Sri Avanakshamma Ammavari Temple Narayanavanam Narayanavanam is located at a distance of about 45 km from the town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It is said that the place got the name ‘Narayanavanam’ as it was the place where Srimannarayana went hunting. In the inscription of 1467, the name of this place was mentioned as Read More
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Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala – 2024
Anivara Asthanam 2024 Every day is filled with festivity at Tirumala. There are many daily, weekly, monthly and yearly seva at Tirumala. Among them, Anivara Asthanam – the Annual budget festival is an annual ritual being performed to Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala. Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala this year will be conducted on 16th July 2024 Read More
Madhurakavi Alvar – the incarnation of Vainatheya
Madhurakavi Alvar Madhurakavi Alvar (Chitra – Chitrai) Madhurakavi (Sweet poetic), the incarnation of Vainatheya (the divine bird) was born in the year Easwara, Chitrai month, Sukla Paksha, Chaturdasi day (Friday) in the constellation of Chitrai at Tirukkolur in the Pandya Kingdom. He was well-versed in Tamil and Sanskrit, was of excellent conduct and devoted to Read More
Kulasekhara Alvar – An Avatar of Kousthubham
Kulasekhara Alvar Kulasekhara Alvar was born in ThiruvanjikulamChera Kingdom (Kerala). His father was renowned king Dhidaviradhan and Mother Nadhanayagi who was the daughter of Pandya King. He is the Avatar of Gem adorned by Lord Vishnu in his Chest named “Kousthubham”. He was born in Maasi (between mid-February and mid-March) on Punarvasu Star (Nakshatra). Kulasekhara Read More
The Grandeur of Tirumala Hills
Tirumala Hills Tirumala Hills are popularly known as the abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara. These hills are known as Kaliyuga Vaikuntha bestowing and showering the divine grace of Lord Srinivasa upon the devotees uninterruptedly. The Geographical, Pauranic and Divine significance of these hills earn a perpetually grand place among all the mountains and mountain ranges Read More
Holy Waterfalls (Theertham) to be visited in Tirumala
Theerthams (Holy Waterfalls) in Tirumala Tirumala shrine is a source of many holy waterfalls (Theertham/ Teertham). These are the sacred places where many sages undertook penance and had a glimpse of the Lord directly. They remove all sorts of sins. Let us try to know about them in brief. Let us visit them, absolve ourselves Read More
Ekasila Nagaram, Vontimitta: Spiritual Guide
Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy – Ekasila Nagaram, Vontimitta Kodandarama Temple at Ekasila Nagaram, Vontimitta is a famous tourist centre. It is known for its architectural and historical significance. To know about the history of that magnificent masterpiece, one has to go back to the history incorporated in our ancient myths and puranas. According to the concept Read More
Vasanthotsavam in Tirumala – 3 day Utsavam
Everything you need to know about Vasanthotsavam In a year, many utsavams are celebrated according to Vaikanasa agama, in Tirumala. Every celebration has its importance and significance besides its glory. One of such utsavam is Vasanthotsavam. After the completion of the Sri Padmavathi Srinivasa Parinaya festival, Vasanthotsavam is being celebrated. Vasanthotsavam is the combination of Read More
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Devuni Kadapa
Devuni Kadapa – Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple There are many famous temples in Kadapa District. Devuni Kadapa Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is one of the most famous and ancient temples in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is at a distance of three kilometres away from Kadapa. It is in the area of Kadapa Municipal Read More
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Upamaka (TTD Temple)
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple About five thousand years ago, Lord Venkateswara Swamy descended from Vaikuntam and incarnated himself on Venkatachalam. Lord Venkateswara Swamy known for fulfilling the desires of his devotees has in subsequent periods been consecrated and adored in several places other than Venkatachalam at the request of his devotees. One such holy place Read More
