Skip to content Sri Krishnaraya Mandapam / Prathima Mandapam Abuting the main gateway i.e., inside, you will come across a sixteen-pillared lofty portico of 27″ x 25″ size. People call this portico by the name Krishnaraya Mandapam. Some call this Prathima (idol) Mandapam also. This portico is constructed as per the Vijayanagara style of portico construction. Amid this Read More
Category: Tirumala
The sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala hills is easily accessible by all modes of transport
Ramulavari Meda (Rama’s Abode) – Tirupati Balaji Temple
Ramulavari Meda / Rama’s Abode As soon as you cross Snapana Mandapam there is a narrow 12″ x 10″ passage. This is known as Ramulavari Meda. Before 1262-65 A.D. the researchers believe that this was not there. They believe that this was a part of the present Vaikunta Pradakshina path. To enter Ramulavari Meda from Read More
Vishvaksena – The Commander In Cheif
Vishvaksena There are three categories of Jivatmas (individual souls). They are Baddhas, Muktas and Nityas. Categories in detailed The Baddhas are the souls living in this material world, taking birth again and again as per their earlier Karmas (actions either good or bad), enjoying the fruits of their deeds. The Muktas are those who were Read More
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) – Schemes and Trusts
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) – Schemes and Trusts Philanthropy is one of the major sources of revenue that drives the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in its endeavor to benefit society. More than the money involved, it is the offerings made by the devotees, right from a normal person to a multi-millionaire, in fulfillment of their Read More
Sri Srinivasa Divyanugraha Homam
Sri Srinivasa Divyanugraha Homam Sri Srinivasa Divyanugraha Homam is the latest sacred offering from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for the devotees seeking the Lord’s divine blessings. The Homam was formally inaugurated in November 2023, marking the auspicious occasion of Utthana Ekadasi in the sacred Kartheeka month under the aegis of TTD Trust Board Chairman Sri Read More
Tumburu Teertha Mukkoti 2024 – Tirumala
Tumburu Teertha Mukkoti 2024 Tumburu Teertha Mukkoti is being performed grandly in Tirumala every year with hundreds of devotees trekking the steep hills of Seshachala to reach the holy waterfalls located in the thick green forests in Tirumala. Among the 66 crore holy waterfalls located in the green belt of Seshachalam Ranges which also houses Read More
SriVari Seva – Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
SriVari Seva Services Intending to offer better services to the pilgrims who come from far-flung parts of the country and across the globe to Tirumala for darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) has launched “Srivari Seva” voluntary service in the year 2000. The services of Srivari Sevakulu are being utilized in over five Read More
Sri Vikhanasacharya
Sri Vikhanasacharya Shrine On the Tirumala hills, there is a shrine of Sri Vikhanasacharya on the side of Sri Varahaswami temple near Swami Pushkarini. One may have the darshan of sage Vikhanasacharya’s temple on their next visit to Tirumala. Click here for Sri Varaha Swamy Temple’s location. The Agama which was laid by Vaikhanasa Maharshi Read More
Wide meanings for the words Tirupati & Tirumala
Tirupati & Tirumala Tiru ‘Tiru’ is a Tamil word in both Tirupati and Tirumala. ‘Tiru’ is affixed to several villages and towns in Tamil Nadu. For example: Tirunelveli, Tiruchinapalli, Tiruvallikkeni, Tirunindravur. It has become a tradition for Tamil to affix the word ‘Tiru’, indicating the honor of persons. The word ‘Tiru’ is prevalent in the Read More
Importance of Tirumala Hills
Tirumala Hills Some temples are situated on the banks of rivers. Some can be seen in the forests. Some others are on the mountain tops and others are in caves. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is in a mountainous forest area. Both the Hill and the river have become sacred on account of Swami’s presence. Read More
