Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
1 week, 5 days 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 Tamil Month of Kaarthigai on the Ekadasi day. pic.twitter.com/N6uURv0N7G — ANI December 11, 2024 Kaisika Ekadasi is observed in ‘shukla paksham’ on the eleventh day of the Tamil Month of ‘Kaarthigai’. Devotees thronged Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple to offer ‘punya vastram’ devotees and worship Namperumal on the occasion of ‘Kaisika Ekadasi’ festival, which is observed about a month before Vaikunta Ekadasi.

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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 …

Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam concludes on a high note
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Kanchipuram-based Kattaikkuttu Sangam presents its yearly Kalai Thiru Vizhaa
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kanchipuram-based Kattaikkuttu Sangam presents its yearly Kalai Thiru Vizhaa

The Hindu  

For 33 years now, Kattaikkuttu Sangam’s expansive hall at Punjarasantankal village in Kanchipuram has been throbbing with the excitement of a thiruvizha every March. This year though, it is the winter months that ring in the yearly Kalai Thiru Vizhaa with a range of performances being staged by artistes from the Sangam as well as contemporary Tamil theatre. “The main …

Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam Held at Tirumala
1 month, 1 week ago

Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam Held at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The sacred Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam was held in the early hours of Wednesday at the Tirumala temple. The rarely-seen idol of Ugra Srinivasa Murty, the Snapana Bera of Lord Venkateswara, was paraded along with Sridevi and Bhudevi in the temple’s Mada Streets from 4.30 am to 5.30 am amidst light drizzles. Ugra Srinivasa Murty, one of the five primary …

Devotees throng Tiruchendur Murugan temple to witness 'Soorasamharam'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devotees throng Tiruchendur Murugan temple to witness 'Soorasamharam'

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Thousands of devotees thronged the Tiruchendur Murugan temple to witness 'Soorasamharam', which marks the culmination of the Kanda Sasti festival here on Thursday. The Kanda Sasti festival is celebrated by Tamil Hindu devotees worshipping Lord Murugan. A sea of devotees thronged at Tiruchendur Murugan temple, considered to be the second abode of Lord Murugan, to witness the 'Soorasamharam' at …

5 Exquisite Temples in South-India to Explore: A Journey Through History and Culture
2 months ago

5 Exquisite Temples in South-India to Explore: A Journey Through History and Culture

ABP News  

A journey through South India's lesser-known temples, each with a rich history and captivating architecture. From the intricate carvings of the Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to the historical murals of the Pundarikaksha Temple in Tamil Nadu, these places offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of South India. Each temple is a testament to the enduring spirit of …

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 …

Nithyannadanam Satram Planned at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nithyannadanam Satram Planned at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The state government is setting up a ‘Nithyannadanam Satram’ for the convenience of devotees at the famous Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple on the lines of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, said backward class welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Ponnam Prabhakar said steps are being taken for providing all kinds of facilities to devotees at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple which …

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 …

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?
4 months ago

What is special about Chennai’s five iconic temples?

The Hindu  

KAPALISHWARAR TEMPLE, MYLAPORE Chennai’s most iconic shrine, it is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams or temples eulogised by the 63 important Saivite devotees, collectively called the Nayanmars. PARTHASARATHI SWAMI TEMPLE, THIRUVALLIKENI The Parthasarathi Svami temple is one among the 108 Divya Desams and the only one strictly within Chennai’s city limits. MARUNDISHWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVANMIYUR The Marundishwarar temple is also …

Thousands participate in ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Tiruchanur temple
4 months 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 …

Four-day festival begins at Gurunathaswamy temple in Anthiyur
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Four-day festival begins at Gurunathaswamy temple in Anthiyur

The Hindu  

The procession of three deities marked the beginning of the four-day annual festival of Arulmigu Gurunathaswamy Temple at Pudupalayam in Anthiyur on Wednesday. The idols of Sri Kamatchi, Sri Perumal, and Sri Gurunathaswamy were taken out in a procession to Vanakovil, witnessed by thousands of devotees, after which special puja was performed at the temple. The cattle and horse exhibition, …

Tiruvanaikoil temple supplies vibhuthi to temples in central region
5 months ago

Tiruvanaikoil temple supplies vibhuthi to temples in central region

The Hindu  

Vibhuthi prepared at the famous Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari temple at Tiruvanaikoil in Tiruchi since 2022 have been supplied to various Shiva temples in Tiruchi and other districts in the central region. A team of temple staff are being engaged in the preparation of vibhuthi using cow dung and without mixing any other ingredients and perfume, said the temple’s Assistant Commissioner …

