Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scores of women perform ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Hundreds of women thronged the hill shrine of Bhramaramba Sametha Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanams at Srisailam, here on Friday, to participate in the auspicious Hindu festival — ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ — observed on the second Friday of the Sravana month. Later, the women took ‘darshan’ of the main deity through a special queue line. The Devasthanams provided the material required for the Vratham as well as presented a holy gift set comprising a sari, a blouse bit and a Tulasi sapling to the participants. Executive Officer D. Peddi Raju, Deputy Executive Officer R. Ravanamma, Assistant Executive Officer M. Haridas supervised the arrangements.

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‘Uttara Dwara Darshanam’ and ‘Pushparchana’ tomorrow at Srisailam
1 day, 21 hours ago

‘Uttara Dwara Darshanam’ and ‘Pushparchana’ tomorrow at Srisailam

The Hindu  

‘Uttara Dwara Darshan’ of the processional deities of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba will be held at the Jyothirlinga temple in Srisailam on the occasion of ‘Mukkoti Ekadasi’ on January 10. ‘Ravana Vahana Seva’ would also be performed to the processional deities on the same day. According to the temple officials, the processional deities will be brought out of …

Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri witnessed a significant rush as thousands of devotees continued to throng the temple to relinquish their deeksha on the second day of the Bhavani Deeksha Viramana on Sunday. While 42,000 Bhavani devotees visited the temple on the first day, about 57,750 devotees had darshan till 6 p.m., seeking blessings of the …

Burujupeta temple sees huge rush on Margasira first Thursday
1 month ago

Burujupeta temple sees huge rush on Margasira first Thursday

The Hindu  

Special rituals were performed to Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi amid the chanting of hymns and playing the ‘nadaswaram’ on the first Thursday of the month-long ‘Margasiramasotsavam’ at the Burujupeta temple. Visakhapatnam South MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas, VMRDA Chairman Pranava Gopal and temple E.O. A total of 5,000 devotees were provided with ‘Anna prasadam’ on Thursday. A mythological drama ‘Satya Harischandra’ was …

‘Margasira Masotsavam’ at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam to begin on December 2
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Margasira Masotsavam’ at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple in Visakhapatnam to begin on December 2

The Hindu  

The annual Margasira Masotsavam will begin at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam at Burujupeta here on Monday. The masotsavam attracts an estimated six lakh devotees from across north coastal Andhra Pradesh, who come to seek the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi. Nearly 300 volunteers would provide services apart from 80 temple staff who would continuously serve the devotees, according to …

Elaborate arrangements made for ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ beginning December 2, Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple Executive Officer informs Visakhapatnam District Collector
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elaborate arrangements made for ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ beginning December 2, Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple Executive Officer informs Visakhapatnam District Collector

The Hindu  

Executive Officer of the Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Devasthanam Shobha Rani on Saturday informed District Collector Harendhira Prasad that over 600 police personnel, 80 Devasthanam staff and around 300 volunteers will be on duty during ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ scheduled to be held between December 2 and 30, at Burujupeta in the One Town area here. Briefing about the arrangements being made in …

Elaborate arrangements being made for annual ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ from December 2, says Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple EO in Visakhapatnam
1 month, 1 week ago

Elaborate arrangements being made for annual ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ from December 2, says Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple EO in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Elaborate arrangements are being made for the annual Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple’s ‘Margasira Masostavam’ which is scheduled to organised from December 2 to 30, this year at Burujupeta in the One Town, said Executive Officer of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Devasthanam K. Shobha Rani. On the first Thursday, December 5, the first puja, ‘Panchamrutha Seva’,will be held at 12.01 a.m., after …

Telangana: 3 hours for darshan on Kartheeka Pournami at Yadadri
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: 3 hours for darshan on Kartheeka Pournami at Yadadri

Deccan Chronicle  

Yadadri-Bhongir: Yadadri Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy Temple on Friday witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of the auspicious Kartheeka Pournami. Thousands of couples took part in Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy vratahams, which were conducted in six batches in the vratha mandapam located down the hill shrine. In Nalgonda district, thousands of devotees thronged the ancient Sri Chaya Someshwaralayam at …

Devotees Celebrate Karthika Masam with Spectacular Display of Bangles at Durga Temple in Vijayawada
2 months, 1 week ago

