The direct and visible deity is Lord Suryanarayana. He transmits direct, bright and healthy rays on all the domains of the world in order to create and strengthen activity to survive the existence of the world. The day on which Lord Suryanarayana had his origination is traditionally called ‘Surya Jayanthi’ or ‘Rathasapthami and it was marked as a festive day with pomp and splendour.
TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM RATHASAPTAMI IS HOLD ON DATE FEBRUARY 16 ON THIS YEAR 2024 .TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM CALLED THIS EVENT MINI BRAMHOTSAV
– Dwajarohanam - The festival starts with the hoisting of the Garuda flag, symbolizing the commencement of the festivities. – Rathotsavam - In this Lord Venkateswara's idol is placed in a chariot and devotees pull the chariot. – Snapana Tirumanjanam - Priest give bath to the deities with holy water, milk, Panchamrit and other scared things. – Vahana Sevas - The deities are seated on various vahanas such as Garuda, Hanumantha and other – Chakra Snanam - They give bath to Sudarshana Chakra (a divine discus) with sacred water, invoke its power.
On the day of Rathasapthami in Tirumala, witnessing the Surya Prabha Vahanam is considered highly meritorious. The Vahanam arrives early morning just before sunrise carrying the Lord and this is the first and foremost vahana of Lord Venkateswara on the day.