Lord Shiva’s Rathotsavam passes of smoothly in Srikalahasti
3 years ago

Lord Shiva’s Rathotsavam passes of smoothly in Srikalahasti

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Large throngs of devotees witnessed the Rathotsavam, the major religious celebration marking the annual Brahmotsavams of the Srikalahasteeswara Swamy temple at Srikalahasti in Chittoor district on Wednesday. As part of the age-old temple tradition, the deity of Lord Vayulingeswara along with that of Goddess Gangadevi in one ratham and of Goddess Gnana Prasunamba in another were taken in a colourful procession in the mada streets. The four mada streets encircling the temple were swarmed by the devotees from various parts of AP and the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Elaborate arrangements by the temple administration and police ensured the Rathotsavam was held smoothly despite the huge rush of devotees.

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‘Dhwajarohanam’ held at Kodandarama temple
1 day, 15 hours ago

‘Dhwajarohanam’ held at Kodandarama temple

The Hindu  

The annual nine-day ‘Brahmotsavams’ at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams -run Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple began with ‘Dhwajarohanam’, the ceremony marking the hoisting of the sacred flag atop the temple flag post, here on Thursday. The officiating priest ‘Kankana Bhattar’ Bharat Kumar Deekshitulu participated in the flag hoisting ceremony during the auspicious ‘Mesha Lagnam’ between 9.15 a.m. and 9.30 a.m., when …

Madhur Siddivinayaka Temple set for Brahmakalasha celebrations from March 27 to April 7
3 days, 14 hours ago

Madhur Siddivinayaka Temple set for Brahmakalasha celebrations from March 27 to April 7

The Hindu  

The stage is set for the brahmakalashotsava and moodappa seva celebrations of the Sri Madananteshwara Siddivinayaka temple, Madhur in Kasargod district, Kerala, which has a large following in neighbouring districts. Brahmakalasha committee vice-president Madhusoodhana Ayar told reporters in Mangaluru on Tuesday that renovation of the temple going on for the last 13 years at an estimated cost of ₹24 crore …

Shiva-Parvathi Kalyanam Celebrated at Srikalahasti
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiva-Parvathi Kalyanam Celebrated at Srikalahasti

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The wedding ceremony of Lord Soma Skanda Murthy and Goddess Gnanaprasunamba was performed at Srikalahastheeswara temple in Srikalahasti in the early hours of Saturday as part of the ongoing Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams. Soma Skanda Murthy arrived on the Gaja Vahanam, while Gnanaprasunamba was carried on the Simha Vahanam. Amidst chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers, the ceremony was conducted …

Yadagirigutta Brahmotsavams begin with Vishwaksena Puja
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Yadagirigutta Brahmotsavams begin with Vishwaksena Puja

The Hindu  

Traditional ceremonies, including Ankurarpana and Vishwaksena Puja performed by the temple priests marked the opening of the 11-day annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Lakshminarayana Swamy temple in Yadagirigutta. Executive Officer of the temple A. Bhasker Rao and hereditary trustee Narsimha Murthy were among the participants. The celestial wedding of Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy will take place on March 8 and the next …

11-day Yadagirigutta annual brahmostavams begin
3 weeks, 6 days ago

11-day Yadagirigutta annual brahmostavams begin

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhongir: The 11-day annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy Temple started on Saturday with traditional ceremonies, including Ankurarpana and Vishwaksena Puja performed by the temple priests. Amid Vedic chants and rituals, the Swasthi Vachan was recited to mark the beginning of the festivities, followed by a Rakshabandhan ceremony in which temple executive officer A. Bhasker Rao and hereditary trustee Narsimha …

Devotees throng Shiva temples
1 month ago

Devotees throng Shiva temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Devotees thronged Shiva temples across the erstwhile East and West Godavari districts on the second day of the Maha Shivaratri festival on Thursday. Some devotees visited the sea at Kakinada Beach in Kakinada district and Perupalem Beach in West Godavari district to take a holy dip before seeking the deity’s darshan. Pithapuram Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple executive officer Kata Mohan …