Devotees Celebrate Karthika Masam with Spectacular Display of Bangles at Durga Temple in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Durga temple in Vijayawada to celebrate Karthika Suddha Vidhiya, a day that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The temple authorities decorated the sanctum sanctorum, the Malleswara Swamy temple, and other sub-temples atop the hill shrine with over five lakh bangles donated by devotees. The event also included the observance of the Gajula …

Arrangements Made for Kartheeka Masam at Yadadri Temple
2 months, 1 week ago

Arrangements Made for Kartheeka Masam at Yadadri Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Arrangements have been made for the upcoming Kartheeka Masam festival at the Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy temple in Yadadri. The temple executive officer has announced that 18,253 couples will be allowed to participate in the vratham during the auspicious period from November 2 to December 1. Some individuals have been permitted to engage Veda pundits and perform the vratham separately in …

Preparations in full swing at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada ahead of Dasara
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Preparations in full swing at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada ahead of Dasara

The Hindu  

There should be no oversight on the part of officials in making arrangements for the conduct of Dasara from October 3 to 12 at Sri Durga Malleswaraswamywarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada, NTR district Collector Srijana Gummalla told officials. Rajasekhar Babu at the Collectorate in Vijayawada, Ms. Srijana said measures should be taken in such a way that no devotee returns unsatisfied …

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD
4 months, 2 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 …

In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar:The annual Amarnath yatra passed off peacefully on Monday with a little over half a million devotees paying obeisance and having the darshan of the fully formed natural Shivling or ice-lingam of Lord Shiva inside the cave-shrine. The Jammu and Kashmir government and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board officials said that the traditional rituals including ‘pujan’ were held at the cave-shrine …

Thousands participate in ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Tiruchanur temple
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands participate in ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Tiruchanur temple

The Hindu  

The annual ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ was observed at the Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple, here on Friday. Thousand names of the Goddess ‘Sahasra Namarchana’ was recited, and later ‘Ashtothara Sathanamavali’ was rendered. Priest Manikanta Swamy spoke on ‘Varalakshmi Vrata Mahatmyam’, narrating the significance of the ritual, while senior priest Babu Swamy recited the holy verses. Local legislator Pulivarthi Nani, Tirumala Tirupati …

Special prayers offered in Mahalakshmi temples on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Special prayers offered in Mahalakshmi temples on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam

The Hindu  

Many devotees offered special prayers in Mahalakshmi temples of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam, performed on the second Friday of auspicious Sravana Masam. Meanwhile, the Astalakshmi Sameta Ishwarya Venkateswara Swamy temple located at Ayyannapeta in Vizianagaram wore a festive look with special prayers and performance of kumkum puja in early hours. The temple trustees Durga …

Andhra Pradesh: Shravana Masotsavam Begins at Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple
5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Shravana Masotsavam Begins at Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Shravana Masotsavam at the Bhramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple will commence on Monday, August 5, and continue till September 4. Uchita, Sheeghra and Athi Sheeghra darshans have been arranged throughout the month, with Sheeghra Darshan tickets priced at Rs 150 and Athi Sheeghra Darshan tickets costing Rs 300. Devotees can have Alankara Darshanam from August 15 to August 19, temple …

Srisailam Temple Prepares for Shravana Masam Festivities
5 months, 1 week ago

Srisailam Temple Prepares for Shravana Masam Festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Shravana Masam festivities will begin on August 5 and continue until September 4, said Executive Officer of the Srisailam Devasthanam, D. Peddiraju. Given the considerable number of devotees expected during Shravana Masam, particularly those taking holy baths in Pathalaganga, proper safety arrangements are crucial. The security and water supply departments have been instructed to ensure that devotees remain within …

Andhra Pradesh: Thousands throng Indrakiladri on final day of Shakambari festival
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Thousands throng Indrakiladri on final day of Shakambari festival

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Vijayawada witnessed a vibrant conclusion to the three-day Shakambari festival at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakiladri. The streets leading to the temple resonated with chants of "Jai Bhavani, Jai Durga" as devotees and performers dressed as Goddess Kanaka Durga joined the procession. Cultural performances added to the festive atmosphere.During the Giri Pradakshina, devotees offered fruits, coconuts, …

Srisailam, Srikalahasti offer Sarees to Durga on Shakambari Festival's second day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Srisailam, Srikalahasti offer Sarees to Durga on Shakambari Festival's second day

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Shakambari festival's second day witnessed an exchange of ceremonial sarees between temples in Andhra Pradesh. Bramarambika Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam authorities from Srisailam presented a Saare to Goddess Kanaka Durga at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakiladri. A large number of devotees thronged the temple throughout the day to receive the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga …

