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Hanuman Chalisa “Hanuman Chalisa” was written by Tulasidas Goswami in praise of Hanuman. Why it is very popular? Because the hymn praises the devotee of the Supreme. If “Bhagavata” is praised, the Supreme Personality of Godhead becomes happy and blesses immediately. Lord is always fond of devotees. Such a devotee is Lord Hanuman the hero Read More
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Jyeshtabhishekam at Tirumala 2024
Jyeshtabhishekam at Tirumala 2024 / Abhideyaka Abhishekam Jyeshtabhishekam to Sri Malayappa Swami along with His Consorts From 19-06-2024 to 21-06-2024 Jyeshta Star Jyeshta means ‘Elder’ in Sanskrit. You would have heard the phrase ‘Jyeshta bratha pitasamah’, or the elder brother is akin to one’s father. In Vishnu Sahasranama, we have the Lord referred to as Read More
Sundara Kanda – Crest Jewel of Ramayana
“Sundara Kanda” Crest Jewel of Ramayana Sundara Kanda is the crest jewel of all the Kandas in Srimad Ramayana. The hero of Sundara Kanda is Lord Hanuman. He plays a crucial role in Ramayana and gives hope to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita in this Kanda. So, if one reads, recites, or even listens to Read More
Vasantothsavam – Srinivasa Mangapuram 2024
Vasantothsavam at Srinivasa Mangapuram Vasantothsavam is the confluence of the worldly beauty of flowers and scents coupled with the divinity of the gods and goddesses. Per this age-old tradition, the temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami at Srinivasa Mangapuram conducts annual Vasantothsavams during the Telugu month of Vaishakha which generally corresponds to May-June months. This Read More
Significance of Annamayya Sankeerthanas
Annamayya Sankeerthanas Thoughts about the Saint Composer, Sri Annamacharya would not be far away, when there is mention of Lord Venkateswara and Tirumala. For, it is he, Annamayya, who has described vividly, the many facets of Lord Srinivasa’s life— His numerous awe-inspiring virtues, His beloved consort, Alivelumanga / Padmavathi Devi, and devotees’ faith— through thousands Read More
Rangoli – Spiritual and Scientific Significance
Rangoli Rangoli/kolam known as Rangavalli in Sanskrit, is an enchanting form of visual communication through symmetrical designs since ancient times. Rangoli is an ancient art that combines dots with curved lines to form a design in harmony. Symbolic expressions are in existence in every culture and take precedence at many ceremonies. In Hindu culture, Rangoli Read More
Sri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple, Surutupalli
Sri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple There are many temples of Lord Shiva in our country. In most temples, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of ‘linga’. In the temple at Surutupalli, Lord Shiva appeared in the manifestation of a ‘Murthy’ in the sleeping posture i.e., ‘Sayanamurthy.’ Lord Shiva receives worship in a sleeping posture. The Read More
Manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi
Manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi One should be aware of Ashtalakshmis or the manifestations of Goddess Sri Lakshmi. Veda Lakshmi in TretaYuga A sage named Brahmarishi Kushadhvaja was fixated on the Vedas. He was apathetic towards the institution of marriage but enthusiastic about begetting Goddess Lakshmi. One day while pursuing the Vedas, the celestial Narthaki (dancer) Read More
Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram – A Powerful Prayer by Adi Shankaracharya
Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram by Jagatguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya ‘Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram’ is the most fascinating stotram composed by Jagatguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, He has composed this stotram of six verses with a great scholastic beauty in a literary and metaphorical style. In the Shatpadi Stotram each verse is soaked in the sweet sugar Read More
Sri Ramanuja Jayanti 2024
Sri Ramanuja Jayanti Sri Ramanuja, the Vaishnavaite philosopher, was born in Sriperumbudur near Chennai. He spent his life between Kanchipuram, Srirangam and Melkote. A significant portion of his time was spent travelling around India. Amongst the many places where his influence has been felt is Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. He was not just Read More
