Paruveta Mandapam is 2 km away from Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy temple. To reach the Mandapam one has to be amidst the thick forests.
Historical evidence says that this festival was first introduced by Tallapaka Pedda Tirumalacharya, the elder son of the saint & poet Tallapaka Annamacharya in the 16th century A.D. and was stopped at some time due to unknown reasons.
TTD revived this festival in 2010, observing every year. Karthika Vanajhojana Mahotsavam, organizes a mass community dining program in the lush green forests covered with green amla trees of the Seshachala ranges during Karthika Masam (Nov-Dec).
Deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy and his consorts will be brought here and Snapana Tirumanjanam will be rendered between 11 am to 1 pm. Later the pilgrim devotees will be served Annaprasadam between 1 pm to 3 pm. Cultural programs to match the occasion.
TTD cancels Arjitha Sevas like Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas in view of the festival.
