Skip to content Ananthacharyulu / Ananthalwar – Gardener of Tirumala Bhagawad Ramanuja (1017-1137A.D) the founder of Vishista Advaitha was once giving a discourse on Saranagathi, Prapathi (seeking refuge) to his disciples. He was explaining different ways of worshipping the God. During his discourse, he mentioned the significance of three holy places namely Sri Rangam, Kanchi and Venkatachalam. These Read More
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Life and Legacy of Annamayya (Tallapaka Annamacharya)
Annamayya It is widely believed that Lakkamamba had delivered a baby boy by the Grace of Lord Venkateswara. Lord Venkateswara’s Holy Sword ‘Nandaka’ took human form and came to this world as the son of Narayanasuri and Lakkamamba. They christened their son as Annamayya. The boy whom they got, after their long married life, was Read More
Tallapaka (Village)
Tallapaka village of ‘Pottapinadu’ Around seven hills there are several holy places. Among them “Pottapinadu” is very famous. This particular place or area is towards the north-west direction of Venkatachala Hill. People consider the Tallapaka village of ‘Pottapinadu’ as the canvas on which Lord Venkateswara has painted a beautiful painting with His hands. It lures Read More
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Brahmotsavams 2025
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy – Brahmotsavams This year Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Brahmotsavams will be performed from 17- 02-2025 to 26-02-2025 in Srinivasa Mangapuram. The ancient temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy is located in Srinivasa Mangapuram, about 12 km to the west of Tirupati, A.P. Legend has it that Sri Venkateswara Swamy stayed here Read More
Magha Masam – The Sacrosanct Month
Magha Masam On the occasion of Magha Masam The eleventh month in the Hindu calendar is Magha. It is considered a pious month for taking holy baths in rivers and seas. During Magha Masam, Lord Vishnu is offered prayers with devotion and reverence. It is believed that Maa Parvati Mata had incarnated as Sati during Read More
Kapila Lingam (Kapileswaram) – The Sacred Shrine for Ablution of Sins
Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (Kapila Lingam) – Tirupati “Sarvadosha Parihaaraka Lingam Naumi Maha Kapileswara Lingam” The above Sloka makes it amply clear that worshipping Lord Shiva at this shrine is enough to break free from all shackles in life. Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at the foot of Tirumala Hills in Tirupati derived its name from Read More
Surya Jayanthi in Tirumala 2025
Surya Jayanthi – Rathasapthami The celebrations of Surya Jayanthi in Tirumala are being held in a grand style on the day of the ‘Rathasapthami’ festival every year. On that day, from sunrise to the end of the night, the Lord of the Seven Hills will visit the devotees in seven vehicles. On that day, Lord Read More
Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple, Panagal (Nalgonda)
Sri Pachchala Someswara Swamy Temple Chaya Someswara Swamy temple is situated in a village called Panagal, 10 km to the east of Nalgonda, but now a part of the town. It is 113 kms away from Hyderabad, on the Narketpally-Addanki Highway connecting the National Highway 65 at Narketpally in Telangana and the National Highway 16 Read More
Sri Shiva Bilvastakam by Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s Bilvastakam ‘Sri Shiva Bilvastakam’ is one of the most significant and divine compositions of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, eulogizing the magnificence of ‘bilva’ leaf. Lord Shiva is very much fond of ‘bilva’ leaf, the prime reason being that, per the ‘Skanda Purana’, the ‘bilva’ tree grew from the sweat droplets of mother Read More
Chidambaram – The Sublime Abode of Nataraja Swamy
Thillai Nataraja Temple Chidambaram In Chidambaram, there is a very significant temple of Lord Shiva in His dancing form as Nataraja Swamy, a unique form of the Lord in His cosmic dance. Surrounded by forests, sea and rivulets, Chidambaram is a beautiful and serene pilgrim centre with lush greenery nearby. It is located in Cuddalore Read More
