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Ananda Nilaya Vimana The word “Vimana” means to house the lofty image of the Supreme being. In the word “Vimanam”, the alphabet ‘ma’ means an object which is measured or made in various ways. The prefix ‘vi’ denotes “vishesha” which signifies the image. So, the word itself, from its etymological aspects carries a noble and Read More
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Queen Kunti Devi – Pure Devotee of the Lord Krishna
Queen Kunti Devi who was celebrated as the wonderful mother of Pandavas, was glorified as a pure devotee of the Lord Krishna in Srimad Bhagavatam. Generally, people know Kunti Devi as the mother of Pandavas, not as a devotee. However, the topmost devotion shown by Queen Kunti is not possible for anyone else except herself. Read More
The Divine Vahanas of gods and goddesses
– Smt. T.S. Rajalakshmi Divine Vahanas Vahana in Sanskrit means “that which carries,” a vehicle for Gods and Goddesses. All Gods and Goddesses have their vehicles (Divine Vahanas or Vahanams). The vehicle may be a bird or an animal. Yet, they too are considered with high respect and offered prayers. They become vehicles to serve Read More
The 4 Abodes of Lord Vishnu (Char Dham)
The 4 Abodes of Lord Vishnu Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver among the Trimurtis is worshipped across India. Lord Vishnu takes Avatar (incarnation) to uplift the Dharma in this world. The Dashavataras are well-known and there are many famous temples related across India that pilgrims visit every year and get blessed by Lord Vishnu. Read More
Narayana mantra – Om Namo Narayanaya
Om Namo Narayanaya “Om Namo Narayanaya” is an eight-syllable Sanskrit mantra (om – one, namo – two, narayanaya – five) most revered as the Narayana mantra. All Sanskrit mantras start with the auspicious syllable, Om or Aum. It represents universal energy and is derived as the first spoken word revealed from the divine musical instrument Read More
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Padala Mandapam
Padala Mandapam The Seven Hills of Tirumala are as sacred as the Vedas. The holy Vedic hymns are their stones. The root of the footpath leading to the top of these hills, Alipiri, is the pedestal of the seven hills. A pilgrim takes the first step of the journey to the holy abode of the Read More
Ashtadikpalakas – The Gods of 8 Directions
Ashtadikpalakas In Service of Brahmotsavams The Ashtadikpalakas are eight in number. As their collective name suggests, they rule the eight quarters or the eight directions of the universe. Ashta means eight, “dik” means quarters or directions and” pālaks “means rulers. According to Padma Purana, long long ago at the time of starting Kaliyuga, sacred Narayanadri Read More
Adhika Masa – The Extra Month
Annual Brahmotsavas – Adhika Masa Today, the annual Brahmotsavas in Tirumala is celebrated for nine days during the month of Kanya. But, whenever there is an extra month as per the Chandramana, two Brahmotsavas are celebrated. It is an established tradition to hold the festival, having fixed the Avabritha on the day with Sravana nakshatra Read More
Glory of Lord Venkateswara – Tirupati Balaji
Glory of Tirupati Balaji Lord Sri Venkateswara is the supreme God. Devotees across the world throng the holy shrine in Tirumala throughout the year to offer their vows on fulfillment of their wishes. A glimpse of God even for a few seconds will make them forget their travails of the journey. Bhakta Sulabha Generally, it is Read More
Tirupati Balaji Idol Description
A description of the idol of Lord Venkateswara (Tirupati Balaji) The idol of the Lord, Tirupati Balaji, or Lord Venkateswara Swamy is a majestic, beautiful, and superbly executed one. The full majesty, divine grace, and unbounded compassion of the Lord is manifest even to the uninitiated either when the Lord gives darshan draped in all Read More
