‘Gokulastami’ on August 14

The ‘Gokulastami’ festival and ‘Asthanam’ will be observed at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara, Tirumala, on August 14 followed by ‘Utlotsavam’ the next day.

In connection with the ‘Gokulastami’, the temple authorities will conduct ‘Ekantha Thirumanjanam’ to the deity of Lord Ugra Srinivasa along with his two divine consorts and Lord Sri Krishna at ‘bangaru vakili’ between 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. followed by ‘Prabandha Sathmohra’, ‘Purana Pravachanam’ and ‘Asthanam’. Special rituals will be performed on August 15 in connection with the ‘Utlotsavam’ inside the main temple. The temple management has partially dispensed with the daily rituals inside the temple to facilitate the celebration of the colourful festival.