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Sri Aadhi Jagannatha Temple, Thiruppullani

Sri Aadhi Jagannatha Temple – Thiruppullani Location Thiruppullani is about 125 km due east and a little south of Madurai in Tamil Nadu near the town of Ramanathapuram. Thiruthangal is 80 km south and a little to the west of Madurai. Temple location on Google Maps Thirupullani Sthalapuranam The place has a double connection with Read More

Sita Kalyanam: Epic Tale, Rituals, and Cultural Importance

Sita Kalyanam – Ideal Marriage of Sita Rama Raaghavatve abhavat Seetaa Rukmanee Krishna janmani | Anyeshu cha avataareshu Vishnoh eshaa anapaayinee || When Lord Vishnu takes the ‘avatara’ as Lord Sri Rama, Goddess Lakshmi becomes Sita. When He takes the incarnation as Lord Krishna, She becomes Rukmini. Whatever Lord Vishnu has taken the ‘avataras’, She Read More

Jatayu: The Noble Bird in Hindu Mythology

Who Was Jatayu? Exploring the Legend of the Divine Vulture “Le pakshi” so heard the wounded bird Jatayu from Sri Rama and these gave it the vigour of life to narrate the events that made it suffer a fatal blow – these divine words are said to have unveiled the name of this place as Read More

Vasanthotsavam 2025 – Tirumala

Vasanthotsavam 2025 in Tirumala The three-day Vasanthotsavam festival is usually performed in Tirumala on the auspicious days of Trayodasi, Chaturdasi and Pournami in the month of Chaitra Masam (March/April) every year. This year, Vasanthotsavam will be held in Tirumala from 10-04-2025 to 12-04-2025. Tirumala is said to be cold, but the temperatures remain high in Read More

Snapana Beram Inside Tirupati Balaji Temple

Snapana Beram / Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy (Ugra – ferocious) with His two Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi, as per temple tradition, is also known as Venkatattu Raivar, Snapana Beram, Snapana Moorthy and Achyuta Beram. To Snapana Beram (Bath Image) daily Abhishekams are not offered. These idols – Srinivasa Moorthy, Sri Read More

Anna Unjal Mandapam

Mandapams of Tirumala 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. The ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara in the hill shrine of Tirumala is an amazing complex of history, culture, and traditions. Almost every brick speaks volumes about Read More

Sikyotsavam: 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

The Mystery of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri

Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri: Explore the Secrets & Traditions Shree Jagannatha’s Dham in Puri is one of the four renowned Dhams in India. The word Jagannath means the God of the Universe. The Scriptures say that Lord Jagannatha is the presiding deity of the Purushottam Kshetra. There are many holy places in the Purushottam Read More