Panchamrutham Panchamrutham” means five kinds of nectars which everyone likes. The “Thirumanjanam” or “Abhishekam” to Lord Venkateswara is done with Panchamrutham which includes milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar. It can be added with fruits and dry fruits flavoured with cardamom and saffron for ‘naivedhyam.’ It is considered one of the easiest and divine ‘prasadams’ Read More
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Adhyayanotsavam in Tirumala Temple 2025
Adhyayanotsavam in Tirumala Temple Many festivals are held throughout the year in the divine presence of Lord Srinivasa, the Brahman of Akhilandakoti i.e., the Creator of the entire universe. There are many festivals such as Nityotsava (daily), Varotsava (weekly), Pakshotsava (biweekly), Nakshatrotsava (according to stars), Masotsava (monthly), Ayanotsava (half yearly) and Samvatsarotsavas (yearly). One of Read More
Legendary Purandara dasa – Sangeeta Pithamaha
Sri Purandara dasa Dasa Sahitya, a perfect blend of sahitya, sangeeta and tatvajnana, makes it nonpareil. Dasa Sahitya took the medium of music and used sahitya in spreading tatvajnana. Its musical element makes it pleasant to the ears. The sahitya fills the heart with bhakti and the tatvajnana enlightens our minds. The eminence of Dasa Read More
Glory of Nara and Narayana
Glory of Nara and Narayana The very first verses in ‘Jaya’ are usually recited after having bowed in obeisance before Narayana (Lord) and Nara, (the supreme human being), Goddess Saraswati and sage Vyasa as mentioned below. Narayanam namaskruthya naram chowa narothamama Deveem saraswatheem vyaasam thatho jayamudheerayet || The above verses convey that ‘I bow down Read More
Pranayakalahamahotsavam in Tirumala Srivari Temple
Pranayakalahamahotsavam Krite Narasimhastu | Tretayam Raghunandanaha | Dwapare Vasudevastu | Kalou Venkata Nayakaha || Different Gods were presiding during different yugams, namely – In Krutayuga, Lord Narasimha was the main presiding deity. In Tretayuga, Lord Rama was the main presiding deity. During the Dwaparayuga, Lord Krishna was the presiding deity and During Kaliyuga (the present) Read More
Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam
During the auspicious Pushya Masam, some of the important festivals at Tirumala are Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam, Parveta Utsavam, Swami Pushkarini theertha Mukkoti and Kakapudi Utsavam. Every Utsavam or Ritual at Tirumala Hill Shrine has its own story or itihyam related to Lord Srinivasa. Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam / Pranayakalahotsavam Among the series of festivals that are performed with Read More
Dhanwantari Maha Yagam at Tirumala in 2020
Dhanwantari Maha Yagam I bow down to Lord Dhanwantari, the Lord with four hands carrying a conch, a discus, a leech and a pot of nectar. A pleasing and luminous blaze of light shines in His heart. The light is also seen shining around His head and gorgeous lotus eyes. His divine play destroys all Read More
Brief Introduction about Charaka Samhita
Ayurveda is a science of life. We don’t get the reference of the origin of Ayurveda. It is mentioned that even Lord Brahma remembered this science. Acharya Sushruta mentions that Ayurveda was available before the origin of this Universe. So it is named as PanchamaVeda i.e., fifth Veda by Acharya Kashyapa. Charaka Samhita – Oldest Read More
Periya Alwar (Vishnu Chitta) – Greatest of all Alwars
Periya Alwar In all, we have 12 Alwars. Of them, two hail from Sri Villi Puttur. They are Vishnu Chitta and Andal, father and daughter. Vishnu Chitta is also called Periya Alwar. Among the Alwars, Vishnu Chitta has received high reverence. That is why he is also called as Periya Alwar. In Tamil, Periya means Read More
Unveiling the History of Alamelumangapuram: From Ancient Origins to Today
Alamelumangapuram Tiruchanur is also called ‘Alamelumangapuram’ located 5 km away from Tirupati, the abode of Goddess Padmavati Devi, the beloved Consort of Lord Venkateswara. It is said that a visit to the temple of Lord Venkateswara is complete only if the pilgrim visits Sri Padmavati Devi temple at Tiruchanur. Click here for Tiruchanur’s Location on Read More
