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 devotion with devotees chanting Govinda Nama with spiritual ecstasy. Snapana Tirumanjanam, a celestial ceremony, was held from 10 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. for the Utsava deity of Sri Padmavathi Devi under the leadership of Kankanabhattar Srinivasacharyulu and Sudarshana Chakratthalwar in the Panchami Tirtha Mandapam.

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‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai
1 week, 2 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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Thousands participate in ‘Varalakshmi Vratham’ at Tiruchanur temple
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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’, …

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 …

Srisailam Brahmotsavams Conclude with Grand Ceremonies
9 months, 1 week ago

Srisailam Brahmotsavams Conclude with Grand Ceremonies

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The ten-day Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam at the Srisailam temple culminated in a series of grand rituals on Sunday. The day witnessed the performance of Rudra homam, Chandi homam, Vasanthotsavam, Avabritham, Trishula Snanam, Dhwajaavarohanam, Sadasyam, and Nagavalli. Following this, the Avabritha snanam saw Chandeeswara Swamy bathed at Sarasvi Pushkarini as per tradition. Vedic scholars chanted Chaturveda Parayanam and stotras in …

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 …

Makaravilakku festival: Devotees throng Sabarimala temple
11 months, 1 week ago

Makaravilakku festival: Devotees throng Sabarimala temple

Hindustan Times  

Over hundred thousand pilgrims thronged the hill shrine of Sabarimala on Monday evening on the occasion of the Makaravilakku festival. Lord Ayyappa devotees witness the 'Makra Jyothi', at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta On the first day of the Malayalam month of Makaram, the auspicious ‘Deeparadhana’ was performed at the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa after the deity was adorned with the …

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

Rathotsavam Marks Penultimate Day of Tiruchanoor Karthika Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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 …

Grand finale to Sirimanotsavam celebrations
1 year, 1 month ago

Grand finale to Sirimanotsavam celebrations

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: North Andhra's most-worshiped and Vizianagaram’s famous event, the Goddess Sri Paidithalli Ammavari Sirimanotsavam, was held with great fervour on Tuesday. The minister said, “I pray that the goddess’ blessings are with the people.” Compared to the last three years, the turnout was huge this time. On behalf of the presiding deity, the temple’s hereditary priest Bantupalli Venkata Rao blessed …

Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with ‘Chakrasnanam’ at Pushkarini
1 year, 2 months ago

Tirumala Brahmotsavams conclude with ‘Chakrasnanam’ at Pushkarini

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Tiruchanoor spruced up for Panchami Theertham
2 years ago

Tiruchanoor spruced up for Panchami Theertham

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The temple town of Tiruchanoor, which has been witnessing religious events for the past eight days, is now gearing up for the Panchami Theertham, with which the mega-religious nine-day annual festival of Karthika Brahmotsavams will conclude on Monday. Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since tens of thousands of pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana …

Navaratri idols start journey from Padmanabhapuram Palace
2 years, 2 months ago

Navaratri idols start journey from Padmanabhapuram Palace

The Hindu  

The procession of idols as part of the Navaratri festival set out from Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thuckalay in Kanyakumari district to Thiruvananthapuram on Friday in an atmosphere of religious fervour. Earlier, Kerala Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan handed over the ceremonial sword to Tamil Nadu Minister P.K. Sekhar Babu and Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran at …

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 …

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