The Brahmotsavam in Tirupathi is a much awaited festival of the Lord Venkateswara. Lakhs of people visit the temple during that time to catch a glimpse of the God in all his glory. It is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety for a period nine days. And what a resplendent sight to behold! The Lord is dressed in different attires everyday and is seated on various vahanas (vehicles). Decked with the choicest flowers, finest robes of silk, and the most priceless of jewels, He is truly a dazzling sight. Silver images of the Elephant, Hanuman, Adi Sesha (the serpent king), Garuda (the eagle), the Lion etc carry the Lord on their backs and the palanquin is taken through the streets of Tirumala amidst a lot of fanfare. Nartakis, dance along the way, musicians sing bhajans and kitrans in praise of the Lord, while young girls and boys in brightly coloured costumes perform kolatam, a lively dance with sticks. The sannai (a musical instrument)troupe render beautiful carnatic compilations while colourful rangolies adorn the streets. Multi-coloured lights glitter on the walls in intricate formations. The streets are decked in garlands of beautiful flowers and mango leaves, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. There is festivity everywhere. On the final day, the Lord and His consorts ride in a grand chariot through the streets, blessing their dear devotees.

The Brahmotsavam is celebrated with so much grandeur that surely even the Gods of the heavens descend to Earth to witness it.

Events
Gangajatra - Tirupati
Devi Gangamma is considered to be the Goddess of rain, in the Rayalseema region. In the month of May, just before the monsoons, the Gangajatra is held to appease the Goddess. The 7-day long festivities showcase people dressed in various Veshams (garbs) and offering the deity Pongal along with Jantubali (animal sacrifice). The celebrations culminate with a head of Gangamma being made with mud, throughout the 7th night and when the face is completed, the whole mud creation is destroyed before sunrise.

Kondachuttutirunalla
Chandragiri
The Kanuma Festival is celebrated on the last day of the Pongal festivities. On this day an idol of Goddess Mulasthanamma is taken around the Chandragiri hill on a grandly decorated Vahanam. Thousands of devotees participate in the celebration to receive blessings.

Puligundu
This town near Penumur also celebrates the Kanumu festival in a grand manner. The Gunteeswara Swamy temple that is located near the Shivalinga shaped twin rock is the main venue for the festival. Here too, the procession of the deity is taken all around the town in a beautifully decorated Vahanam.

Similar celebrations take place all over Chittoor district.

Horticultural Show
Annual Horticultural Show is held at the T.T.D Gardens.

Food & Dance Festival
For those who enjoy entertainment, the Rayalseema Food and Dance Festival is the right setting. It is held during the Brahmotsavam which occurs in September or October. Dance shows, and workshops of weavers, artisans and craftsmen are a welcome change for tourists. One can buy local handicrafts and fabrics and also try out the food courts at this festival.