Splendour marks Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala
5 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, …

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara Ends on a grand note
7 months ago

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara Ends on a grand note

Deccan Chronicle  

By Himavardhan Goud Tirupati: After the intense election campaign ended, Tirupati acquired a spiritual beauty. The Tirupati Gangamma fair is very distinct among the famous fairs held in the Andhra Pradesh. According to tradition, during the Tirupati Gangamma jatara, the Kaikala clans performed Chatimpu puja in the village late at night on May 14 and started the fair with Chatimpu …

Visakhi Ekadasi Draws Devotees to Temples
7 months ago

Visakhi Ekadasi Draws Devotees to Temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Visakhi Ekadasi witnessed a surge in devotees thronging Shiva and Vishnu temples across Kakinada. Chants of "Om Namah Shivaya" and "Om Namo Narayanaya" filled the air as devotees performed abhishekams to Lord Shiva.The four famed Pancharama Kshetras – Bhimeswara Swamy temples in Draksharama and Samalkot, Soma Rama Someswara Swamy temple in Gunupudi, and Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Palakollu …

Celestial Padmavathi Parinayotsavam commences at Tirumala's Narayanagiri gardens
7 months ago

Celestial Padmavathi Parinayotsavam commences at Tirumala's Narayanagiri gardens

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The annual three-day Padmavathi Parinayotsavam festival, marking the celestial wedding of Lord Venkateswara and His consorts, started in a grand fashion at the Narayanagiri Gardens on Friday evening. The auspicious event commenced with the processional deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy being carried on the Gaja Vahana to the beautifully decorated Narayanagiri Gardens. Artwork depicting scenes from the Lord's life …

Spirituality Returns to Tirupati as Festivals Overshadow Politics
7 months ago

Spirituality Returns to Tirupati as Festivals Overshadow Politics

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: As Tirupati is witnessing Thataiahagunta Gangamma Jatara and Sri Govindaraja Swamy Brahmotsavam, political rivalries that had gripped the city in recent weeks have given way to peace and devotion. Thataiahagunta Gangamma Jatara, a local folk festival now recognised as a state festival, began on Tuesday and will go on until May 21, culminating in the Viswaroopa Darshan on May …

Sri Rama Navami Celebrated with Zeal Across Andhra Pradesh
8 months ago

Sri Rama Navami Celebrated with Zeal Across Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Sri Rama Navami was celebrated with fervour and traditional gaiety across Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. At the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, TTD observed Sri Rama Navami Asthanam ritual. Later, the pundits read out ‘Sri Rama Jananam’ in Sri Rama Navami Asthanam, which took place near Bangaru Vakili inside the hill temple at around 10pm. Spiritual fervour …

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 …

Devuni Gadapa Witnesses Muslims Women During Ugadi
8 months, 1 week ago

Devuni Gadapa Witnesses Muslims Women During Ugadi

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: A large number of Muslim devotees, mostly women, offered traditional offerings to Goddess Nancharamma and Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Devuni Gadapa Temple in Kadapa on occasion of the Ugadi festival on Tuesday. Muslim women from Kadapa and its surrounding offering sari and essential commodities to the Goddess treating her as Beebi Nancharamma, wife of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, is a …

Religious Fervour Marks Sri Krodhi Ugadi at Tirumala
8 months, 1 week ago

Religious Fervour Marks Sri Krodhi Ugadi at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams celebrated the Sri Krodhi Nama Samvatsara Telugu Ugadi Asthanam with spiritual fervour at the Lord Venkateswara Temple atop Tirumala on Tuesday. Pedda Jeeyar Swamy and Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala, TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and executive officer A.V. National Sanskrit University professor and TTD Agama adviser Dr. Vedantam Vishnu Bhattacharya rendered the traditional Panchanga Sravanam. …

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 …

Devotees Perform Kailasagiri Pradakshina at Srikalahasti
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Durga temple decks up for Shivaratri
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Srikalahasti Gears up for Maha Shivaratri Fest
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

5 Indian cities renowned for their distinctive festivals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Indian cities renowned for their distinctive festivals

India TV News  

India's cultural tapestry is woven with a myriad of festivals, each bearing a unique essence that reflects the country's rich heritage and traditions. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Dev Deepawali: Image Source : GOOGLEVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh - Dev Deepawali Known as the ‘City of Light,’ Varanasi hosts the spectacular Dev Deepawali festival, celebrated on the occasion of kartik purnima, the full …

