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Sri Venkateswara Temple of NC holds mega Brahmotsavam
The temple also announced preparations for the opening of its Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam.
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 18, Jun 2026
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Glimpses of the celebration / SVTNC
The Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina (SVTNC) concluded its 17th Annual Brahmotsavam celebrations on June 17.
One of the temple’s most significant religious observances, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the eight-day event drew thousands of devotees from across North Carolina and neighboring states.
The festival featured daily Vedic rituals, homams, Vahana Sevas and cultural programs, bringing together worshippers for a week of devotion, spirituality and community engagement.
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One of the major highlights of the celebrations was the Srinivasa Kalyanam, the celestial wedding ceremony of Lord Srinivasa and Goddess Padmavathi, held June 15. Thousands of devotees attended the event, which was followed by a traditional laddu auction.
The festivities also included daily cultural dance performances and a special Nadaswaram concert, showcasing India’s rich artistic and devotional heritage. Temple priests conducted the ceremonies throughout the festival, performing sacred rituals and services central to the observance.
Temple chairman B. Ramalingam and Temple president Kedar Badisetty thanked devotees, volunteers, sponsors and community members for their support in making the event a success.
The temple also announced preparations for the opening of its Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam, a new wedding and cultural hall designed to host religious, cultural and community events. Temple leaders said the facility reflects the organization’s commitment to serving the growing Hindu community in North Carolina.
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