Amaravati, February 16, 2026: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) held a detailed review meeting today for the annual Teppotsavam, the sacred float festival at Swami Pushkarini tank in Tirumala. TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary led the session, stressing zero inconvenience for devotees during the event from February 26 to March 2. Officials discussed key preparations: a trial float run on February 23 to check logistics and capacity, maintaining proper water levels in the tank, full electrical illumination of the tank and floats, special pandals at Varaha Swamy temple and along the four mada streets, a robust public address system to share festival details, and strict security with lifeguards at entry and exit points. No bathing in the Pushkarini will be allowed from February 20 to March 5, and select arjitha sevas stand cancelled to manage crowds.

Visakhapatnam: Priests perform pooja and devotees visit the colourfully illuminated swan-shaped float at Simhachalam Temple’s Varaha Pushkarini during the annual Teppotsavam of Lord Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, January 18, 2026. (Photo:... - Social News XYZ

The Srisailam temple authorities decided against conducting the ritual in Krishna river as the Srisailam Dam authorities indicated that the water levels are likely to change (Source: www.thehindu.com)