August

Rayara Aradhane
Rayara Aradhane is the annual celebration of Sri Raghavendra Swamy’s Brindavana Pravesha, observed in the Shravana month. Devotees offer pooja, bhajans, and Annadana to honor his teachings of devotion, service, and faith. The main celebration takes place at Mantralayam and across Raghavendra Mutts worldwide.

January

Teekarayara Aradhane
Teekarayara Aradhane is an annual celebration honoring Sri Teekarayaru, a saint in the Sri Raghavendra tradition. Observed mainly in Turvihal, it includes poojas, bhajans, and Annadana marking his Brindavana Pravesha. Devotees gather to honor his teachings, devotion, and service, making Turvihal a center of spiritual celebration and blessings.

April

Narasimha jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Narasimha, Vishnu’s fourth avatar, who destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu to protect Prahlada. Celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi, devotees observe fasts, poojas, and prayers, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

April

 Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day symbolizing endless prosperity and good fortune. Celebrated on the third day of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha, it’s ideal for new beginnings, charity, and worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.
                          

April

Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) of Chaitra month. Devotees perform poojas, read the Hanuman Chalisa, and visit temples seeking strength and protection. The day honors Hanuman’s devotion, courage, and selfless service. It symbolizes faith, energy, and victory through devotion.

March

Yugadi
Yugadi (or Ugadi) marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month. It signifies new beginnings, prosperity, and hope. Devotees clean their homes, prepare traditional dishes like Ugadi Pachadi, and perform poojas. The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the start of a fresh, auspicious year.

August

Varshikotsava
Varshikotsava is the annual temple festival marking its founding or consecration, celebrated with poojas, rituals, and cultural events to honor the deity and foster devotion and community bonding.

October

Kartika deepotsava
Kartika Deepotsava is celebrated in Kartika month by lighting lamps to honor Lord Vishnu, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Devotees perform poojas, rituals, and singing, seeking spiritual blessings and harmony.

November

Tulasi Archane
Tulasi Archane is the worship of the sacred Tulasi plant, offering water, flowers, and prayers to seek purity, prosperity, and spiritual protection.

October

Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. Observed on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, it features processions, Ram Lila, and worship, symbolizing courage, righteousness, and new beginnings.