Lakhs of devotees take part in Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakhs of devotees take part in Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Despite light drizzles, people from various walks of life fervently participated in the annual Giri Pradakshina of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Devotees trekked the roads around Simhachalam Hill, starting from the foothill at Simhachalam and passing through Adavivaram, Hanumanthawaka, Jodugullapalem, Appughar, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Balayya Sastry Layout, Port Stadium backside, DLB …

TPCC urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Rama Kalyanam at Bhadrachalam today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TPCC urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Rama Kalyanam at Bhadrachalam today

The Hindu  

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Election Commission Coordination Committee G. Niranjan has urged the Election Commission of India to permit the live telecast of the Sri Seetha Rama Kalayanam ceremony at the Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam in Bhadrachalam on April 17, on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami, with certain stipulated restrictions. He noted that …

Srisailam Temple Comes Alive with Prabhotsavam Festivities
9 months ago

Srisailam Temple Comes Alive with Prabhotsavam Festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

DC Correspondent Kurnool, April 8 The 3rd day of Ugadi Mahotsavam at Srisailam Temple witnessed the captivating Prabhotsavam ceremony, leaving devotees enthralled. The day commenced with special pujas for Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and his consort, Goddess Bhramaramba Ammavaru. Special rituals were meticulously conducted to honor Goddess Bhramaramba throughout the day, culminating in special pujas and japanushthanam in the evening. The …

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri
10 months ago

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : The temple authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam said elaborate arrangements were made for the week-long Maha Sivarathri festivities at the temple atop Indrakeeladri from Friday. Expecting that around 1.5 lakh devotees would take a holy dip at Krishna river as part of Shivaratri celebrations, the temple authorities made special arrangements at Durga ghat, Punnami ghat and …

All set for Shivaratri at Mukhalingam, Varanasi of South
10 months ago

All set for Shivaratri at Mukhalingam, Varanasi of South

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhaptnam: Preparations are in full swing for the four-day Shivaratri celebrations at the historic Sri Mukhalingam Temple on the banks of River Vamsadhara in Mukhalingam village of Jalumuru mandal in Srikakulam district. On the Shivaratri day, lakhs of devotees flock to the Sri Mukhalingam Temple and have Chakratirtha Snanam in the Vamsadhara River, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva. Visakhapatnam DIG …

Devotees Throng Srisailam for Special Pujas, Cultural Shows
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam performed amid grandeur
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam performed amid grandeur

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Srisailam Temple performed the holy amid grandeur, marking the culmination of the 11-day ritual for the presiding Goddess Bhramarambika Devi and God Mallikarjuna Swamy. This Maha Kumbhabhishekam coincided with the reconstruction of Sivaji Gopuram, restoration of upalayas on the temple premises, and consecration of Shiva Linga and Nandeeswara in various upalayas and mathas. The ritual got performed simultaneously across …

Ensure Flawless Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam: Commissioner
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ensure Flawless Srisailam Maha Kumbhabhishekam: Commissioner

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Endowments commissioner S. Satyanarayana has instructed department officials to ensure that the Maha Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsavam at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bhramaramba Ammavaru on Wednesday, February 21, is organised flawlessly, with Vedic activities being organised as per the auspicious time. Officials have already set up LED screens at the main squares in Srisailam to watch the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, which will …

Ayodhya temple trust officials to study crowd management practices in Tirumala
11 months, 1 week ago

Ayodhya temple trust officials to study crowd management practices in Tirumala

The Hindu  

Officials from the Ram Janmabhoomi Theertha Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya will soon be arriving at the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala to study the crowd management practices in vogue at the ancient temple. Visited by around 70,000 devotees on any lean day and over a lakh during peak season, the Tirumala temple has always been a case study on …

Tirumala witnesses heavy pilgrim, VIP rush for Vaikunta Dwara darshanam
1 year ago

Tirumala witnesses heavy pilgrim, VIP rush for Vaikunta Dwara darshanam

The Hindu  

Religious ecstasy marked the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the temple of Lord Venkateswara, here on Saturday. Thousands of devotees who had congregated in front of the main temple complex went into raptures as the priests formally unlocked the huge wooden doors and the air was electrified with their rhythmic chanting of ‘‘Govinda, Govinda’‘ laced with the sonorous blowing of conches …

Arrangements for Bhavani Deeksha viramana to be in place by December 26, says Kanaka Durga temple authorities
1 year ago

