The Sri Devi Sharannavaratri Mahotsavams (Dasara celebrations) at Srisailam will begin on October 11, 2026, and conclude on October 20, 2026, according to a press release issued by the Sri Srisaila Devasthanam on October 10, 2026.
Temple Trustee Board Chairman Sri Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu and Executive Officer Sri M. Srinivasa Rao announced that the eleven-day festival will be celebrated with traditional religious rituals and special ceremonies. An LED screen has also been arranged near the Gangadhara Mandapam to help devotees watch the festival events.
Special Rituals During Dasara Mahotsavams
The daily celebrations will include special worship of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, Rudra Yagam, Chandi Yagam, Navadurga decorations for the Goddess, and various vahana seva processions for the deities. Prayers and Vedic recitations will also be performed for the welfare of the world.
This year, the temple will conduct a Shata Chandi Maha Rudra Yagam accompanied by Sahasra Chandi Parayanam for universal welfare.
Important Programmes on October 11
- 9:00 AM: Goddess's Yagashala entry, Ganapati Puja, ceremonial resolutions, Kankana Puja, Vastu Puja, Chandi Kalasha Sthapana, Sri Chakra Archana, Navagraha Japa, Vedic recitations, Kumari Puja and other rituals.
- 10:00 AM: Lord Swamy's Yagashala entry, Vedic rituals, Ganapati Puja, Rudra Kalasha Sthapana and Maha Nyasa Purvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam.
- 11:00 AM: Midday worship and Maha Nivedana.
- 4:30 PM: Evening worship, Ganapati, Rudra, Chandi and Lalitha Parayanam, Ankurarpana and other rituals.
- 5:30 PM: Rudra Homam and Chandi Homam.
- 6:30 PM: Goddess Shailaputri Alankaram, Bhringi Vahana Seva for the deities and Gramotsavam.
- 9:00 PM: Suvasini Puja, Neerajana Mantrapushpam and related ceremonies.
- 10:00 PM: Kalaratri Puja for the Goddess.
Goddess Alankaram and Vahana Seva Schedule
| Date | Goddess Alankaram | Vahana Seva |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, Sunday | Shailaputri | Bhringi Vahana Seva |
| October 12, Monday | Brahmacharini | Mayura Vahana Seva |
| October 13, Tuesday | Chandraghanta | Ravana Vahana Seva |
| October 14, Wednesday | Kushmanda Durga | Kailasa Vahana Seva |
| October 15, Thursday | Skandamata | Shesha Vahana Seva |
| October 16, Friday | Katyayani | Hamsa Vahana Seva and Pushpa Pallaki Seva |
| October 17, Saturday | Kalaratri | Gaja Vahana Seva |
| October 18, Sunday | Mahagauri | Nandi Vahana Seva |
| October 19, Monday | Siddhidhatri | Kailasa Vahana Seva |
| October 20, Tuesday | Sri Bhramaramba Devi | Nandi Vahana Seva (temple festival), Shami Puja and Teppotsavam |
Silk Clothes Offering on October 19
On October 19, 2026, Maha Navami, the State Government will offer silk clothes to Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi as part of the Dasara celebrations.
Devotees visiting Srisailam during the festival can refer to this schedule to learn about the planned religious ceremonies and vahana seva events. Please check official temple announcements for any changes to the programme.
Source: Press release issued by the Office of the Executive Officer, Sri Srisaila Devasthanam, dated October 10, 2026.