Uthsava

Uthsava is derived from Sanskrit.Utsava generally means a festival or celebration or any joyous occasion.It also carries the meaning of delight, merriment and pleasure.The Sanskrit word Utsava comes from the word "ut" meaning "removal" and "sava" which means "worldly sorrows" or "grief".

During the festival, the Utsava-murti (processional deity) of the presiding deity along with his consorts  will be taken on a procession on different Vahanams on the streets(Madaveedulu) surrounding the temple.