KCdesi – Home of Desis in Kansas City

05/02-04 – Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavam at HTCC – A Grand Annual Celebration

Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavam at HTCC – A Grand Annual Celebration

Location: Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City
Address: 6330 Lackman Road, Shawnee, KS 66217
Dates: May 2nd to May 4th, 2025

The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City invites the entire community to participate in the sacred and vibrant celebration of Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavam. This annual event is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is rooted in a centuries-old tradition, where Lord Brahma is believed to have initiated the very first celebration.

This spiritually significant festival features a series of rituals and vahana sevas, where Lord Venkateswara is ceremoniously paraded on different divine vehicles throughout the weekend.

Highlights of the Brahmotsavam Celebrations

During the three-day festival, devotees can witness and take part in:

  • Gaja Vahana Seva (Elephant Vehicle)
  • Garuda Vahana Seva (Eagle Vehicle)
  • Sesha Vahana Seva (Serpent Vehicle)
  • Surya Prabha Seva (Sun Vehicle)
  • Chandra Prabha Seva (Moon Vehicle)
  • Rathotsavam (Chariot Procession – a rare and divine experience in the USA)
  • Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva (Unjal Seva with 1000 lamps)

Additional sacred rituals include:

  • Chakrasnabhishekam
  • Suprabhata Seva
  • 108 Kalasha Abhishekam
  • Lakshmi Narasimha Homam
  • Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam
  • Mangala Aarathi (daily closing prayers)

All devotees are invited to join the celebrations and enjoy delicious food offerings served throughout the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support this auspicious event and become a part of the divine celebration through one of the many sponsorship options available.

For details and to sponsor:
https://www.htccofkc.org/event/brahmotsavam.html

Contact:
Phone: 913-631-7519
Email: events@htccofkc.org

Let us all come together in devotion, service, and celebration to honor Lord Venkateswara at HTCC.

About KCdesi

KCdesi is your community hub for connecting, sharing, and staying informed about all things Indian in Kansas City and its suburbs. From business listings to event updates, free classifieds, and more, we’re here to bring the community together.

Have something to share? Post your own article easily using the Actions Menu at the top of the page. Join us in building a vibrant, engaged community!

Community Updates:

KCdesi’s Community Updates highlight local events, cultural celebrations, and important happenings for the South Asian community in Kansas City. Stay informed and get involved! Have an event to share? Post it on KCdesi at www.kcdesi.com/post-event.

Events In Town:

Welcome to KCdesi Events In Town

We are absolutely thrilled to provide you with a platform to keep up with all the latest and greatest events happening in your town.

And that’s not all! We want you to be a part of this thrilling experience too. If you’ve got an upcoming event that’s sure to blow everyone’s minds, don’t hesitate to submit it to us here: https://kcdesi.com/post-event/

Who knows, your event might just be the next big thing in town!

Let’s join hands and turn our community into a hub of vibrant and lively events. Bookmark this page and stay updated with all the latest happenings in town. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the fun!