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Mrigasira or Mrigasirsha or Margazhi or Margasira Ekadasi Mrigasira or Mrigasirsha or Margazhi (Tamil) is a significant month among all other months. Margasira is also called as Dhanurmasa. The sun transits through the Dhanur Rashi and the period ends with the Makara Sankranti. Hence it is called as Dhanurmasam / Marghasirsha / Margazhi. It is Read More
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Significance of Pushyamasam
Pushyamasam In the auspicious constitution of the Hindu calendar, Pushyamasam stands as a jewel, radiating its propitious glow between December and January. It is a time when traditions come alive and the spirit of devotion dances hand in hand with the changing seasons. As we delve deep into the heart of Pushyamasam, let us explore Read More
Metlotsavam – 4 times in a year – A Unique Spiritual Program of Dasa Sahitya Project
Dasa Sahitya Project to conduct “Metlotsavam” – In the Memory of Sri Vyasatirtha Tirumala – the sacred abode of Sri Venkateswara Swamy is unparalleled in its spiritual glory. As per Bhagawan Vedavyasa, a holy place like Tirumala and a God like Sri Venkateswara never existed in the past nor will there be in the future. Such Read More
Brahma Muhurta: The Powerful Hour Before Sunrise
Brahma Muhurta or Brahma Muhurtham or Braamhi Muhurtha This article touches upon the role and importance of ‘Brahma Muhurtham’ or ‘Braamhi Muhurtha’, especially in the ‘Abode of God Venkateswara’ and its importance, to perform the poojas during the same time in Tirumala. This article also covers the role of the aforesaid, for the students and Read More
Sri Vedantha Desikan’s Sudarshana Ashtakam
Swami Vedantha Desikan Swami Vedantha Desikan is said to have composed Sudarshana Ashtakam to help the residents of Tirupputkuzhi when they suffered from the grip of an epidemic fever. It is said that he composed it at Tiruvahindrapuram before a major debate with a leader of another ‘sampradaya.’ Swami Desikan won the debate and established Read More
Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple (Divya Desam)
Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple Thirunaraiyur or Thirunariyur or Natchiarkoil or Natchiyar Koil (temple) is located in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. It has many unusual features associated with it such as Universal Mother having priority over the Lord and Kal Garudan. Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple – Location The village is located a dozen kilometers to the Read More
Laksha Kumkumarchana at Padmavathi Temple – Tiruchanur
This article is about Laksha Kumkumarchana at Padmavathi Temple – Tiruchanur Sri Padmavathi Devi temple – Tiruchanur Goddess Padmavathi is the queen of Lord Srinivasa and enjoys a separate identity with equal status. The Goddess is inseparable and enjoys an equal position as she is a Purushakara or instrumental in protecting the devotees from the Read More
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam (Divya Desam)
Srirangam is an island with the Kaveri River on the south and the Kollidam distributary on the north. The Kaveri River divides into two west of the island and combines east of the island. The temple is in the midst of the island and the newly built Raja Gopuram can be seen from miles away Read More
Utlotsavam: Explore the Vibrant Hindu Festival
Sikyotsavam or Utlotsavam Sikyotsavam, Utlotsavam, or Uriyadi festival is celebrated with full gaiety and religious fervour in Tirumala and Tirupati every year. This Historical festival is celebrated, and many devotees participate to observe the event. Lord Venkateswara’s Temple is known for many festivals throughout the year and it is called ‘Nitya Kalyanam Pacchatoranam’. Lord Venkateswara Read More
Kshetrapalaka of Tirumala
Kshetrapalaka of Tirumala Kshetrapalaka is the guardian deity of a temple. He is the lord of the land (place) where the main deity temple is situated. He protects the temple treasures and ensures no one enters the temple after it is closed with the night rituals. Everyone should take the blessings of the Kshetrapalaka before Read More
