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
Category: Tirupati
Tirupati is a city in Chittoor district of the Indian state of AP. It is a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Tirupati mandal, and of the Tirupati revenue division.
Spiritual Capital of AP
Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, besides other historical temples, and is referred to as the “Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh”.
Population
As of 2011 census, it had a population of 374,260, making it the ninth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh.
Sri Maremma Thalli, