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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
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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
Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Thirukoilure (108 Divya Desams)
Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple Thirukoilure Location Tirukoilur also spelt as Tirukkoyilur or Tirukovilur is a city and the headquarters of Tirukoilur taluk in Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu, India. Thirukovilur is located 34km towards the west of the district headquarters Villupuram in Tamilnadu. It is on the Panruti-Vellore route. It is a small town with a Read More
Sudarshan Chakra – Protector of the Good
Sudarshan Chakra Sudarshan Chakra is the most powerful weapon of Lord Vishnu in the form of a rotating disc with sparkling spikes to protect the righteous and destroy the evil-minded people. The literal meaning of the weapon is that it is a “wheel with an auspicious vision which is always in motion.” Lord Vishnu as Read More
Srivari Thulabharam – Tirumala Temple
Srivari Thulabharam Generally, the devotees of lord Venkateswara use to perform various sevas like Vasanthotsavam, Dolotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankarana seva etc. In addition to this Niluvu dopidi (giving up their belongings-silver, gold or cash to the lord), Thulabharam can also be performed at Tirumala. The objective of the Srivari Thulabharam is to donate some offerings as Read More
Nakshatrotsavas – Significance of Star Festivals Explained
Masotsavas / Nakshatrotsavas – A Guide to Star-Based Celebrations There are a few ceremonies in the Tirumala Lord’s temple every month on certain days of special stars. These stars come once a month, and they are also called Masotsavas. Rohini Nakshatrotsavam There will be Abhisheka to Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy along with Rukmini and Srikrishna in Read More
Ardra Nakshatrotsavam (Monthly Ceremony) – Tirumala
Ardra Nakshatrotsavam There are a few ceremonies in the Tirumala Lord’s temple every month on certain days of special stars. These stars come only once in a month, and hence they are also called Masotsavas. Ardra Ardra is the ruling birth star of Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja. On the evening of Ardra star every month, Sri Read More
Sripadarenu
Sripadarenu A portion of the paste of the refined camphor mixed with civet oil called Sripadarenu is distributed to the hereditary persons doing service. The practice of pressing camphor on the chin of the Lord is related to a tradition. A bhakta stated to be Anantalvar, a disciple of Ramanuja, undertook to excavate the tank, Read More
