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
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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
Dhanvantari – God of Medicine (Incarnation of Lord Vishnu)
Dhanvantari Dhanvantari is the God of medicine and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Puranas as the God of Ayurveda. He, during the churning of the ocean, arose from the ocean of milk with the nectar of immortality. People will pray to Dhanvantari seeking blessings, especially on Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Trayodasi. Read More
Sri Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Thondamanadu
Sri Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Thondamanadu The temple of Lord Venkateswara is one of the most renowned temples in Chittoor district. It attributed the greatness, glory and grandeur to the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala. Lord Venkateswara and His two consorts, Sri Devi and Bhudevi, came and resided in the place Read More
Significance of Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhalayam)
Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbhalayam) The Sanctum Sanctorum ‘Garbhalayam’ is a place of God’s presence. It is a holy place, sacred, spiritualised with Vedic Mantras Vibration. The Vibration inside the Sanctum Sanctorum is more effective and spreads unseen rays of God’s mercy. The sacramental vibration kindles the inner nerve of the human body to invigorate spiritual communion Read More
The Significance of Naga Chathurthi & Garuda Panchami
Naga Chathurthi & Garuda Panchami Naga Chathurthi or Garuda Panchami is one of the most significant festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Garuda, an ardent devotee and the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu. On Sravana suddha Panchami, Garuda Panchami is being performed. Naga Chathurthi is a very ancient Read More
Gayatri is worshipped as Vedamata
Goddess Gayatri worshipped as Vedamata Goddess Gayatri is worshipped as Vedamata by almost all the people. The Goddess Gayatri’s Gayatri Mantra is the most divine and powerful. She is the goddess of all the Vedas, she is worshipped as ‘Vedamata‘. It is believed in our Sanatana Dharma that the Goddess Gayatri is the manifestation and Read More