Tirumala: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is gearing up for the Ratha Saptami celebrations on February 16, 2024. Shukla Paksha Saptami in the holy month of Magha is known as Ratha Saptami or Magha Saptami and it is believed that Sri Surya Deva starts enlightening the whole world on this auspicious day and is considered as birth day of the deity and hence also known as Surya Jayanti.
On a single day, the processional deity of Sri Malayappa Swamy takes out a celestial ride on Seven carriers from dawn to dusk blessing the devotees.
In view of Radha Sapthami, Arjitha Sevas such as Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva stands were canceled. Suprabatham, Thomala and Archana will be performed in Ekanthamas the processional deities will be paraded along the four mada streets all through the day on different carriers.
