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Panchamrutham – 5 Kinds of Nectar

Panchamrutham Panchamrutham” means five kinds of nectars which everyone likes. The “Thirumanjanam” or “Abhishekam” to Lord Venkateswara is done with Panchamrutham which includes milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar. It can be added with fruits and dry fruits flavoured with cardamom and saffron for ‘naivedhyam.’ It is considered one of the easiest and divine ‘prasadams’ Read More

Adhyayanotsavam in Tirumala Temple 2025

Adhyayanotsavam in Tirumala Temple Many festivals are held throughout the year in the divine presence of Lord Srinivasa, the Brahman of Akhilandakoti i.e., the Creator of the entire universe. There are many festivals such as Nityotsava (daily), Varotsava (weekly), Pakshotsava (biweekly), Nakshatrotsava (according to stars), Masotsava (monthly), Ayanotsava (half yearly) and Samvatsarotsavas (yearly). One of Read More

Glory of Nara and Narayana

Glory of Nara and Narayana The very first verses in ‘Jaya’ are usually recited after having bowed in obeisance before Narayana (Lord) and Nara, (the supreme human being), Goddess Saraswati and sage Vyasa as mentioned below. Narayanam namaskruthya naram chowa narothamama Deveem saraswatheem vyaasam thatho jayamudheerayet || The above verses convey that ‘I bow down Read More

Pranayakalahamahotsavam in Tirumala Srivari Temple

Pranayakalahamahotsavam Krite Narasimhastu | Tretayam Raghunandanaha | Dwapare Vasudevastu | Kalou Venkata Nayakaha || Different Gods were presiding during different yugams, namely – In Krutayuga, Lord Narasimha was the main presiding deity. In Tretayuga, Lord Rama was the main presiding deity. During the Dwaparayuga, Lord Krishna was the presiding deity and During Kaliyuga (the present) Read More

Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam

During the auspicious Pushya Masam, some of the important festivals at Tirumala are Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam, Parveta Utsavam, Swami Pushkarini theertha Mukkoti and Kakapudi Utsavam. Every Utsavam or Ritual at Tirumala Hill Shrine has its own story or itihyam related to Lord Srinivasa. Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam / Pranayakalahotsavam Among the series of festivals that are performed with Read More

Periya Alwar (Vishnu Chitta) – Greatest of all Alwars

Periya Alwar In all, we have 12 Alwars. Of them, two hail from Sri Villi Puttur. They are Vishnu Chitta and Andal, father and daughter. Vishnu Chitta is also called Periya Alwar. Among the Alwars, Vishnu Chitta has received high reverence. That is why he is also called as Periya Alwar. In Tamil, Periya means Read More

Unveiling the History of Alamelumangapuram: From Ancient Origins to Today

Alamelumangapuram Tiruchanur is also called ‘Alamelumangapuram’ located 5 km away from Tirupati, the abode of Goddess Padmavati Devi, the beloved Consort of Lord Venkateswara. It is said that a visit to the temple of Lord Venkateswara is complete only if the pilgrim visits Sri Padmavati Devi temple at Tiruchanur. Click here for Tiruchanur’s Location on Read More