Karthika Masam Karthika Masam is also called Damodara Masa. As per the Puranic saying “Alankarapriyo Vishnuh’, Lord Vishnu is very fond of ‘Alankara’. A devotee would like to see Him in a resplendent dress with beautiful ornaments and decorated garlands. Tulasi – Greatness In the Padma Purana in Uttara Khanda, Lord Krishna says that of Read More
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Worship of Lord Siva – Karthika Masam
Karthika Masam Karthika Masam is the favorite month of Lord Siva. Monday is very auspicious for Lord Siva. On Mondays, the Women worship Him with special Puja and Abhishekam. It is believed that Lord Siva resides in the Bilva tree and its fruit. The chanting of ‘Om Namah Sivaya’ always works miracles in the spiritual Read More
Karthika Masam – Things to do
Activities / Things to do during Karthika Masam The Karthika Masam gives equal importance to both Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. Through the ‘Deepaaraadhana’, the devotee finds not only the visible Jyoti in the lamp but also the invisible Jyoti that is all-pervading and everlasting. The practice of good conduct and long austerity in the Read More
Karthika Masam
Karthika Masam Karthika Masam is very sacred for both the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva. The story goes that, Lord Siva killed Tripurasuras on Karthika Pournami and protected the world. On the other hand, Lord Vishnu goes to yogic sleep on Ashadha Suddha Ekadashi and wakes up on Karthika Suddha Ekadashi. In this Read More
Highlights of Brahmotsavams 2017
Brahmotsavams Once a year, the Brahmotsavams are celebrated to Lord Venkateswara. In the procession, the Lord takes a majestically reclined posture on the various ‘vahanams’ (this page is dedicated to Chinna Sesha Vahanam) offered by the deities. ‘Padakavita Pitamaha’ Annamacharya eulogizes Lord Venkateswara as ‘Tiruveedullo merese Devadevudu,’ and ‘Naanaadikkula Narulella vaanalalone vatturu.’ Lord Brahma initiates Read More
Making of Umbrellas for Garuda Seva
Making of Umbrellas The celebration of offering umbrellas on the day of Garudotsavam has been in practice for over 180 years. This worship was started by Sri Venkata Krishnamma Setty. It has been in practice traditionally for a long time. For the preparation of umbrellas, nearly a month’s duration is required. Usually, before two months, Read More
Offering of Umbrellas – Garuda Seva
Significance of Offering Umbrellas Garuda Seva during annual Brahmotsvams at Tirumala is the most celebrated and significant seva, rendered to Lord Venkateswara in the form of (an archamurthi), who descended from ‘Vaikunta’ (Lord Mahavishnu) to protect the devotees from the sins and sufferings of Kaliyuga. During the Garuda Seva, the most ceremonious thing is offering Read More
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Significance of Jyeshtabhishekam
Significance of Jyeshtabhishekam Jyeshtabhishekam ( or Abhideyaka abhishekam) is an annual ritual performed to Sri Malayappa Swami along with Sridevi and Bhudevi at Tirumala (Google Maps location) in the Jyeshta masam (May / June). The main purpose of this ritual is, to protect the icons/idols with utmost care. Hence, this ritual is conducted. In this Read More
