Malluru Narasimha Swamy Temple / Hemachala Narasimha Swamy Temple From times immemorial, our country is a land of numerous holy places, temples, rivers and shrines. One such temple is the temple of the famous ‘Malluru Ugra Narasimhaswamy’ located at Malluru, Mangapet mandal in Warangal district. Malluru is a small village nestled in Eturunagaram forests, on Read More
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Sri Parasara Bhattar: Life, Teachings & Philosophy
Sri Parasara Bhattar Varsha Tirunakshatram on 14.05.2025 Sri Parasara Bhattar of Srirangam: His Life and Legacy Sri Parasara Bhattar is one of the great Acharyas in our lineage of spiritual preceptors and has done a great service to Sri Vaishnava Siddhanta. He was the son of the great Vaishnavite Scholar Sri Koorathaalwar (his original name Read More
Sri Kurma Jayanthi 2025: Date, Significance & Celebrations
Kurma Jayanthi: Celebrating the Tortoise Avatar of Vishnu In Hindu mythology, the ‘Kurma Avatara’, is the second ‘avatara’ among the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Kurma means tortoise in Sanskrit. Lord Vishnu in the form of ‘Kurma’ came into being during Satya Yuga, primarily known for His divine role supporting the mount Mandara at the Read More
Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Gurvaigudem
There are several Hanuman temples where devotees throng in huge numbers to offer their prayers to the Lord, who is considered the most ordained devotee of Lord Rama. Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Jangareddigudem, Gurvaigudem The Anjaneya Swamy temple situated in a village, Guravaigudem, is popularly known as ‘Sri Maddi Anjaneya Swamy temple’. It derived Read More
Saraswati River: Significance in Hinduism and Archaeology
On the occasion of Saraswati River Pushkaras from 15th May to 26th, 2025 Saraswati River: Its Role in Ancient Indian Beliefs Since the time of ancient civilizations, the river Saraswati like the Ganges and the Yamuna is the most sacred river although it flows as an inner channel. The reference of the river Saraswati is Read More
Understanding the 6 Shanti Mantras: A Beginner’s Guide
Shanti Mantras We must approach a task with the right mental attitude whenever we undertake it. This preparation will greatly enhance the chances of success in our undertaking. For similar reasons, we have many Prakaras (enclosures) in our temples. As the devotee goes around each Prakara, his concentration improves and his mind gradually gets focused Read More
Who are the Ashtadikpalakas? Exploring the 8 Directional Deities
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
Unlock Inner Peace: Exploring the Vishnu Shatpadi
Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram by Jagatguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya ‘Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram’ is the most fascinating stotram composed by Jagatguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. He has composed this stotram of six verses with a great scholastic beauty in a literary and metaphorical style. In the Shatpadi Stotram, each verse is soaked in the sweet sugar Read More
Sri Vari Pournami Garuda Seva 2025 – Schedule
Schedule of Sri Vari Pournami Garuda Seva 2025 TTD has been conducting Garuda Seva in Tirumala on the full moon day of every month for the past a few years. The monthly Garuda seva stands cancelled on some special festive occasions. The Garuda Vahana Sevas will be conducted on the following dates in 2025. 12-05-2025 (Monday) Read More
Kalyanotsava Mandapam – Inside Tirumala Temple
Kalyanotsava Mandapam or Kalyana Mandapam The lush green forests of Seshachala house, Sri Venkateswara Swamy, who is also revered as Perumal, Venkatachalapati, Tirumalesa, Govinda, Balaji, Srinivasa and many more names. Mandapams – Tirumala Temple The ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara in the hill shrine of Tirumala is an amazing complex of history, culture, and traditions. Almost Read More