Fanaswadi’s Chhota Tirupati Balaji marks Sri Brahmotsavam until November 17

At Sri Venkatesh Devasthan in Fanaswadi, Lord Venkateshwara is being taken through city streets each morning and evening on different ceremonial vehicles as the temple observes its annual Sri Brahmotsavam.

The festival runs from November 6 to 17 at the 99-year-old shrine, also known as Chhota Tirupati Balaji. Its programme includes Divyaprabandhapath, Veda Parayanam and Tirumanjanam, with rituals conducted under the guidance of Srimad Jagadguru P B Swami Srinivasacharyaji Maharaj and Sri Balakswami Anantacharyaji.

Temple representative Venkatesh Pareek said the shrine was established in 1927 by Swami Anantacharya of Kanchi. He said it follows the Pancharatra Agama tradition and is built in the gopuram style associated with South Indian temple architecture.

The temple has scheduled Annakut Darshan for 4pm on Friday, November 13. The offering, whose name translates to a mountain of food, is associated with Govardhan Puja.