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Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham The sonorous verses of ‘Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham‘ ring in our ears, reminding us of the Lord and his glory, and of the wonderful state of nature at the time of dawn when all beings seem to revere the all-pervading Lord. The verse of this wonderful Suprabhatam is from Srimad Ramayanam of Adi Read More
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Kanipakam Temple: Guide to Visiting the Swayambhu Vinayaka
There are very few temples of Lord Vinayaka in Andhra Pradesh. Kanipakam Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple is one of the famous and ancient historical temples in Andhra Pradesh. Kaniparakam –> Kanipakam Temple Kanipakam is situated in Irala Mandal of Chittoor District and eleven kilometres from Chittoor. Kanipakam is on the banks of River Bahuda. Read More
Adi Varaha Kshetram: Powerful Vishnu Temple
Adi Varaha Kshetram – Tirumala The Universal Supremo of Kaliyuga, Sri Venkateswara Swamy is residing in Tirumala with the purpose of protecting His devotees across the globe in this aeon. Puranic legends indicate that Sri Maha Vishnu after completing His divine task of eliminating the demons has taken abode on Venkatachala hills in the incarnation Read More
Teppotsavam 2025 at Tirumala
Srivari Salakatla Teppotsavam 2025 / Teppa Utsavam Srivari Salakatla Teppotsavam 2025 will be performed from 09.03.2025 to 13.03.2025. The Annual Float Festival (Teppotsavam) at Tirumala is performed in the Telugu month of Phalguna for five days. It begins on the day of Ekadashi and concludes with Pournima Day. The deities are taken around in specially decorated Read More
Ugadi Asthanam 2025
Tirumala Ugadi 2025 Festival: Special Pujas and Events Sri Maha Vishnu while descending on our planet from Vaikunta brought with him beautiful mountains, valleys and water bodies. In addition, he brought along his chief attendant Sri Garuda and other retinue. He has blessed Telugu land with his choice of place and made Tirumala as Vaikunta Read More
108 Govinda Namalu for Prosperity: Chanting the Divine Names of Vishnu
Recite Govinda Namalu for Maximum Benefits Govinda Namalu in English below is exactly as they are recited in the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) and Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC). Govinda Namalu or Govinda Namvali are the different names of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Govinda Namalu in English Lyrics are mentioned below, chant with devotion for Read More
3 Most Powerful Sanskrit words – Prarthana, Saranagati, & Dhyana
Understanding Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana The three key Sanskrit words are Prarthana, Saranagati, and Dhyana and differences exist among these three. Prarthana Prarthana is prayer. Everyone stipulates it as an integral part of living. Going to a place of worship is made mandatory. We go to places of worship to gratify our needs and desires, Read More
Matsyavatara Explained: The Legend of Vishnu’s Fish Avatar
Matsyavatara: Vishnu’s Fish Incarnation Lord Sri Krishna said in Srimad Bhagavad Gita that He takes an avatar (incarnation) in this material world. Avatara means descending from His eternal abode of Sri Vaikuntam and taking birth in this world. During His sermon, He indicated the time, cause and purpose of His Avatara. He declares that whenever Read More
Sudarshana Astakam: Powerful Benefits, Meaning & Lyrics
Swami Vedantha Desikan Swami Vedantha Desikan is said to have composed Sudarshana Astakam to help the residents of Tirupputkuzhi when they suffered from the grip of an epidemic fever. It is said that he composed it at Tiruvahindrapuram before a major debate with a leader of another ‘sampradaya.’ Swami Desikan won the debate and established Read More
Sattumurai: An In-Depth Exploration of Vaishnava Tradition
Understanding Sattumurai The term ‘Sattumurai’ means the recitation of Tamil prabandham of the alvars in the manner prescribed. The Nalayira prabandham as prescribed is recited now when only Sri Vaishnavas are allowed to be present. The Srivaishnavas headed by the Jeer alone go into the garbha griha after the archakas return from the offering of Read More
