Overview

• Performances preceded the Simha Vahanam procession on Friday, turning the third day’s rituals into a broad cultural presentation.
• Reports confirm participation by more than 500 artistes from over nine states, with counts varying between 20 troupes with 557 artistes and 21 teams with 536 artists.
• TTD highlighted North Indian forms such as Chhau, Jhakri, Satriya, Garba and Lavni, alongside Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Bihu, Sambalpuri, Dhak, Gussadi and Tippani.
• Cultural programmes unfolded across multiple sites including in front of Hamsa Vahanam in Tirumala, Mahathi auditorium, Ramachandra Pushkarini and Annamacharya Kalamandiram.
• Officials released four books and reviewed security and logistics for the upcoming Garuda Seva on September 28 as the nine-day Brahmotsavams continue.