Tirumala Hills Tirumala Hills are popularly known as the abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara. These hills are known as Kaliyuga Vaikuntha bestowing and showering the divine grace of Lord Srinivasa upon the devotees uninterruptedly. The Geographical, Pauranic and Divine significance of these hills earn a perpetually grand place among all the mountains and mountain ranges Read More
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The sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala hills is easily accessible by all modes of transport
Holy Waterfalls (Theertham) to be visited in Tirumala
Theerthams (Holy Waterfalls) in Tirumala Tirumala shrine is a source of many holy waterfalls (Theertham/ Teertham). These are the sacred places where many sages undertook penance and had a glimpse of the Lord directly. They remove all sorts of sins. Let us try to know about them in brief. Let us visit them, absolve ourselves Read More
Vasanthotsavam in Tirumala – 3 day Utsavam
Everything you need to know about Vasanthotsavam In a year, many utsavams are celebrated according to Vaikanasa agama, in Tirumala. Every celebration has its importance and significance besides its glory. One of such utsavam is Vasanthotsavam. After the completion of the Sri Padmavathi Srinivasa Parinaya festival, Vasanthotsavam is being celebrated. Vasanthotsavam is the combination of Read More
Traditional Dress Code – Tirumala
Dress Code – Tirumala According to the Scriptures, dharma protects those, who safeguard it. If the tree in our garden has to give fruits and shade, we have to nourish it with water and manure. Similarly, dharma flourishes only when we protect it properly. The Hindu dharma is as ancient as time itself. Hinduism prescribes Read More
Glory of Seven Hills
Let us know the importance and glory of Seven Hills. Five Forms As per our scriptures, Lord Sriman Narayana is worshipped in five forms. PARARUPA The form of the Lord with His Divine Consorts in Sri Vaikuntam, being worshipped by the residents there, namely Nityas (Permanent residents) and Muktas (The Liberated Souls); VYUHA The form Read More
Significance of Parivattam in Tirumala Temple
What is Parivattam The tradition of tying a piece of cloth around the forehead during important festivals is known as Parivattam. This is an ancient custom in almost all the temples in South India, yet this custom has more importance in the temple of Lord Venkateswara. A piece of cloth torn from the worn dress Read More
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust is yet another forum that plays a very important role in the protection of cows, which is of paramount importance in Hindu Dharma. The TTD has established a dairy farm called ‘Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala’ in Tirupati in the year 1956 and formed the trust in 2002 to Read More
Sri Venkateswara Prapatti
Explaining Sri Venkateswara Prapatti Sri Venkatesa is the Ultimate God of this age of Kali. He is worshipped today by all, irrespective of caste, creed or sex. There is no place, that equals Tirumala Hills, and no God is matching Sri Venkatesa. The day starts with the ‘Suprabhatam’ at the temple. The Suprabhatam is comprised Read More
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
After waking up the Lord’s Chaitanya through the Suprabhatam hymns, the devotee sings of His glory describing His auspicious qualities and voicing forth the success that is always His. It is of the greatest importance that the Lord’s attributes are extolled; for only then they will come into play for succour in all the aspects Read More
Commentary on Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
Sri Venkateswara or Balaji is the Saviour of Kaliyuga. The devotees have immense belief in Lord Venkateswara. God in return is showering boons on His devotees, as per their desires. The devotees Praise the Lord’s excellence, His pranks and other interesting stories in various ways. This article ‘A Commentary on Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam (or Balaji Read More