Alaghu Mallari Krishna Swamy Temple – Mannaru Poluru Historically renowned as ‘Manimadapa kshetra’, the temple of Sri Alaghu Mallari Krishna Swami along with His two consorts namely Sri Satyabhama and Jambavathi is situated at Mannaru Poluru near the river Kalingi which is at an approximate distance of five kilometres from Sullurupeta. According to historical evidence, Read More
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Temple – It’s Science and Significance
Why do we visit Temples? India is a country which is known for its rich Hindu culture and tradition. To sing the glory of God, as a link between God and Man, as houses of worship, as structures for religious and spiritual activities, human throughout history have created a space for the divine. The temples Read More
Traditional Dress Code – Tirumala
Dress Code – Tirumala According to the Scriptures, dharma protects those, who safeguard it. If the tree in our garden has to give fruits and shade, we have to nourish it with water and manure. Similarly, dharma flourishes only when we protect it properly. The Hindu dharma is as ancient as time itself. Hinduism prescribes Read More
Glory of Seven Hills
Let us know the importance and glory of Seven Hills. Five Forms As per our scriptures, Lord Sriman Narayana is worshipped in five forms. PARARUPA The form of the Lord with His Divine Consorts in Sri Vaikuntam, being worshipped by the residents there, namely Nityas (Permanent residents) and Muktas (The Liberated Souls); VYUHA The form Read More
Anjani (Mother of Hanuman)
The hagiography of great people who transformed society and dictated new directions is always hazy. Several stories were built upon their lives as per their understanding of the meaning of the avatar of such personalities. The stories surrounding the birth of Lord Hanuman were not an exception. However, it had been pronounced in all the Read More
Sri Maremma Thalli, Chenga Reddy Palli
Sri Maremma Thalli – Chenga Reddy Palli Chenga Reddy Palli is a very ancient village in Renigunta Mandalam of Chittoor District in Rayalaseema. One kilometre from Renigunta on the road to Kadapa, to the east of the road is the village. Sri Maremma in this village is a goddess of infinite powers, fulfilling the prayers Read More
Deities of Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (Kapila Teertham) – Tirupati
Deities of Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple The holy Kapila Tirtham is known to have had its first appearance in this region of Seven Hills in an unknown past in the chain of many Mahayugas before the present Kali Yuga. It is because of the fortune and pride of the inhabitants of Tirupati. The Kapila Tirtham Read More
Ashtabhujam & Thiruthannka – Kanchipuram (108 Divya Desams)
Location of Ashtabhuja Perumal Temple About a 2-hour drive due west and a little south of Chennai, it is located just off the Chennai– Bengaluru national highway. The nearest airport is Chennai. A total of 15 Divya Desams are in Kanchipuram. Ashtabhujam temple is located in Ennaikaran, about 2 km from Sri Varadarajaswamy temple and Thiruthannka Read More
Significance of Parivattam in Tirumala Temple
What is Parivattam The tradition of tying a piece of cloth around the forehead during important festivals is known as Parivattam. This is an ancient custom in almost all the temples in South India, yet this custom has more importance in the temple of Lord Venkateswara. A piece of cloth torn from the worn dress Read More
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust is yet another forum that plays a very important role in the protection of cows, which is of paramount importance in Hindu Dharma. The TTD has established a dairy farm called ‘Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala’ in Tirupati in the year 1956 and formed the trust in 2002 to Read More