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
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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
Panchamrutham – 5 Kinds of Nectar
Panchamrutham – 5 Kinds of Nectar 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 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
Purandara dasa – Sangeeta Pithamaha
Sri Purandara dasa Dasa Sahitya, a perfect blend of sahitya, sangeeta and tatvajnana, makes it nonpareil. Dasa Sahitya took the medium of music and used sahitya in spreading tatvajnana. Its musical element makes it pleasant to the ears. The sahitya fills the heart with bhakti and the tatvajnana enlightens our minds. The eminence of Dasa 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 Dwaparayuga, Lord Krishna was the presiding deity and during Kaliyuga (the present) yuga 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
Dhanwantari Maha Yagam at Tirumala in 2020
Dhanwantari Maha Yagam I bow down to Lord Dhanwantari, the Lord with four hands carrying a conch, a discus, a leech and a pot of nectar. A pleasing and luminous blaze of light shines in His heart. The light is also seen shining around His head and gorgeous lotus eyes. His divine play destroys all Read More