Devotion encapsulates Srikalahasti Temple on Maha Shivaratri
1 month ago

Devotion encapsulates Srikalahasti Temple on Maha Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati:The temple town of Srikalahasti in Tirupati district resonated with devotion and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees gathered at the Sri Vayulingeswara Swamy Temple to take part in the Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Flowers, intricate rangolis and dazzling lights adorned the temple, renowned for its Vayu Lingam — one of the Pancha Bhoota Lingams representing the element of air, creating …

Grand Shivaratri celebrations mark north Andhra
1 month ago

Grand Shivaratri celebrations mark north Andhra

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The temple and festival committees of various temples in north Andhra left no stone unturned in celebrating the Maha Shivaratri festival. The Pandava temples in Mahendragiri within the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district bordering Andhra and Odisha have a special significance during Maha Shivaratri. Devotees found the Endala Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Ravivalasa, Tekkali, beautifully decorated for the Maha …

Sea of devotees throng Srisailam on Maha Shivaratri
1 month ago

Sea of devotees throng Srisailam on Maha Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Lakhs of devotees are visiting Srisailam to offer prayers to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi. Maha Shivaratri celebrations echoed across all Shaivite temples in the erstwhile Kurnool district, with devotees chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" and "Harara Maha Deva." Thousands of pilgrims thronged temples such as the Mahanadeeswara Swamy temple in Mahanandi, the Nagareswara Swamy temple in Kurnool, …

Annual jataras begin coinciding with Maha Shivaratri festival
1 month ago

Annual jataras begin coinciding with Maha Shivaratri festival

The Hindu  

The famous temple town of Vemulawada, popularly known as south Kashi, in Rajanna Sircilla district, turned into a sea of humanity with hordes of devotees from far and near swarming the historic Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar offered prayers at the …

Maha Shivaratri: Lord Shiva temples witnessed unprecedented rush in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam
1 month ago

Maha Shivaratri: Lord Shiva temples witnessed unprecedented rush in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam

The Hindu  

Lord Shiva temples both in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in Andhra Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees who offered special prayers to the presiding deities on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Oldest temples such as Mudu-Kovellu located in Fort junction, Edu-Kovellu in Babametta of Vizianagaram, Ramatheertham in Nellimarla, Punyagiri temple in Srungavarapukota constituency wore a festive look with special …

Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam temples gear up for Maha Shivaratri Jatara
1 month ago

Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam temples gear up for Maha Shivaratri Jatara

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The famous Shiva temples of Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam in northern Andhra Pradesh are bustling with activity in the run-up to the grand Maha Shivaratri Jatara. Maha Shivaratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout North Andhra. ASR sub-collector Shauryaman Patel, speaking at …

Rayalaseema Temples Gearing Up for Shivaratri
1 month ago

Rayalaseema Temples Gearing Up for Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: Anantapur, Satya Sai and Kadapa districts, where historic temples of Lord Shiva are located, are gearing up for the Shivaratri festival, as these shrines draw huge crowds of devotees. Lepakshi, the five-century-old Lord Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Satya Sai district, has made all arrangements for its annual Brahmotsavam celebrations coinciding with the Shivarathri. More than three lakh devotees are …

Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu villages gear up for Maha Shivaratri
1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu villages gear up for Maha Shivaratri

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Over 40 villages in Narasaraopet and Chilakaluripet mandals of Palnadu district are gearing up for Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple, where lakhs of devotees are expected on February 26. Kavuru, Kammavaripalem, Aminsahebpalem, Appapuram, Maddirala, Yadavalli, Boppudi, and Purushottamapatnam have already started crafting these elaborate structures, some reaching heights of 100 feet. With costs ranging between Rs …

Srikalahasti temple’s Shivaratri Brahmotsavams begin
1 month, 1 week ago

Srikalahasti temple’s Shivaratri Brahmotsavams begin

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The temple town of Srikalahasti witnessed the grand commencement of ‘Shivaratri Brahmotsavams’ at the Vayulingeswara Swamy temple on Friday. A substantial influx of devotees is expected, especially on Maha Shivaratri day, February 26, when nearly 2-3 lakh pilgrims are anticipated to visit the temple. Ministers A. Satya Prasad, Anam Ramnarayan Reddy, and Vangalapudi Anitha have held multiple coordination meetings …

Shivaratri Brahmotsavam begins in Srisailam
1 month, 1 week ago

Shivaratri Brahmotsavam begins in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam had a traditional beginning on Wednesday at Srisailam, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. On Wednesday, devotees performed special rituals at Manohara Gundam as part of the Deeksha Viramana, including a Rathotsavam with Vedic chants and traditional Mangala Vadyam. For the convenience of devotees observing Shiva Deeksha, special queues have been set up …

With twin Brahmotsavams round the corner, TTD abuzz with activity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

With twin Brahmotsavams round the corner, TTD abuzz with activity

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams management is abuzz with activity with two temples gearing up for Brahmotsavams over the next fortnight. As is the practice every year, the annual festival of Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple would run concurrently this year as well. The Kapileswara Swamy temple event would be held from February 19 to 28, …

Ratha Saptami draws 60,000 devotees to Suryanarayana Swamy temple; chaos erupts over donor pass delays
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ratha Saptami draws 60,000 devotees to Suryanarayana Swamy temple; chaos erupts over donor pass delays

New Indian Express  

SRIKAKULAM: Thousands of devotees visited the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple at Arasavilli on Tuesday and had the Nijarupa Darshan on the occasion of Ratha Saptami. Nearly 60,000 devotees from various parts of the Telugu States, as well as neighbouring Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, had the divine darshan 1 am and 7 pm on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan …

Rathasaptami Festival: Scores of Devotees Throng Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rathasaptami Festival: Scores of Devotees Throng Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Scores of devotees from various parts of Andhra Pradesh, southern Odisha and Chhattisgarh thronged Arasavalli Suryanarayana temple in Srikakulam town, on Tuesday, to attend the annual Rathasaptami festival. The devotees started visiting temple premises from Monday night itself, to take part in Ksheerabhisekham ritual, which began at around 12.15 am on Tuesday. On the other, Union minister for civil …

Tirumala celebrates Ratha Saptami amid sea of devotees
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tirumala celebrates Ratha Saptami amid sea of devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Devotion and grandeur marked the Ratha Saptami festival in Tirumala on Tuesday, as a sea of devotees from across the country converged on to the sacred hill town to witness the celestial procession of Lord Venkateswara Swamy on seven different vahanas from dawn to dusk. The festival, coinciding with the Surya Jayanthi, commenced with the Surya Prabha Vahanam at …

Arasavilli temple witnesses unprecedented rush on Ratha Saptami
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arasavilli temple witnesses unprecedented rush on Ratha Saptami

The Hindu  

India’s famous and historic Arasavilli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple witnessed an unprecedented rush of pilgrims on the day of Ratha Saptami which is the biggest festival in the temple town of Srikakulam on Tuesday. Hundreds of devotees thronged the temple and waited patiently in the queue lines to offer prayers to the Sun God on the occasion of Surya Jayanthi …

Arrangements in place for ‘Ratha Saptami’ festival at Tirumala
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arrangements in place for ‘Ratha Saptami’ festival at Tirumala

The Hindu  

All arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of annual Ratha Saptami festival at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on Tuesday. Venkaiah Chowdary on Monday inspected the arrangements made along the ‘mada’ streets encircling the town and expressed their satisfaction. During the inspection, they reviewed key arrangements like the distribution of ‘anna prasadam’ to the devotees, supply of …

Ratha Saptami begins on grand note in Srikakulam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ratha Saptami begins on grand note in Srikakulam

The Hindu  

Ratha Sapthami, being celebrated as a three-day State festival this time, began on a grand note on Sunday, which witnessed various cultural events, samuhika namaskarams, sobha yatra and helicopter ride among others. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Srikakulam MLA Gondu Shankar and others performed yoga on 80 Feet Road and advised the people to do it regularly …

Rathasaptami festival: Andhra Pradesh Government keen to promote temple tourism
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rathasaptami festival: Andhra Pradesh Government keen to promote temple tourism

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Government is keen to promote temple tourism in Srikakulam district as part of the Ratha Saptami festival which will be celebrated on February 4, 2025. As more than 3.5 lakh devotees are expected to visit Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple on the auspicious day, the State Tourism Department has made arrangements to promote temples located in other places …

Telangana: Sri Veerabhadra Swamy brahmotsavams Ends with Grand Fire Walk
2 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Sri Veerabhadra Swamy brahmotsavams Ends with Grand Fire Walk

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: The Brahmotsavams of Sri Veerabhadra Swamy, which began with the celestial wedding of the presiding deity during the Sankranti festivities, concluded on Saturday with the Agni Gundala ceremony at Kothakonda village in Bheemadevarapally mandal, Hanamkonda district. The annual jatara attracted thousands of devotees from various corners of the state, who participated by offering traditional gifts such as gummadi and …

Purnahuti Ritual Held at Srisailam Temple
2 months, 1 week ago

Purnahuti Ritual Held at Srisailam Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: On the sixth day of the seven-day Sankranti Brahmotsavam, special rituals were performed at the Srisailam temple. The day began with sacred offerings for the Lord and Goddess, followed by Kalashodvasana, Trishulasnanam, and Mahadasheervachanam for Chandeeswara Swamy in the temple's Yagashala. Vedic scholars chanted Veda Swasti, while Nagavalli saw the Goddess offered Mettelu and Nallapusalu in a symbolic post-wedding …

Udupi Celebrates ‘Choornotsava’ with Grandeur at Shri Krishna Math
2 months, 1 week ago

Udupi Celebrates ‘Choornotsava’ with Grandeur at Shri Krishna Math

Deccan Chronicle  

The temple town of Udupi was filled with devotion and festive energy as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate ‘Suvarnotsava’ or ‘Choornotsava,’ the annual daytime Brahmarathotsava at the historic Shri Krishna Math.The event marked the culmination of the Saptotsava festival and was held in the Rathabeedi of Udupi, drawing devotees from across regions. Amidst chants and hymns, the idols of …

Paruveta Utsavam Observed with Religious Zeal at Tirumala
2 months, 1 week ago

Paruveta Utsavam Observed with Religious Zeal at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The annual Paruveta Utsavam of Sri Venkateswara Swamy was celebrated with grandeur at Tirumala’s Paruveta Mandapam on Wednesday. Sri Malayappa Swamy, adorned with a headguard and divine weapons, was seated alongside Sri Krishna Swamy on a special platform for purification rituals, offerings, and Harathis performed by priests. In Tirupati, the Kanuma festival began with Gau puja Mahotsavam at Sri …

Veerabhadra Swamy Brahmotsavam Begins at Kothakonda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Veerabhadra Swamy Brahmotsavam Begins at Kothakonda

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Kothakonda in Bheemadevarapally mandal, Hanamkonda district, came alive on Monday as the Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Brahmotsavam, coinciding with Sankranti festivities, began on a grand scale. The temple features a unique collection of divine trees, including Rudraksha, Jammi, Banyan, Neem, Peepal, and Amla, where devotees perform prayers seeking blessings during the festivities. The Brahmotsavam began with a grand celestial wedding …

Srivari Kalyan Rath Embarks On Journey From Tirumala To Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Srivari Kalyan Rath Embarks On Journey From Tirumala To Prayagraj Kumbh Mela

ABP News  

The sacred Srivari Kalyan Rath has left from Tirumala to participate in the grand Prayagraj Kumbh Mela scheduled to take place in Uttar Pradesh from January 13. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Chairman BR Naidu and Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdhary conducted a ceremonial puja to mark the occasion. As part of the initiative, a model temple of Tirumala Devasthanam to Lord …

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: As part of the propagation of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is constructing a replica temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy during the prestigious Maha Kumbh mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and a kalyana ratham will start with the divine blessings of Srivaru on January 8 at 7am from Tirumala. TTD EO J Syamala Rao, addressing media …

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024

India Today  

Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams offered holy silk “vastrams” at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Srirangam on the auspicious occasion of “Kaisika Ekadasi”. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Officials of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams present Holy silk ‘vastrams’ to the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Kaisika Ekadasi’ Kaisika Ekadasi is observed in the …

Rathotsavam marks penultimate day of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rathotsavam marks penultimate day of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Sri Padmavathi Devi Ammavaru of the Tiruchanoor Temple rode Her mammoth wooden chariot through the Mada streets as part of the Rathotsavam on the penultimate day of the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams on Thursday morning. With the idol of Padmavathi Devi adorned in a pearl-embellished saree sat gracefully inside the richly decorated Ratham, the chariot proceeded along the temple streets …

Rathotsavam in Puttaparthi heralds 99th birth anniversary fete of Sathya Sai Baba
4 months, 1 week ago

Rathotsavam in Puttaparthi heralds 99th birth anniversary fete of Sathya Sai Baba

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 99th birth anniversary celebrations got off to a grand start with fervour and devotion at Prasanthi Nilayam in the Sathya Sai district on Monday. On the first day of the celebrations, the Lord Venugopala Swamy Rathotsavam started at the Gopuram Gate and headed towards the Sathemma temple in Puttaparthi. Its trustee RJ Rathnakar, former minister …

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA/TIRUPATI: Extensive arrangements are underway for the Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams inviting devotees worldwide to join the nine-day festivities. TTD Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Choudary confirmed that the organisation is ready to accommodate pilgrims during this period. In Tirumala, additional parking slots have been allocated along the New Ring Road, with areas …

Over 10Lakh devotees expected for Tirumala Brahmotsavams
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 10Lakh devotees expected for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

New Indian Express  

Over ten lakh devotees are expected to throng the Srivari temple in Tirumala during the annual Brahmotsavams, scheduled to be held from October 4 to 12. In an exclusive interview with B Murali, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Executive Officer J Syamala Rao elaborates on the extensive arrangements made to ensure a hassle-free experience for the devotees during the nine-day festival. Additionally, …

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD
7 months ago

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao said on Saturday that elaborate arrangements were underway for the smooth conduct of Srivari annual Brahmotsavam from October 4 to 12. He said on October 4, evening, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will present official pattu vastrams to Srivaru on behalf of the State government and also participate in …

Splendour marks Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala
8 months, 1 week ago

Splendour marks Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala

The Hindu  

The abode of Lord Venkateswara on Tuesday reverberated with spiritual fervour as the annual Anivara Asthanam festival unfolded at the hill temple. The ritual was held at the ‘bangaru vakili’ where the priests ceremoniously performed special rituals to the utsava deities of Lord Malayappa and his two consorts mounted atop the golden Sarva Bhoopala vahanam in the presence of pontiffs, …

Vaisakha Maasa Brahmotsavams at Dwaraka Tirumala from May 18
10 months, 1 week ago

Vaisakha Maasa Brahmotsavams at Dwaraka Tirumala from May 18

The Hindu  

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam, Dwaraka, has geared up for the annual Brahmotsavams. The processional deities would be taken out in procession in the town on various types of ‘vahanas’, the celestial vehicles, as part of the ‘Gramotsavam’, the village festival. The deities would be taken out on silver ‘Garuda vahanam’, and Simha vahanam’ on May 22 on the ‘tiru veedhulu’, …

Vontimitta Brahmotsavams Begin With Ankurarpanam
11 months, 1 week ago

Vontimitta Brahmotsavams Begin With Ankurarpanam

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has made extensive arrangements for the grand annual Brahmotsavam at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta in Kadapa district being held from Wednesday, April 17, to April 25 including the celestial marriage on April 22.Marking the initiation of the Brahmotsavam, temple priests performed the Ankurarpanam on Tuesday. Jagan Mohan Reddy will not be offering silk clothes and …

Rathotsavam at Sri Kodandarama temple a big draw
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rathotsavam at Sri Kodandarama temple a big draw

The Hindu  

‘Rathotsavam’ was celebrated on Friday, the penultimate day of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam, at the TTD’s Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple amid traditional fanfare. During the auspicious hours between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., hundreds of devotees vied to pull the mammoth wooden chariot around the temple precincts by holding the thick rope tied to it. The deities of ‘Seetha Lakshmana …

Srivari Teppotsavam kicks off amid religious fervour in Tirumala
1 year ago

Srivari Teppotsavam kicks off amid religious fervour in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The annual five-day Teppotsavam festival of Lord Venkateswara Swamy commenced amidst great religious fervour and grandeur at the holy town of Tirumala on Wednesday evening. Devotees thronged the sacred water body Srivari Pushkarini in the proximity of the hill shrine to witness the spectacular float festival. Inscriptions from 1468 AD reveal that Sriman Maha Mandaleswara Medini Misraganda Kathari Saluva …

