Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15
1 week, 2 days ago

Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The sacred hills of Tirumala are set to glow with divine fervour as the temple observes the ‘Karthika Deepotsavam’ on December 15. The lighting of the lamps will begin at the ‘Garbha Gruha’ and extend to prominent areas, including the Akhandam of the Sanctum Sanctorum, Kulasekhara Padi, Ramulavari Meda, Garudalwar, Dwarapalakas, all sub-shrines, Bangaru Vakili, Vendi Vakili, Dhwajasthambham, and others. In view of the festival, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has canceled the Sahasra Deepalankara Seva and the monthly Pournami Garuda Seva. Musician Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi will recite one Pasuram each day, while Sanskrit scholar Dr. Chakravarthy Ranganathan will explain the essence of the hymns.

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‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai

The Hindu  

Hundreds of devotees stood at the foothill chanting ‘Arogara’ as the ‘Mahadeepam’ was lit atop the hillock near the famous Subramaniaswamy Temple at Tirupparankundram on the occasion of ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival on Friday. The ‘Mahadeepam’ was fuelled by a copper cauldron holding more than 160 kg of ghee and five kg of camphor. Following the event, devotees witnessed the ‘Chokkapanai’ …

Karthigai Deepam 2024 date: Know the timings, puja rituals, traditions and significance
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Karthigai Deepam 2024 date: Know the timings, puja rituals, traditions and significance

Hindustan Times  

Karthigai Deepam is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly by Tamil Hindus. Karthigai Deepam 2024 celebrations Karthigai Deepam festivities at Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleshwara Swamy temple are the most famous, and popularly known as Karthikai Brahmotsavam. Most of the time, Nakshatra Uthiraadam prevails 10 days before the main Karthigai Deepam day. Karthigai Deepam 2024 date and timings Karthigai Deepam 2024 falls on Friday, …

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

Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala on December 12
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Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala on December 12

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala, the spiritual hub of devotees, will celebrate one of its most significant festivals – Chakra Theertha Mukkoti – on December 12, coinciding with the auspicious Tamil Karthika Masam, aligning with Suddha Dwadasi, a spiritually potent day as per the lunar calendar. Chakra Theertham is nestled amidst the lush green woods of Seshachala mountain ranges, a few miles to …

Rathotsavam marks penultimate day of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam to be conducted on Nov. 26
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Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam to be conducted on Nov. 26

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The traditional Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam ritual will be conducted at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanoor on November 26, marking the preparatory phase for the annual Brahmotsavams, which are set to begin on November 28. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is making extensive arrangements for the Brahmotsavam celebrations, which will run from November 28 to December 7. This traditional practice …

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
2 months, 2 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 …

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Chatra Sthapanotsavam at Tirumala on Aug. 16
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Chatra Sthapanotsavam at Tirumala on Aug. 16

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The centuries-old Chatra Sthapanotsavam ceremony will be celebrated at Srivari Padalu in Tirumala on August 16. This traditional event includes special pujas dedicated to the divine feet of Lord Venkateswara at Srivari Padalu, followed by the installation of new umbrellas.The centuries-old Chatra Sthapanotsavam ceremony will be celebrated at Srivari Padalu in Tirumala on August 16. This traditional event includes …

Brahmotsavams will be conducted from Oct. 4 to 12 at Tirumala
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Brahmotsavams will be conducted from Oct. 4 to 12 at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: As the annual brahmotsavams at Tirumala is exactly two months to go, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdhary has asked all the officials to gear up for the mega religious festival. A detailed first review meeting on Salakatla Brahmotsavams with the officers concerned was held at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala on the engineering works, checking the …

Vaisakha Maasa Brahmotsavams at Dwaraka Tirumala from May 18
7 months 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
8 months 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 …

Srivari Teppotsavam kicks off amid religious fervour in Tirumala
9 months 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 …

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam
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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 …

Tirumala Hills Spruced up for Ratha Sapthami Festival
10 months, 1 week ago

Tirumala Hills Spruced up for Ratha Sapthami Festival

Deccan Chronicle  

The festivities mark Surya Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of Surya, the Sun god. Ratha Saptami holds great significance as Lord Malayappa will be bathed at sunrise on the golden Surya Prabha vahanam, led by seven horses.The day's rituals will begin before dawn with the Surya Prabha vahanam. Lord Malayappa will bless devotees between 5:30am and 8am as he is taken …

Tamil Nadu: 3 lakh devotees throng Tiruchendur Temple for Thaipoosam festival
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1
1 year ago

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to offer prayers at the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on December 1. The next morning, between 7 am and 8 am, he will first visit the Sri Bhu-Varaha Swamy Temple, before proceeding to worship Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala. …

