The Ninth Day: Chakrasnānam

The final day begins in the early hours of the morning with the Pallaki Utsavam and the Tiruchi Utsavam, processions that offer a last blessing before the concluding rituals of the day.

In the morning comes the Chakrasnānam, the sacred bath of the Lord and the Sudarshana Chakram in the holy waters of the Swami Pushkariṇī. Devotees too bathe in the tank, which is believed to purify them and bestow divine blessings.

In the evening the festival concludes with the Dhvajāvarohaṇam, when the Garuḍa flag raised on the first day is ceremonially lowered, marking the end of the Brahmotsavam. The celestial beings return to their realms, and the devotees depart with the blessings of Lord Venkateshvara.

The Brahmotsavam is more than a festival: it is a sacred journey that draws devotees into the presence of the divine. Each day offers its own experience of devotion, ritual and celebration, and a chance to witness the majestic grace of Lord Venkateshvara. From the grand processions of the vāhanams to the final sacred bath of the Sudarshana Chakram, the festival allows every devotee to be immersed in spiritual joy and the Lord's blessings.