Every year in March or April there is an annual Srivari Brahmotsavam (chariot festival) of the deity Sri Santhana Venugopala Swamy. This deity is also known as Bala Gopala, Hucchu Gopala, or Sri Santana Venugopala. The chariot festival lasts for 12 days and is attended by over 100,000 people at the vessel of Vishnu. During the special occasion, on the day of Garuda Vahanam, people celebrate the great bird, Garuda.