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Shri Balaji Mandir at Kapad Peth in Nashik has commenced its 15-day Brahmotsav festival with the start of Navratri.
Several preliminary cultural events took place in the preceding days and the first major rituals of Ghatsthapana and Nagar Parikrama took place on 22 September 2025 as hundreds of devotees gathered to pay homage to Lord Balaji.
Brahmotsav is traditionally associated with the famed annual festival at Tirupati Balaji temple (Tirumala), where the Utsava deity is taken out in grand processions over nine days.
Nashik’s version draws inspiration from this heritage, blending local temple customs with cultural performances.
Brahmotsav Begins at Shri Balaji Mandir Nashik
The centuries old Shri Vyankatesh Balaji Mandir temple located on the banks of the Godavari near Panchavati was decorated with lights, flower arrangements, and traditional motifs.
The festival is expected to feature daily rituals, processions, and special traditional arts performances dedicated to Shri Venkateshwara by renowned artists over the next 10 days.
The start of Brahmotsav on 22 September was marked not only by religious rituals but also by the Nagar Parikrama, where the idol of Shri Balaji was taken on a grand procession around the town on a beautifully decorated wooden chariot (rath).
Devotees thronged the streets to witness the divine tour, chanting the various names of Shri Balaji and offering prayers along the route.
Stay tuned for cultural and other news from Nashik city and updates about the ongoing festival. We will be bringing to you a complete report once the festival concludes on 6 October 2025.
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When did Brahmotsav 2025 start at Shri Balaji Mandir Nashik?
The Brahmotsav festival at Shri Balaji Mandir Nashik began on 22 September 2025, coinciding with the start of Navratri.
What is Brahmotsav and where is it traditionally celebrated?
Brahmotsav is a grand annual festival dedicated to Lord Balaji (Venkateswara), celebrated most prominently at the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh, featuring processions, rituals, and cultural events.
What were the key highlights of the first day of Brahmotsav in Nashik?
The major rituals on the first day included Ghatsthapana and the Nagar Parikrama, where Shri Balaji’s idol was taken on a wooden chariot procession along a traditional route around the temple.
How long will the Brahmotsav festival last?
The Brahmotsav at Shri Balaji Mandir Nashik is a 15-day festival, running from 22 September to 6 October 2025, with daily rituals and cultural programs.
What can devotees expect during Brahmotsav at Balaji Temple Nashik?
Devotees can experience daily pujas, evening aartis, cultural programs, and special arts performances, inspired by the traditional Tirupati Brahmotsav celebrations.
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