Observances and Festivals
All offerings to Visnu in this temple are prepared without salt. Salt food is not allowed to be brought inside the temple. The God always appears with the Goddess Padmavathi at his side.
The temple hosts a number of festivals throughout the year. The main Brahmotsavam (festival) is held in the month of Panguni (March - April), culminating on Sravana, the day on which the Lord appeared before the sage; a second Brahmotsavam concluding on Purattasi Sravana (September - October); and a grand Kalyana festival for 12 days in the month of Aippasi Sravana (October - November), during which artists render music and other performances.
A monthly Sravana Deepams (festival of light) is performed. The Sri Ramanavami Festival is celebrated for 10 days in April.
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