Rathasapthami is a special occasion in Tirumala. On that day Lord Venkateswara will be moving in 7 chariots. It is celebrated on Magha Shuddha Saptami (Comes around Feb). Below given is some detail of the event.
Ratha 1: 5:30am to 8:00 am
SuryaPrabha Vahana
This starts at 5:30 am and the ratha will be stopped in the North-west corner of the temple until the first rays of Sun falls on the God. In that orange rays the chariot glows very nicely. Many people will be waiting there to see the event. There is a funny story behind it. Kubera from whom Venkateswara has taken money for his marriage resided in the north will stop him when he comes on this ratha and with his rays Sun pleads Kubera to leave the God to continue the ratha.
Ratha 2: 9:00am to 10:00 am
ChinnaSesha Vahana
Ratha 3: 11:00am to 12:00 pm
Garuda Vahana
This is one of the most famous Vahana in Tirumala. On the day of Bramhotsavas the crowd will be around 75,000 will be there on hill just to see this Vahana.
Ratha 4: 12:00pm to 1:00 pm
Hanumantha Vahana
Ratha 5: 3:00pm to 4:00 pm
Kalpavriksha Vahana
Ratha 6: 5:00pm to 6:00 pm
Sarvabhoopala Vahana
Ratha 7: 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
ChandraPrabha Vahana
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