Devotees Perform Kailasagiri Pradakshina at Srikalahasti
1 year ago

Devotees Perform Kailasagiri Pradakshina at Srikalahasti

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The temple town of Srikalahasti witnessed a wave of devotion on Tuesday with thousands of pilgrims performing the sacred Kailasagiri Pradakshina as part of the auspicious Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Typically held on the 10th day of Brahmotsavams, this year's event witnessed an unprecedented turnout of devotees, who undertook the 25-kilometre circumambulation around the revered Kailasagiri hillock. Srikalahasti MLA Biyyapu …

Srikalahasti Gears up for Maha Shivaratri Fest
1 year ago

Srikalahasti Gears up for Maha Shivaratri Fest

Deccan Chronicle  

As lakhs of devotees are expected to throng the temple town, the authorities made special efforts to ensure a smooth and hassle-free celebration. A huge rush is anticipated for the auspicious Lingodbhava Darshan on Maha Shivaratri day. With an expected footfall of around 1.5 lakh devotees on Maha Shivaratri, water, buttermilk and milk would be supplied free along the queue …

Devotees Throng Srisailam for Special Pujas, Cultural Shows
1 year ago

Devotees Throng Srisailam for Special Pujas, Cultural Shows

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: As part of Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavam and Navahnika Deeksha, on the third day that is on Sunday, special pujas were offered to Sri Swamy and Ammavaru. Subsequently, special pujas were also conducted for Sri Chandiswara Swamy at Yagashala. Later, Mandaparadhana, Panchavaranarchana, Shiva Panchakshari, Nityahavana, Rudra Homam, Chandi Homam were organised according to Agama Shastra. Similarly, Pradoshakala Puja, Japanushtanam, Rudra Parayanam …

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam
1 year, 1 month ago

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Sri Bhramaramba Sametha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam is readying for the 11-day Maha Shivaratri Bramotsavam from March 1. The Kanaka Durga temple authorities will offer silk attire to Lord Srisaila Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi on March 3. On March 4, TTD and Kanipakam temple officials will perform a similar tradition, followed by state government officials …

Tamil Nadu: 3 lakh devotees throng Tiruchendur Temple for Thaipoosam festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: 3 lakh devotees throng Tiruchendur Temple for Thaipoosam festival

New Indian Express  

Following Thaipoosam, the Tiruchendur temple gates were opened at 1 am, and the Viswarooba deepa arathanai was held at 1.30 am. In the wake of the festival, celebrated on the first full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, the Tiruchendur temple city was struck by heavy traffic and over 300 police personnel were deployed for crowd management. Though …

Rathotsavam Marks Penultimate Day of Tiruchanoor Karthika Brahmotsavams
1 year, 4 months ago

Rathotsavam Marks Penultimate Day of Tiruchanoor Karthika Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The idol of Sri Padmavathi Devi was taken out in a procession on the mammoth wooden chariot of Ammavaru on the penultimate day of the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams in Tiruchanoor on Friday morning. The Goddess was seated inside the chariot in Her divine glory while the procession went through the temple streets amidst singing of Vedic hymns, Mangala Vayidyam …

Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with ‘Chakrasnanam’ at Pushkarini
1 year, 6 months ago

Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with ‘Chakrasnanam’ at Pushkarini

The Hindu  

The nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara climaxed with ‘Chakrasnanam’ on Tuesday, September 26. The processional deities of Lord Malayappa and his two Consorts were taken in a grand procession to the Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple situated on the northwest corner of the temple tank around 3 a.m. where ‘Snapana Thirumanjanam’ was performed on them followed by other connected …

BJP Govt Not Giving National Festival Status to Medaram Jatara, says Indrakaran
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP Govt Not Giving National Festival Status to Medaram Jatara, says Indrakaran

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: The BJP government at the Centre keeps “ignoring” the plea from the Telangana government to consider the biennial tribal fair, Sammakka and Saralamma jatara, in Medaram of Mulugu district, as a national festival. Panchayat raj minister Dayakar Rao as also state planning board vice-chairman Vinod Kumar, government chief whip Vinay Bhaskar, etc were also present. Later, speaking to the …

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