Rathasapthami, or Ratha Saptami, is an important annual festival held at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple. The most important event of the day is the procession of Lord Venkateswara (Malayappaswamy) and his consorts atop seven Vahanams (vehicles). Ratha Saptami 2024 date in Tirumala is February 16. TTD observes the festival as Surya Jayanthi. Tirumala Tirupati Temple scriptures indicate that Ratha Sapthami (also written as Rathasapthami) is being organized from 1565. On the day, Lord Venkateswara along with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken on a procession around four mada streets atop seven vahanams: Suryaprabha Vahanam, Chinna Sesha Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam, Kalpavriksha Vahanam, Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam, Chandraprabha Vahanam besides Chakrasnanam. The uniqueness of the festival lies in the fact that devotees can view and get the blessing of Balaji atop different Vahanas. Even during the famous Brahmotsavams, Lord Balaji mounts only on t