Skip to content Tirumala Temple’s Top 3 Functionaries: Roles and Responsibilities Article by Sri Archakam Ramakrishna Deekshitulu To understand how the daily proceedings of the temple are carried out, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the important functionaries who take part in all the rituals, from time to time. Let us briefly look at each Read More
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The Power of Govinda Namas: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening (108 names of the God)
Govinda Namas – Powerful Invocation of Energy & Devotion The Bhagavata Purana and the Ramayana are not just stories; they carry a powerful message about the transformative power of devotion or Bhakti. The story of Prahlada shows us the power of devotion. Despite facing many challenges and hardships, his faith in Lord Vishnu keeps him Read More
Ananda Nilayam – The Shrine of Marvels (Tirupati Temple)
Ananda Nilayam / Sanctum Sanctorum The very act of chanting and listening to the Lord’s name ‘Anandanilayavasa’, the resident of Ananda Nilayam, fills the hearts of devotees with transcedental ecstasy. The Lord Venkateswara’s saga is still more blissful. The hill on which he stands is splendid. Amidst these hills, the very sight of Anandanilayam, a 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
Significance of Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham
Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham The sonorous verses of ‘Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham‘ ring in our ears, reminding us of the Lord and his glory, and of the wonderful state of nature at the time of dawn when all beings seem to revere the all-pervading Lord. The verse of this wonderful Suprabhatam is from Srimad Ramayanam of Adi Read More
108 Govinda Namalu for Prosperity: Chanting the Divine Names of Vishnu
Recite Govinda Namalu for Maximum Benefits Govinda Namalu in English below is exactly as they are recited in the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) and Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC). Govinda Namalu or Govinda Namvali are the different names of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Govinda Namalu in English Lyrics are mentioned below, chant with devotion for Read More
Glory of Dhanurmasam in Tirumala
Dhanurmasam in Tirumala In Tirumala, every year in the month of Dhanurmasam, it is Sri Krishna and not Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy who listens to the lullaby sung by the descendant of Annamaiah. During this one month Suprabhatam will not be rendered. Instead of Suprabhatam, Andal’s Tiruppavai is rendered. Sri Krishna will be given a bath Read More
Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy
Sri Ugra Srinivasa Moorthy / Snapana Beram 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, Read More
Weekly Sevas – Vaarotsavas – Tirupati Balaji Temple
Vaarotsavas – Weekly Services / Weekly Sevas A few services are rendered to Lord Sri Venkateshwara as Vaarotsavas once a week without fail. Every day is a festival day in Tirumala. On each specific day, the Lord of Lords blesses His devotees in a specific ritual during the weekdays. These rituals are categorized as weekly Read More
Vakula Devi: The Divine Mother of Lord Venkateswara
Vakula Devi / Vakula Matha We have been mentioning the name of Vakula Devi in connection with the Swamy Vari kitchen. We have also read that she supervises the dishes prepared in the kitchen. Let us try to know more about Vakula Devi. In the northeast direction of the kitchen, there is a small temple. Read More
