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TTD Break Darshan – Govinda Namavali

Govinda Namavali ‘Naama Sankeerthana’ is the easiest way to attain salvation in this Kaliyuga. ‘Govinda Namavali’ is believed to have the power to remove all obstacles and difficulties in life and grant the devotee success and prosperity. Given this, TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) introduced a unique spiritual concept to encourage youth below the age of Read More

TTD Break Darshan – Govinda Naamaavali

Govinda Naamaavali ‘Naama Sankeerthana’ is the easiest way to attain salvation in this Kaliyuga. ‘Govinda Naamaavali’ is believed to have the power to remove all obstacles and difficulties in life and grant the devotee success and prosperity. Given this, TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) introduced a unique spiritual concept to encourage youth below the age of Read More

Triphala – 3 Fruits

Triphala (three fruits) Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana (compound) consisting of equal parts of three tropical trees, taken without seed, Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica – karaka), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula – taadi) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis – amla). We can get rid of ordinary diseases as well as long-term illnesses by using this Triphala powder. Read More

The Most Used Names of Lord Shiva

Names of Lord Shiva The month of Magha is meant for the worship of Siva, Vishnu, Surya, Devi and Ganesha. Particularly the last week of this month is devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is the much-awaited annual holy festival of Lord Shiva for all the Devotees of this supreme God. This is Read More

Hathiram Bhavaji (Sri Hathee Ram Bavaji)

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

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

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