Arrangements for Bhavani Deeksha viramana to be in place by December 26, says Kanaka Durga temple authorities

The Hindu  

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam authorities say that the arrangements for the relinquishment of Bhavani Deeksha, scheduled from January 3 to 7, would be in place by December 26. The temple authorities will conduct the ‘Kalasa Jyothi’ procession from Sivarama Kshetram near Satyanarayanapuram here on December 26 and the trial run of the ‘deeksha viramana’ event will be conducted on …

Heavy Rush at Lord Shiva Temples on Karthika Somavaram'
1 year ago

Heavy Rush at Lord Shiva Temples on Karthika Somavaram'

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Devotees flocked to Lord Shiva temples across the combined Chittoor districts and performed special rituals on the last Monday of the auspicious Karthika Masam. All the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva were open in the early hours and kept open till late in the evening, while devotees queued for darshan after taking a holy dip in the tanks of …

NTR district Collector urges all departments to work in tandem to make ‘deeksha viramana’ a success
1 year, 1 month ago

NTR district Collector urges all departments to work in tandem to make ‘deeksha viramana’ a success

The Hindu  

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam is making arrangements for ‘Bhavani deeksha viramana’ event from January 3 onwards, when scores of Bhavanis relinquish their ‘deeksha’. NTR District Collector Dilli Rao held a review meeting on the arrangements being made for the event, here on Friday. It is estimated that 50,000 to one lakh devotees would turn up every day for the …

BJP Govt Not Giving National Festival Status to Medaram Jatara, says Indrakaran
1 year, 3 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 …

RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election
1 year, 3 months ago

RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s annual coordination meeting is set to start in Pune from September 14. Sources in the RSS said that apart from issues such as environment-friendly lifestyle, values-based family system, harmonious living, and Swadeshi principles, the meeting will also focus on VHP’s plans for the massive mobilisation campaign ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration scheduled in Ayodhya in …

Varalakshmi Vratam celebrated with religious fervour in Hyderabad
1 year, 4 months ago

Varalakshmi Vratam celebrated with religious fervour in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Varalakshmi Vratam was celebrated in the city with great devotion, by women who participated in various rituals. Women observed fasting on 'Sravana Sukruvaram' to seek blessings from Goddess Varalakshmi for the well-being and prosperity of their families. Jayalakshmi Ashalata, a resident of Secunderabad Cantonment, said, “Ladies from all the colonies, friends, and relatives were invited, and everyone participated in …

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple
1 year, 4 months ago

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Aasthana Mandapam at the sacred abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi in Tiruchanoor witnessed a fervent and devout observance of the Varalakshmi Vratam festival on Friday. The famous Durga Malleswara Temple precincts on the hilltop Indrakeeladri were full with devotees on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam in Vijayawada on Friday. The city's renowned temples, including the Simhachalam Temple, the …

Shravana Masam: Devotees throng temples to offer prayers in Hanamkonda
1 year, 4 months ago

Shravana Masam: Devotees throng temples to offer prayers in Hanamkonda

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: On the first Friday of Shravana Masam, a large number of devotees flocked to the Sri Bhadrakali Devi and Padmakshi Devi temples and offer prayers at Hanamkonda. Many women along with their family members went to temples to offer prayers in the 'Pavitrotsa Masam' to the presiding deities and seek the goddesses' blessings. Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar, the government whip …

Srisailam Temple planning Pratahkala Sevas
1 year, 5 months ago

Srisailam Temple planning Pratahkala Sevas

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Srisailam Temple authorities are considering introduction of Pratahkala Sevas, like the Pradoshakala Seva, for offering a more convenient morning ritual for devotees. Temple executive officer S. Lavanna said the Udayastamana Seva and Pradoshakala Seva offer an opportunity for devotees to participate in Arjita Sevas by paying a reasonable fee. Lavanna said the proposal of introducing Pratahkala Sevas was preceded …

Srisailam Temple Performs Sahasra Ghatabhishekam
1 year, 6 months ago

Srisailam Temple Performs Sahasra Ghatabhishekam

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy received Sahasra Ghatabhishekam at the Srisailam Temple on occasion of the Tholi Ekadasi on Thursday. Temple authorities said the Sahasra Ghatabhishekam is for AP to receive timely and abundant rains, enable healthy crop growth and ensure overall prosperity of the state. The Sahasra Ghatabhishekam commenced at the Vrudda Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple and lasted for four hours, …