Karthika Brahmotsavams Drawing Devotees to Tiruchanoor
1 year, 1 month ago

Karthika Brahmotsavams Drawing Devotees to Tiruchanoor

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The seventh day of annual Karthika Brahmotsavams in Tiruchanoor witnessed Goddess Padmavathi Devi Ammavaru blessing devotees from Her Suryaprabha and Chandraprabha vahanams on Thursday. Among the procession's various vahanams, Surya Prabha vahanam holds a distinctive significance, symbolising the Sun God's control over the affairs of entire universe. During His cosmic journey, Sun God traverses 9,51,00,000 yojanas at a breath-taking …

Tirumala temple to witness two Brahmotsavams this year owing to ‘Adhikamasam’, says TTD EO
1 year, 4 months ago

Tirumala temple to witness two Brahmotsavams this year owing to ‘Adhikamasam’, says TTD EO

The Hindu  

July 31, 2023 08:31 pm | Updated 08:31 pm IST - TIRUMALA The Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala is all set to celebrate two Brahmotsavams this year. Dharma Reddy on July 31 attributed the reason for two Brahmotsavams to the ‘Adhikamasam’ which occurs once in three years. Detailing the major events of the two Brahmotsavams, he said the Salakatla Brahmotsavams …

Chatrasthapanotsavam held at Narayanagiri Padalu in Tirumala
1 year, 4 months ago

Chatrasthapanotsavam held at Narayanagiri Padalu in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Chatrasthapanotsavam, a traditional umbrella festival, was celebrated with religious fervour at Narayanagiri Padalu, also known as Srivari Padalu, in the hill town of Tirumala on Sunday. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the sacred event where umbrellas were erected on the highest peaks in the Sesachalam range, believed to be the place where Lord Venkateswara first set foot. …

TTD to release online Arjitha Seva tickets today
1 year, 6 months ago

TTD to release online Arjitha Seva tickets today

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced the commencement of the Srivari Arjitha Seva tickets for the month of September. According to the TTD, devotees planning to participate in Srivari Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva can book their tickets starting from 10 am on June 22. In addition to the physical seva tickets, the temple management …

Annual Jyeshta Abhishekam concludes in Tirumala temple
1 year, 6 months ago

Annual Jyeshta Abhishekam concludes in Tirumala temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The three-day sacred festival of Jyeshta Abhishekam concluded on a grand note at the Srivari temple in Tirumala on Sunday, when the idols of Lord Malayappa Swamy and his consorts were re-draped in gold kavacham. Jyeshta Aabhisekam is a devotional sacred ritual aimed at preserving the utsava bronze idols of Malayappa Swamy and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi from …

Jyestabhisekam festivities commences at Tirumala temple
1 year, 6 months ago

Jyestabhisekam festivities commences at Tirumala temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Jyestabhisekam festivities commenced at the Kalyana mandapam inside the Sampangi Prakaram of Srivari temple in Tirumala on Friday, marking the beginning of three days of grand celebrations. As the evening approached, a diamond kavacham, a diamond-studded armour, was adorned to the utsava idols of Swami and Ammavaru. With the diamond kavacham in place, the idols were taken on …

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara ends on a grand note
1 year, 7 months ago

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara ends on a grand note

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tataiahgunta Gangamma temple here witnessed a sea of humanity on Tuesday, the final day of the 'Tirupati Gangamma Jatara'. Since the government has declared the ‘Tirupati Ganga Jatara’ as a state festival, the annual folk festivities are been celebrated on a grand scale. The seven-day festival ended early on Tuesday, with ‘Chempa Tholagimpu’ – removing the cheek of …

Spiritual fervour grips Tirumala with brahmotsavams at two TTD temples
1 year, 10 months ago

Spiritual fervour grips Tirumala with brahmotsavams at two TTD temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Spiritual fervour has gripped the temple city of Tirupati with two major temples, under the fold of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, organising the annual Brahmotsavams. The deity of Lord Kalyana Venkateswara was taken out in a procession on ‘Kalpavriksha Vahanam’ at Srinivasa Mangapuram, the deity of Lord Kapileswara was taken out in a grand procession on the ‘Makara Vahanam’ at …

Srisailam temple making arrangements for devotees during Shivaratri Brahmotsavalu
1 year, 10 months ago

Srisailam temple making arrangements for devotees during Shivaratri Brahmotsavalu

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: Nandyal collector Manzeer Zilani has said the Srisailam temple authorities would make proper arrangements for the large number of devotees, especially at Patalganga during Shivaratri Brahmotsavalu. Marking the Maha Shivaratri on Feb 18, rituals like Prabhotsavam, Nandi Vahana Seva, Lingodbava Kala Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam, Pagalankarana and Brahmotsava Kalyanam are arranged. On Feb 21, the Aswa Vahana Seva and Purshpotsvam …

