Hathiram Bavaji /Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji Hathi means elephant in Hindi, and Bhavaji frequently chants Ram Mahanthula Mattam In the southwest direction of Ananda Nilaya, there is a big beautiful palace on a hillock. This palace is known as Mahanthula Mattam (monastery of Mahanth). Mahanth means a saint or a monk. A saint by the name Read More
Blog
Sri Venkateswara Swamy (the Chief Idol), Tirumala
The Chief Idol – Sri Venkateswara Swamy, Tirumala (Tirupati) The Self-Emerged Idol of Lord Venkateswara is standing on a golden lotus base. Have a good look at the Lotus Feet of Lord Venkateswara. He has silk robes. The dangling garlands are further beautifying the silk robes. Near Lord’s naval there is a sword by the Read More
Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy, Jammalamadugu
Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple The holy place in which the Supreme deity of Kaliyuga Sri Venkateswara Swamy is receiving the worship of the devotees at Jammalamadugu is the name of Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple. The temple deity is Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy who is known for his consideration towards the devotees who are Read More
Sankha Nidhi & Padma Nidhi
While entering through the main gateway people loudly chant the holy name of Lord Venkateswara as Edukondalawada, Venkata Ramana Govinda! Govinda!! Govinda!!! Sankha Nidhi & Padma Nidhi Stop for a while and look to your left and right while passing through the main gateway. You will find two panchaloha (Alloy of five metals) idols of Read More
Ekadasi Devi Killing Murasura
Ekadasi Devi Killing Murasura An interesting tale associated with the day is the appearance of ‘Ekadasi Devi’. Once upon a time in Krutha Yuga, a demon called ‘Murasura’ defeated the Devas and tortured them. Upon the request of Devas, Sri Maha Vishnu entered the battlefield, fought with him for a thousand years and got thoroughly Read More
Deeparadhana – Lighting of Lamps
Deeparadhana Deeparadhana comprises two Sanskrit words ‘Deepa:’ and ‘Aaraadhana’. ‘Deepa:’ means lamp and ‘Aaraadhana’ refers to ‘worship’ or ‘propitiation of deities’. Hence, ‘Deeparadhana’ refers to the god worship through a lamp. We do find reference to the word ‘Aaraadhana’ in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Shloka 22 – Endowed with faith, the devotee worships a particular Read More
Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Temple, Nandalur
Sri Soumyanatha Swamy Sri Maha Vishnu is sheltered in a beautiful gentle form as Sri Saumyanatha Swami in Nandaluru temple. The deity of the temple is known for his consideration towards the devotees who are in dire necessity of God’s blessings. It is believed that He blesses all his devotees generously. Location Nandalur is located Read More
Andal Thiruvaadipooram
Andal Thiruvaadipooram (Birthday of Andal or GodaDevi) Goda Devi – Incarnation of Bhumi Devi Goda Devi, hailed as Sri Andal is an incarnation of Bhumi Devi. She was bought up by Perialwar named Vishnuchittar in the temple town of Sri Villiputtur, Tamil Nadu. She is considered one of the 12 Vaishnava Saints known as Alwars Read More
Thiruvaadipooram of Sri GodaDevi
Thiruvaadipooram (Birthday of GodaDevi) Goda Devi – Incarnation of Bhumi Devi Goda Devi, hailed as Sri Andal is an incarnation of Bhumi Devi. She was bought up by Perialwar named Vishnuchittar in the temple town of Sri Villiputtur, Tamil Nadu. She is considered one of the 12 Vaishnava Saints known as Alwars who are devoted Read More
Vaikunta Dwaram at Tirumala
Vaikunta Dwaram Vaikunta Dwaram is located on the left side of the Main shrine and faces east. This door is opened only on the Day of Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi i.e. only on two days a year. This Dwaram does not have any special gopuram of its own and is also devoid of any elaborate Read More
