara services. |
| Jan 25 | Ratha Saptami observance / రథసప్తమి | Rathasaptami procession and special rites honoring Lord Surya and Vishnu. |
| Jan 27 – Feb 1 | Teppotsavam (Float Festival) / తెప్పోత్సవం | Sacred float celebration in the temple tank, a hallmark festival marking community devotion. |
Each of these events is celebrated with traditional Vedic rituals, musical recitations, bhajans and processional vahanas, enhancing the devotional atmosphere for devotees from across India and abroad
