Skip to content SRI ANJANEYA SWAMI – The Foremost Devotee of Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala Sri Anjaneya Swami who is blessed by Lord Sri Rama in the previous Yuga for His devout services is now receiving worship from His devotees in Tirumala, the Kaliyuga Vaikunta. He gives His grand darshan in various postures in different places in Tirumala. Sri Read More
Category: Tirumala Temple
Tirumala Temple is full of wonders and miracles at every step. Wherever you see, you will find such wonders either in the past or future
Sapthagireesa Govinda – Importance of 7
Sapthagiri (eesa) – Govinda The Sanskrit word ‘Saptha’ refers to the number Seven. It is indicated in various names as – 7 days a week, 7 colours in a rainbow, 7 horses of the Sun God, 7 chakras including sahasrara in upasana, 7 swaras in music, 7 steps during marriage, 7 upper lokas, 7 lower Read More
Sri Venkateswara Swamy (the Chief Idol), Tirumala
The Chief Idol – Sri Venkateswara Swamy, Tirumala (Tirupati) The Self-Emerged Idol of Lord Venkateswara is standing on a golden lotus base. Have a good look at the Lotus Feet of Lord Venkateswara. He has silk robes. The dangling garlands are further beautifying the silk robes. Near Lord’s naval there is a sword by the Read More
Sankha Nidhi & Padma Nidhi
While entering through the main gateway people loudly chant the holy name of Lord Venkateswara as Edukondalawada, Venkata Ramana Govinda! Govinda!! Govinda!!! Sankha Nidhi & Padma Nidhi Stop for a while and look to your left and right while passing through the main gateway. You will find two panchaloha (Alloy of five metals) idols of Read More
Vaikunta Dwaram at Tirumala
Vaikunta Dwaram Vaikunta Dwaram is located on the left side of the Main shrine and faces east. This door is opened only on the Day of Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi i.e. only on two days a year. This Dwaram does not have any special gopuram of its own and is also devoid of any elaborate Read More
Srivari Thulabharam – Tirumala Temple
Srivari Thulabharam Generally, the devotees of lord Venkateswara use to perform various sevas like Vasanthotsavam, Dolotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankarana seva etc. In addition to this Niluvu dopidi (giving up their belongings-silver, gold or cash to the lord), Thulabharam can also be performed at Tirumala. The objective of the Srivari Thulabharam is to donate some offerings as Read More
Sripadarenu
Sripadarenu A portion of the paste of the refined camphor mixed with civet oil called Sripadarenu is distributed to the hereditary persons doing service. The practice of pressing camphor on the chin of the Lord is related to a tradition. A bhakta stated to be Anantalvar, a disciple of Ramanuja, undertook to excavate the tank, Read More
