Tirupati, February 13, 2026: Devotees filled the streets around Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at Kapila Theertham and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram as grand processions unfolded.
At Kapileswara, Somaskanda Murthy appeared on Vyaghra Vahanam (tiger vehicle) in the morning and Gaja Vahanam (elephant) in the evening.
At Mangapuram, Kalyana Venkateswara rode Hanumantha Vahanam, depicted as Venkatadri Ramudu with Hanuman carrying the deity, followed by Gaja Vahanam later.
These events formed part of the nine-day Brahmotsavams at Kapileswara and the sixth day of the annual festival at Mangapuram, drawing large numbers amid Andhra Pradesh's rich temple traditions managed by TTD.