Devotees throng Vaishnava temples on Tholi Ekadasi
1 year, 6 months ago

Devotees throng Vaishnava temples on Tholi Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Thursday being the auspicious Tholi Ekadasi, devotees thronged temples, making offerings, performing pujas and seeking blessings from Lord Mahavishnu. Thousands of devotees visited Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy Temple at Annavaram of Kakinada district. All Venkateswara Swamy temples witnessed crowds of devotees, whether at Dwaraka Tirumala in Eluru district, Tirupathi in Peddapuram mandal of Kakinada district, Mamidikuduru and Vadapalli …

Three-day Jyestabhishekam takes off to a spiritual start at Tirumala temple
1 year, 7 months ago

Three-day Jyestabhishekam takes off to a spiritual start at Tirumala temple

The Hindu  

The three-day annual Jyestabhishekam commenced at the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Friday amid religious fervour. The festival took off to a religious start with Shanti homam, Sata kalasa Pratista avahana, Nava kalasa avahana and kankana pratista and dharanam followed by Snapana Thirumanjanam to the utsava deities of Lord Malayappa and his two divine consorts. Immense significance is attached to …

Leaders of all parties will be invited for Srivari Kalyanam: Gangula
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaders of all parties will be invited for Srivari Kalyanam: Gangula

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: The construction works of the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple will be taken up with Bhukarshanam on Monday in Karimnagar city and will be completed within a year. Karimnagar MP and TS BJP unit chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, former MP and Congress leader Ponnam Prabhakar will be invited for the grand event of Srivari Kalyana Mahotsavam which will be held …

Public flocks to witness Day 3 of mega penance
1 year, 7 months ago

Public flocks to witness Day 3 of mega penance

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The IGMC stadium was filled with people on Sunday marking the third day of the Raja Syamala Yagam as people in large numbers thronged there for the devotional rituals and received three types of prasadasams from famous temples as also blessings of mega penance. The idols of celestial deities of famous temples in AP state were adorned in the …

2 lakh devotees witness Chandanotsavam
1 year, 8 months ago

2 lakh devotees witness Chandanotsavam

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Minister for Endowments Kottu Satyanarayana said around two lakh devotees had ‘nijarupa darshanam’ of the presiding deity of the Lakshmivaraha Nrusimha Murthy temple at Simhachalam on the occasion of Chandanotsavam held on Sunday. The minister, who was seen supervising the arrangements, told the reporters that the devotees were satisfied with the facilities at the shrine made by the district …

Ugadi rush at Srisailam, peace ensured by special security
1 year, 9 months ago

Ugadi rush at Srisailam, peace ensured by special security

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: The Srisailam hill temple witnessed huge crowds of devotees from Karnataka and Maharashtra to offer Sari and traditional offerings for Goddess Bramarambika, their “daughter” marking the Ugadi festival. In view of the clashes between the Karnataka devotees and local traders during the previous Ugadi festival, Nandyal SP Raghuveer Reddy arranged special security for the festival season in Srisailam this …

Srisailam gears up for Ugadi fete
1 year, 10 months ago

Srisailam gears up for Ugadi fete

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: In view of the violence from Karnataka devotees during the Ugadi celebrations last year, the Srisailam temple authorities are making special arrangements for peaceful holding of events at the Lord Malikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bramarambika shrine this year. During the last Ugadi festival, several devotees suffered serious injuries in a clash between those from Karnataka and the local shop …

Shaivite shrines in Prakasam spruced up for Mahasivaratri
1 year, 10 months ago

Shaivite shrines in Prakasam spruced up for Mahasivaratri

The Hindu  

Temples across Prakasam district were decked up for Mahasivaratri with the COVID-19 situation fully under control. Special prayers were performed as part of the festival including Maharudra homam and Chandi homam by Vedic priests led by M. Dakshinamurthy at the Ganga Annapurna Samedha Kasi Visweswara shrine at the Santhapeta Sai Baba temple here, which was decorated with massive Rudraksha garlands …

Ravana Vahana Seva held at Srisailam
1 year, 10 months ago

Ravana Vahana Seva held at Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: A Ravana Vahana Seva ritual was performed on the fifth day of the Maha Shivratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam on Wednesday. Finance minister Buggana Rajenddanath offered silk clothes to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bramarambhika on behalf of the state government. He interacted with devotees over the facilities and also visited Kailasa Dwaram and Bheemuni Kolanu part of the Nallamala …

Srisailam temple making arrangements for devotees during Shivaratri Brahmotsavalu
1 year, 11 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 …

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