970th Avatarotsavam of Ananthalwar celebrated in Tirumala
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Ayodhya temple trust officials to study crowd management practices in Tirumala
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Vaikunta Ekadasi: HR & CE Joint Commissioner inspects arrangements at Srirangam
1 year ago

Vaikunta Ekadasi: HR & CE Joint Commissioner inspects arrangements at Srirangam

The Hindu  

P. Jayaraman, Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai, on Monday inspected the arrangements at the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in connection with the ongoing Vaikunta Ekadasi festival that commenced on December 12. Accompanied by the temple’s Joint Commissioner Mariappan and HR&CE department officials, Mr. Jayaraman spent over three hours at the temple complex. Mr. Jayaraman inspected …

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. …

‘Thrimshath Sambhrama’ festival in Mangaluru featured both time-tested and rare kritis
1 year ago

‘Thrimshath Sambhrama’ festival in Mangaluru featured both time-tested and rare kritis

The Hindu  

Sangeetha Parishath Mangalore recently organised its 30th anniversary celebration — ‘Thrimshath Sambhrama’, under the patronage of Karnataka Government’s Department of Kannada and Culture, in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangaluru. After ‘Mayae tvam yaahi’ in Tarangini by Dikshitar, and ‘Jnanamosaga radha’ in Purvikalyani by Tyagaraja, Geetha presented an RTP in Thodi, with a leisurely alapana, tanam in ragamalika and a …

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 …

Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple
1 year, 1 month ago

Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The visit of tourism minister R.K. Roja to the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala raised a row on Thursday over the sanctity of the temple's religious regulations. The issue arose when Roja's personal photographer, identified as Steyn, was spotted wearing some religious accessories associated with a faith other than Hinduism while standing in front of the main temple. Tirumala …

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development
1 year, 2 months ago

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board to allocate one per cent of its annual revenue for the development of Tirupati city has ignited a political controversy. In line with TTD’s commitment to the temple city's development, the trust board chose to allocate one percent of its revenue every year to MCT. “TTD manages prominent Hindu shrines …

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 …

Tirumala shines in glorious celebration of Janmashtami
1 year, 3 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 …

Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt celebrates Janmashtami
1 year, 3 months ago

Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt celebrates Janmashtami

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: The vibrant Sri Krishna Jayanti celebration reached its zenith at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt with the traditional 'Sri Krishna Leelotsava' on Thursday. Led by Sri Vidyasagara Tirtha Swamiji from Krishnapura Mutt, the current Paryaya Peetadhipati, hundreds of devotees offered the sacred 'Arghya' to Sri Krishna at midnight on Wednesday. Special Pooja was offered on Thursday as part of 'Sri …

Grand Celebration of Varalakshmi Vratam at Tiruchanoor Temple
1 year, 3 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 …

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. …

Tirumala celebrates Anivara Asthanam with grandeur
1 year, 5 months ago

Tirumala celebrates Anivara Asthanam with grandeur

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala on Monday celebrated with religious fervour Anivara Asthanam – the traditional day marking commencement of new annual accounts at the Srivari Temple – at the Bangaru Vakili located within the hill temple. Dharma Reddy said in the past, custodians of the Srivari Temple, known as Mahants, maintained the accounts of income, expenses, and reserves on an annual basis …

Devotees throng Vaishnava temples on Tholi Ekadasi
1 year, 5 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 …

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open
1 year, 6 months ago

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The newly constructed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu has opened its doors to devotees after a grand Maha Samprokshanam ceremony, held during the auspicious Mithuna lagnam between 7:30 am and 8:15 am on Thursday. Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his joy at the establishment of the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Jammu, stating that it would bring the blessings of …

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai
1 year, 6 months ago

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for TTD’s Shri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The world’s richest Hindu temple trust, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has constructed temples in various cities across the country like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari, and now in Navi …

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 …

Three-day Jyestabhishekam takes off to a spiritual start at Tirumala temple
1 year, 6 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 …

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 …

Over two lakh devotees take part in Tirupati Gangamamba Jatara
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Over two lakh devotees take part in Tirupati Gangamamba Jatara

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: More than two lakh devotees from the various parts of Chittoor district, as well as the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, flocked to the famed Sri Prasanna Tirupati Gangamamba Jatara in Kuppam on Tuesday. Thousands of devotees took part in the Jatara procession, which began early on Tuesday morning as per customs. The clay head of Goddess …

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