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Gardens in Tirumala The charm of Lord Venkateswara is furthermore enhanced by the ornamental, floral, and raiment decorations. Many gardens are being maintained in Tirumala for His floral decoration. The prominent among them is the Ananthalwan Garden. Following are the places with names of gardens (Thota = Park ) Yatirajanandodyanavanam (present Travellers bungalow area) Mahant Thota Read More
Category: Tirumala
The sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala hills is easily accessible by all modes of transport
Worship of Lord Srinivasa – Dhanurmasam
Lord Srinivasa is worshipped as Lord Krishna During the auspicious month of Dhanurmasam, special rituals are offered to Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala Hill Shrine. For the entire 30 days of Dhanurmasam, Lord Srinivasa is worshipped as Lord Krishna. Silent Thomala Seva During the commencement of Dhanurmasam, at the specified time, Srivaru is offered with special Read More
Dhanurmasam At Tirumala
Dhanurmasam ‘Dhanurmasa’ is considered as highly auspicious for the devotees of Lord Vishnu. The beginning of Dhanurmasa is marked by the transit of the Sun into ‘Dhanur ’ rasi. This is also called ‘Dhanus Sankramana’. According to Sanatana Dharma, Devas wake up early in the morning during this month. They perform special prayers to Sri Read More
Tanniramudu Utsav
Tanniramudu Significance During the 11th century, there lived a great devotee of the Lord on the “Sri Sailapurna” hills. He dedicated his entire life to the services of the Lord and in His Aradhana. He is known as Tirumala Nambi. Being an ardent devotee of the Lord, Tirumala Nambi used to bring water from Papanasam Read More
Ramanuja’s Service
Ramanuja’s Idol Inside Temple After completion of all the reforms of puja and other services at Tirumala and ensuring sustained practice, Ramanuja wished to return to Srirangam. But Anantalvan was sad and urged him to bless his continued presence in Tirumala. Ramanuja got his idol made and presented to him. We can see it even today placed near Read More
Appeal to the Pilgrims
Appeal to the Pilgrims visiting Tirumala Worship your Ishta or Kula Daivam before you start for Tirumala. Bathe in the Swamy Pushkarini before having the darshan of Lord Venkateswara as per our tradition. After bathing have a darshan of Sri Varaha Swamy as per our customs. Wear clean clothes and chant ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya’ to have Read More
Hathiramji Mutt
Hathiramji Mutt matam is still an important landmark in the Tirumala temple precincts. This contains the Samadhi of the various Pithadipathis of this matam and also some shrines where exquisite sculptures of Dasavatara etc., are displayed. There is here also an antique painting showing the playing of chess by Lord Venkateswara with one of the Read More
Akhilandam / Garudakambam
Akhilandam or Garudakambam Garudakambam, also called Akhilandam, is opposite Srivari temple with high and big pillars. In the olden days, this was situated in the temple backside to the Garudalwar. That’s why it was called ‘Garudakambam’. Here coconuts and lamps were offered by the devotees. Due to influx of the devotees, this was changed near Read More
Annamayya Route – An Ecstatic Route for Devotional Experience
Annamayya Route- Foot Route to Tirumala in Olden Days Earlier those who wished to go to Tirumala via Kadapa used to opt for Swami Padala Trova which is on the “BALI PALLE– MAMANDURU” road. The reason for getting this name is that at the entrance of the mountain route, there are feet of Swami carved Read More
Devarakonda Route
**Information is provided just to make people aware of History and no one should use this route to reach Tirumala** People from all walks of life, irrespective of caste and religion visit this place in large numbers. That includes – rishis, yogis, poets, artists, sidhis — in other words, common men to kings. All of them are Read More
