With twin Brahmotsavams round the corner, TTD abuzz with activity
1 month, 2 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, with the purificatory ritual ‘Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam’ scheduled to be held on February 15 and the initiatory ritual ‘Ankurarpanam’ on February 18. The major attraction at this temple is the public parading of the sacred ‘Lakshmi Haram’ and ‘Godhadevi garland’ in a colourful procession called ‘Sobha Yatra’ from Tirupati to the temple, covering a distance of 12 km. Mr. Veerabrahmam reviewed the progress in areas like flower decoration, queue line management, fire prevention arrangements, flex banners at all major intersections leading to the temples and serial lighting decorations of the deities installed in public places.

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TTD to organise ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ at Amaravati on March 15
2 weeks, 2 days ago

TTD to organise ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ at Amaravati on March 15

The Hindu  

VIJAYAWADA The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is organising ‘Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam’ in Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Venkatapalem on the seed access road in Amaravati from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 15, seeking world peace. Following several appeals from devotees, TTD decided to organise the ‘Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam’ grandly on the above date, and arrangements have begun. The TTD EO said …

‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony to be conducted at Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta from March 5 to 9
3 weeks ago

‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony to be conducted at Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta from March 5 to 9

The Hindu  

The ‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony will be conducted at the famous Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta of Kadapa district from March 5 to 9 in a grand manner. In view of the repair and restoration works necessitated in the temple under the auspices of Archaeological Survey of India, ‘Balalayam’ was performed in the temple last September, which is the process of transferring …

Yadagirigutta Brahmotsavams begin with Vishwaksena Puja
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Devotion encapsulates Srikalahasti Temple on Maha Shivaratri
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Sea of devotees throng Srisailam on Maha Shivaratri
3 weeks, 4 days 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, …

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 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 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 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 …

After 43 years, Maha Kumbabhishekam at Kaleshwaram’s iconic temple
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After 43 years, Maha Kumbabhishekam at Kaleshwaram’s iconic temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal : After 43 years, the Sri Mukteswara Swamy temple in Kaleshwaram, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, will host the Maha Kumbabhishekam from February 7-9. In a recent meeting, endowment minister Konda Surekha and IT minister D. Sridhar Babu directed temple officials and priests to ensure elaborate preparations for the event. The ceremony will follow guidelines issued by the Sringeri Peetadhipathi and …

Rathasaptami Festival: Scores of Devotees Throng Arasavalli Suryanarayana Temple
1 month, 2 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 …

Arasavilli temple witnesses unprecedented rush on Ratha Saptami
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Suryanarayana Swamy temple decks up for three-day Ratha Saptami
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suryanarayana Swamy temple decks up for three-day Ratha Saptami

New Indian Express  

SRIKAKULAM: Arasavilli Suryanarayana Swamy Temple in Srikakulam is decked out in festive colours as it prepares for the annual ‘Ratha Saptami’ celebrations. The temple authorities are one lakh devotees for the much-anticipated Nija Roopa Darshanam of Sri Suryanarayana Swamy at Arasavilli, set to begin at midnight on Monday. Arasavilli’s Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple, one of the oldest sun god temples …

Rathasaptami festival: Andhra Pradesh Government keen to promote temple tourism
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1 month, 3 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 …

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 …

Kalyanotsavam Celebrated in Srisailam
2 months, 1 week ago

Kalyanotsavam Celebrated in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The Srisailam temple celebrated the grand Kalyanotsavam of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba Devi on Tuesday night, marking Sankranti. Chenchu tribes were invited as guests of honour, with around 300 families from Nandyal, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts attending in traditional attire. Temple executive officer M. Srinivasa Rao highlighted the Chenchus’ historic ties to the temple, noting their reverence …

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, 1 week 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 …

Sankranti Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam
2 months, 1 week ago

Sankranti Brahmotsavams begin at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Sankranti Brahmotsavams at the Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam began on a religious note on Saturday. The temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements for the Brahmotsavams which will go on till January 17. Meanwhile, the traditional ‘Bhogi Pallu’ will be held on January 13 at the Akka Mahadevi Alankara Mandapam at 10 a.m. Children below five years of …

Srivari Kalyan Rath Embarks On Journey From Tirumala To Prayagraj Kumbh Mela
2 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

Sankranti Brahmotsavams from January 11 to 17 at Srisailam
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sankranti Brahmotsavams from January 11 to 17 at Srisailam

The Hindu  

Sankranti Brahmotsavams would be held at the Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, Srisailam from January 11 to January 17. Srisailam temple Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao said Brahmotsavams would be held at the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple twice in a year — Sankaranti Brahmotsavams on the occasion of Makara Sankramanam and Sivaratri Brahmotsavams on the occasion of Maha Sivaratri. The …

Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
3 months, 1 week 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 …

CM Naidu praises TTD for success of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Naidu praises TTD for success of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday lauded the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for holding the annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanoor in a grand manner. Naidu said in a statement, "Truly delighted to witness the divine grandeur of this year's annual Karthika Brahmotsavam of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru. This sacred festival serves as a profound symbol of the Goddess’s boundless blessings …

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note

The Hindu  

: The nine-day annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur has concluded on a high note. Tens of thousands of devotees lined up to take a holy dip in Padma Sarovaram on the last day of the Brahmotsavam, on the auspicious day of Panchami Tithi, on Friday morning. The pilgrim centre was caught in a wave of …

Rathotsavam marks penultimate day of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavams
3 months, 2 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 …

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam to be conducted on Nov. 26
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Sirimanotsavam to be held on October 15
6 months, 1 week ago

Sirimanotsavam to be held on October 15

The Hindu  

The annual Sirimanotsavam of Goddess Pydimamba, the presiding deity of Vizianagaram town, will be held at the Pydithalli Ammavari temple here on October 15. According to temple authorities, Tholella Utsavam will be held on October 14, the preceding the day of Sirimanotsavam. Theppotsavam, a float festival in Pedda Cheruvu will be conducted on October 22 and Vuyyala Kambala Utsavam will …

Tiruvanaikoil temple’s ‘Aaditheertha Teppakulam’ filled with Cauvery water after several decades
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiruvanaikoil temple’s ‘Aaditheertha Teppakulam’ filled with Cauvery water after several decades

The Hindu  

The sprawling ‘Aadi Theertha Teppakulam’ situated inside Sri Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari temple at Tiruvanaikoil in Tiruchi is filled with Cauvery water after several decades, thanks to the efforts of the Tiruchi City Corporation. The Tiruvanaikoil temple has the ‘Aadi Theertha Teppakulam’ situated inside and the ‘Ramathirtha Teppakulam’ which is located outside the temple. The annual Theppam festival at the ‘Aadi Theertha …

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

Brahmotsavams will be conducted from Oct. 4 to 12 at Tirumala
7 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
10 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
11 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
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 …

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 …

Elaborate Arrangements for Shivaratri Brahmotsavam in Srisailam
1 year 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 …

970th Avatarotsavam of Ananthalwar celebrated in Tirumala
1 year, 1 month ago

970th Avatarotsavam of Ananthalwar celebrated in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Over 300 descendants of Sri Ananthalwar, a revered disciple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, gathered at the Ananthalwar Gardens in Tirumala on Sunday to celebrate his 970th Avatarotsavam. The highlight of the celebrations was the "Nalaira Divya Prabhandha Gosthiganam," where the descendants recited verses from the sacred Divya Prabandham texts. Tirumala Junior Pontiff Chinna Jeeyar Swamy lauded Ananthalwar's lifelong devotion …

Tamil Nadu: 3 lakh devotees throng Tiruchendur Temple for Thaipoosam festival
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Karthika Brahmotsavams Drawing Devotees to Tiruchanoor
1 year, 4 months 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 …

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 …

Tirumala shines in glorious celebration of Janmashtami
1 year, 6 months ago

Tirumala shines in glorious celebration of Janmashtami

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The temple town and its surroundings in Tirumala radiated a fresh aura of devotion and spirituality on Thursday as thousands of devotees flocked to various shrines in celebration of the Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Later at night, Bangaru Vakili inside the Srivari temple hosted the Ekantha Tirumanjanam and Dwadasa Aradhana for the utsava idols of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy, Sri …

TTD to hold twin brahmotsavams this year
1 year, 7 months ago

TTD to hold twin brahmotsavams this year

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Due to the occurrence of the auspicious Adhika Masam, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is preparing to hold two Brahmotsavams this year. As twin Brahmotsavams are lined up this year in the successive months of September and October, TTD executive officer A.V. According to the TTD EO, the Salakatla Brahmotsavams will be held from September 18 to 26, followed by the …

Tirumala temple to witness two Brahmotsavams this year owing to ‘Adhikamasam’, says TTD EO
1 year, 7 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, 7 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. …

Sapta Rathrotsavalu to begin on Aug 29 at Mantralayam
1 year, 8 months ago

Sapta Rathrotsavalu to begin on Aug 29 at Mantralayam

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: The authorities of Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on Sunday said that the 352nd Sapta Rathrotsavalu celebrations of Raghavendra Swamy will begin on August 29 and will conclude on September 4 in Mantralayam in Kurnool district. The celebration will begin on August 29 with the ceremonial rituals of Dhwajarohana and Jyothi Prajvalana, which will be inaugurated by the famous seers, according …

TTD to release online Arjitha Seva tickets today
1 year, 9 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 …

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