Magha Masam On the occasion of Magha Masam The eleventh month in the Hindu calendar is Magha. It is considered a pious month for taking holy baths in rivers and seas. During Magha Masam, Lord Vishnu is offered prayers with devotion and reverence. It is believed that Maa Parvati Mata had incarnated as Sati during Read More
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Kapila Lingam (Kapileswaram) – The Sacred Shrine for Ablution of Sins
Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (Kapila Lingam) – Tirupati “Sarvadosha Parihaaraka Lingam Naumi Maha Kapileswara Lingam” The above Sloka makes it amply clear that worshipping Lord Shiva at this shrine is enough to break free from all shackles in life. Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at the foot of Tirumala Hills in Tirupati derived its name from Read More
Surya Jayanthi in Tirumala 2025
Surya Jayanthi – Rathasapthami The celebrations of Surya Jayanthi in Tirumala are being held in a grand style on the day of the ‘Rathasapthami’ festival every year. On that day, from sunrise to the end of the night, the Lord of the Seven Hills will visit the devotees in seven vehicles. On that day, Lord Read More
Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple, Panagal (Nalgonda)
Sri Pachchala Someswara Swamy Temple Chaya Someswara Swamy temple is situated in a village called Panagal, 10 km to the east of Nalgonda, but now a part of the town. It is 113 kms away from Hyderabad, on the Narketpally-Addanki Highway connecting the National Highway 65 at Narketpally in Telangana and the National Highway 16 Read More
Sri Shiva Bilvastakam by Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Sri Adi Shankaracharya’s Bilvastakam ‘Sri Shiva Bilvastakam’ is one of the most significant and divine compositions of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, eulogizing the magnificence of ‘bilva’ leaf. Lord Shiva is very much fond of ‘bilva’ leaf, the prime reason being that, per the ‘Skanda Purana’, the ‘bilva’ tree grew from the sweat droplets of mother Read More
Chidambaram – The Sublime Abode of Nataraja Swamy
Thillai Nataraja Temple Chidambaram In Chidambaram, there is a very significant temple of Lord Shiva in His dancing form as Nataraja Swamy, a unique form of the Lord in His cosmic dance. Surrounded by forests, sea and rivulets, Chidambaram is a beautiful and serene pilgrim centre with lush greenery nearby. It is located in Cuddalore Read More
Kallazhagar Sundaraja Perumal Temple (Azhagar Koil) – Divya Desam
Arulmigu Kallazhagar Sundaraja Perumal Temple Location Sundaraja Perumal Temple Divya Desam is located approximately 20 km north of Madurai in Tamil Nadu on the slopes of Azhagar Malai which is also the part of a reserve forest. Since time immemorial, monkeys abound in this area. Click here for the temple location on Google Maps. Azhagar Read More
Paruveta Utsavam in Tirumala 2025
Paruveta Utsavam On the Kanuma festival day, Paruveta Utsavam is held in Tirumala every year. On this day, the processional deities of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy and Lord Sri Krishna Swamy, seated on separate palanquins, are taken for a pleasure hunt to Paruveta Mandapam in Tirumala from the main shrine in a colourful procession. On Read More
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur (108 Divya Desams)
Sholinghur Temple Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is located on a hilltop in the town of Sholinghur, about 100 km west of Chennai. It is easily reachable by road. click here for the “Arulmigu Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple” location on Google Maps Sthalapuranam According to legend, the sage Vishwamitra received the title of Brahmarishi Read More
Pranaya Kalaha Mahotsavam at Tirumala 2025
Lord Venkateswara is the most powerful God attracting lakhs of people to His Abode. There are several festivals in Tirumala Temple to witness: daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. Of those festivals, Brahmotsavam, Ugadi Asthanam, Anivara Asthanam, Deepavali Asthanam, Adhyayanotsavam, Pranaya Kalaha Mahotsavam etc. are annual festivals. Pranaya Kalaha Mahotsavam in Tirumala on 15.01.2025 Pranayakalahotsavam / Pranaya Kalaha Read More