TTD commences Parakamani activities at new facility in Tirumala
1 year, 10 months ago

TTD commences Parakamani activities at new facility in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams commenced the Parakamani activities, including counting and accounting of the offerings made by devotees in the ‘Srivari Hundi’, at the newly constructed Parakamani building in Tirumala on Sunday. Earlier, during the ringing of the first bell in Tirumala temple, the Hundis from the temple were lifted through a slim lift, loaded in a specially designed …

TTD to hold Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam in Hyderabad from Oct. 11
2 years, 2 months ago

TTD to hold Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam in Hyderabad from Oct. 11

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams would be held in a grand manner at the NTR Stadium in Hyderabad from October 11 to 15. The TTD chairman also said a series of spiritual events have been lined up from this month, which include Srinivasa Kalyanams and Karthika Deepotsavam etc. After the completion of Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams …

TTD plans cultural shows to allure devotees during Srivari Brahmotsavams
2 years, 3 months ago

TTD plans cultural shows to allure devotees during Srivari Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has been gearing up to showcase different folk-art forms and puranic episodes as part of the cultural programmes accompanying the Vahana Sevas at the ensuing Srivari annual Brahmotsavams in Tirumala. All 63 teams from AP will showcase Galagala bhajan, Chakka bhajan, Pillanagovi bhajan, Tappata Gullu, Lambadi dance, Kolatas, Keelu Gurralu and Dappulu, while two teams from …

Tirumala Brahmotsavams schedule included in in National Tourism Calendar
2 years, 3 months ago

Tirumala Brahmotsavams schedule included in in National Tourism Calendar

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupathi: The annual brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara, observed at the hill town of Tirumala every year, has been included in the National Tourism Calendar for the first-time ever this year. He urged the Union minister to include the Tirumala Brahmotsavams and Srikalahasti Maha Shivaratri annual Brahmotsavams schedules in the national tourism calendar. Following a series of meetings held by the …

Heavy influx of pilgrims continues in Tirumala
2 years, 3 months ago

Heavy influx of pilgrims continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: Tirumala continues to witness a heavy influx of devotees waiting in 15 compartments for Sarva Darshan. Meanwhile, the Hill Town of Tirumala is bracing up to host the annual nine-day mega festival of Srivari Brahmotsavams after a two-year hiatus. They have been anticipating a huge turnout of the pilgrim public for all the vahana sevas besides Garuda Seva since …

Festival of umbrella observed at Tirumala
2 years, 4 months ago

Festival of umbrella observed at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The annual festival of Chatrasthapanotsavam was observed with religious fervour in the hill town of Tirumala by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Tuesday. Chatrasthapanotsavam is the traditional Umbrella Festival, wherein a new umbrella will be erected at the Narayanagiri Hills, which is believed to be the highest peak of Seven Hills in Tirumala. After performing puja to the sacred foot …

Madras High Court Permits 20K Devotees For Karthigai Deepam Festival In Tiruvannamalai; No Entry Inside Temple
3 years, 1 month ago

Madras High Court Permits 20K Devotees For Karthigai Deepam Festival In Tiruvannamalai; No Entry Inside Temple

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in Tiruvannamalai city, in light of Karthigai Deepam festival on Friday, November 19, subject to the production of double vaccination certificates.Karthigai Deepam, known as the festival of lights, is usually celebrated in a span of three days. The Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in …

As CM Jagan Gets Blamed for Temple Vandalism, Here are Some of the 100 Attacks That Shook Andhra
3 years, 11 months ago

As CM Jagan Gets Blamed for Temple Vandalism, Here are Some of the 100 Attacks That Shook Andhra

News 18  

Serial attacks on religious places in Andhra Pradesh has been creating a major controversy in the state. While songs of other religions were published in Gita Amrutalahari in page numbers 182, 183 and 184 in Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam, Chittoor District, 3 TTD employees were suspended. September 24, 2019: The main deities symbols near Alipiri toll plaza were painted with Rose …

Priests to Recite Tamil Tiruppavai in Place of Sanskrit Suprabhatham at Tirumala Temple from Dec 17
4 years ago

Priests to Recite Tamil Tiruppavai in Place of Sanskrit Suprabhatham at Tirumala Temple from Dec 17

News 18  

Sacred Tamil Tiruppavai verses will be recited in place of customary Sanskrit Suprabhatham hymns by priests early each day at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala in Dhanurmasam month, commencing from December 17 to January 14, a senior temple official said on Wednesday. “In compliance with a millennium-old tradition, the recitation of Tamil stanzas composed and sung by saint poet …

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