TTD Teppotsavam 2025 is a well-known boat festival that is held at Tirumala Tirupati Temple. It is also called “Float Festival”. This mega-event is celebrated annually during the month of March in Swami Pushkarini Lake that is adjacent to temple. The festival is 5 days and it is held in memory of Lord Venkateswara.
On the first two days, the idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman are placed on a decorated boat (Teppa). They are taken around the lake in the evening. The third, fourth and fifth day, the idols of Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi are kept on the boat. The boat is beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. The gods are paraded around the lake three to five times and priests chant sacred prayers.
Thousands of devotees gather to see this beautiful event. The festival starts at 6:30 PM every evening. It is assumed that observing Teppotsavam provides peace, wealth and blessings. Devotees can book special darshan tickets for this festival. The ticket expenses 500 rupees per individual and prasadam is available.This festival is very imperative to attend by Lord Venkateswara devotees. It is a huge spiritual encounter with devotion and happiness.
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An Overview Table TTD Teppotsavam 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Teppotsavam (Float Festival) |
| Dates | March 12 to March 16, 2025 |
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Location | Swami Pushkarini Lake which is located at the adjacent to the Tirumala Temple |
| Daily Schedule | Day 1 & 2 (March 12 & 13): Day 3 to 5 (March 14 to 16) |
| Number of Rounds | Day 3: 3 rounds- Day 4: 5 rounds- Day 5 (Full Moon Day): 7 rounds |
| Special Attractions | On this important day there is a Grand illumination and decoration of the float |
| Significance | Believed to grant peace, prosperity and divine blessings will be available for to devotees |
| Ticket Information | Arjitha Seva Ticket Holders: The one who is eligible to participate in the float festival and have darshan after the event are these ticket holders. |
| Booking Details | Tickets can be booked through the official TTD |
| Dress Code | Traditional attire |
| Accommodation | Available at TTD guest houses |
| Contact Information | TTD Call Center: +91-877-2277777 |
March 2025 Teppotsavam Updates
In this year of 2025,The TTD Board is going to conduct the teppotsavam seva very gandly. starting from the march 9th to 13th, These five days are going to very auspicious to every devotee who are willing to avail the seva. All these days from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the srivari pushkareni lake the devotees are going to give their blessings while taking ride in the boat. On the first day of the seva the ammavaru will give the blessings with consort. on 2nd day the deity will rome around the lake with rukmini with three times.
on third along with the sridevi and bhomi devi the manayappa swamy will take the ride of three rounds. and also on the fourth with 5 rounds on 5th day wih 7 rounds are going to taken. Due to this seva the ttd has removed some arjitha seva to give the main importance to this seva. On the 8th and 9th the ttd has removed the sahasradeppalankarana seva alon with this on the dates of the10th,11th and 12th the ttd has removed the sahasradeepalankarana and arjitha brahmotsavam sevas.
Teppotsavam Festival Schedule & Procedure
Festival Schedule:
- Day 1 & 2: On these days the idols of the deities of Lord Rama, along with the Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman are taken on a safari around the Swami Pushkarini lake.
- Day 3 to 5: The deities of Lord Venkateswara (Malayappa Swamy) along with Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi are get a parade on this day after the completion of the rama and sita devi parade.
Significance:
The attendance or being the spectator of the Teppotsavam is regarded as very propitious and momentous to the hindu believer on meanwhile they believe that he is the prime deity. Among the devotees there is the belief, they believe it to be peace bringing, prosperity bearing, bringing or ushering in the divine blessings of lord Venkateswara. The festival is also the symbol that Lord enjoys interacting with his devotees in one form or another.
Note: that if you are intending to go there, note that specifics e.g.: the rounds per day can be different depending on conventions and what is guideline in the temple.
FAQs on TTD Teppotsavam 2025
1. What is TTD Teppotsavam?
It’s a 5-day boat festival in Tirumala Venkateswara Temple where the idols of Lord Venkateswara and other gods are mounted on a float and taken around in the Swami Pushkarini tank.
2. When is Teppotsavam 2025?
It will be conducted from March 10 to March 14, 2025, in the Hindu month of Chaitra, which will conclude on the full moon day (Pournami).
*3. Where does it take place?
At Swami Pushkarini, beside the Tirumala Temple, 853 meters (2,799 feet) above mean sea level, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from Tirupati.
4. For how many days does it extend?
5 days in total—March 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2025.
5. What goes on every day?
- Day 1 (March 10): Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman—3 rounds.
- Day 2 (March 11): Lord Krishna and Rukmini—3 rounds.
- Days 3, 4, 5 (March 12-14): Lord Malayappa Swami, Sridevi, and Bhudevi—3, 5, and 7 rounds.
6. What is the ticket price?
Teppotsavam Seva is Rs 500 per person per day. Arjitha Seva (prayer after) is Rs 200 per person.
7. How do I book tickets?
Book online at tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in 90 days in advance (from December 10, 2024).
**8. How many visitors come to the temple yearly?
More than 25 million pilgrims come to Tirumala annually.
9. What time does it start?
The float procession is typically from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily.
10. How many tickets can I book?
A maximum of 2 tickets per individual per mobile number.
11. What do I get with the ticket?
Silk cloth, blouse piece, prasadam (such as the world-famous Tirupati laddu), and darshan post-festival.
12. How early should I arrive?
Arrive 40 minutes prior to 7:00 PM (approximately 6:20 PM) for ticket verification.
13. What should I wear?
Men: Dhoti or kurta-pajama. Women: Saree or salwar kameez. No western attire permitted.
14. How big is the festival area?
Swami Pushkarini is a big tank close to the temple, containing water from 1 crore (10 million) sacred streams.
