Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Tiruchanur There are a few temples of Lord Suryanarayana Swamy in India. Among them, the temple in Tiruchanur is very ancient, historical and famous. Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Himself installed the deity and worshipped Him in Tiruchanur. Tiruchanur, the Divya Kshetram, is approx. at the distance of five kilometres away from Read More
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The Miracle of Padma Sarovara
Goddess Mahalakshmi – Alamelu Manga – Holy Pond – Miracle of Padma Sarovara In the ancient holy land of Bharata Khanda, there were regions, which were famous by the names of kingdoms called Chappannar. There were 56 countries. Once upon a time, it was called Kambojadesam, named after the king Kamboja. But, over time, it Read More
Poola Baavi (Flower Well) – Inside Tirumala Balaji Temple
Poola Baavi (Flower Well) Just opposite to Yamunottara flower room and adjacent to Mirror Mandapam, towards the North, there is a well. This well is known as Poola Baavi i.e., flower well. Tulasi, flowers and garlands that are offered to Sri Venkateswara and other Gods cannot and should not be used by the devotees. So Read More
Poola Ara (Flower Room) – Inside Tirupati Balaji Temple
Poola Ara (Flower Room) By the side of padipotu i.e., the holy kitchen, in the eastern direction, there is one room. As the flowers to be offered to Lord Venkateswara are stored here, they call it poola ara, which means flower room. Some people call it Pushpa mandapam (flower portico). Garlands meant for various Gods Read More
King Parikshit – The Grandson of Pandavas
King Parikshit There are two types of stories of Lord Krishna. One is told by Lord Krishna, which is Bhagavad-Gita, and the second is told about Lord Krishna, which is Srimad Bhagavatam. Both these stories are like torches in hand that show a path in the darkest material world. They show the perfect path for Read More
Origin of Swami Pushkarini at Tirumala
Origin of Swami Pushkarini Generally, the term Pushkarini refers to a Theertha Thataakam (Bigger water pond) and Swami Pushkarini is nothing but jala roopam of the Kali Yuga daivam, ‘The Lord Srinivasa’ Himself. That is the Greatness of Swami Pushkarini of Tirumala Hills. We can list out various facts about Swami Pushkarini from various Puranas, Read More
Anandanilayam
Anandanilayam – Tirupati Balaji Temple The term “Anandanilayam” means the source of spiritual pleasure. One can feel no thought about his home when the Vimanam from outside and the God within the shrines are seen. It is ‘Ananda’ indeed of a superior type. This Ananda Nilaya Vimana is referred to at the end of King Read More
Navaratri – 9 Nights of Bhakti
Navaratri – Vijayadasami The beginning of the Asviyuja month of the Indian lunar calendar (between September and October) marks the start of a long festival throughout the country. Popularly known as Navaratri, Dasara or Dussehra, this festival is celebrated for nine nights, hence the name Navaratri. ‘Nava’ in Sanskrit is nine and ‘ratri’ denotes night. Read More
Tirupati Balaji – Navaratri Brahmotsavams
Tirumala Sri Vari – Navaratri Brahmotsavams The divine name, “Venkateswara” means the Supreme Lord who removes sins, and blesses us with Nectar, Energy, Prosperity & Wealth. Lord Venkateswara is considered the “Kali-Yuga Varada”, that is ‘the boon-granting Lord of “Kali- Yuga”. It is believed that Lord Sri Venkateswara enjoys Utsavams-(according to scriptures the Lord is Read More
The Splendour of Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi Goddess Lakshmi is considered the goddess of wealth and prosperity. She also represents prosperity. In the olden days prosperity was considered based on a number of cows and horses. Our ancient mythology says that Goddess Lakshmi rose out of the Milk Ocean when the great churning was done by the gods and asuras Read More
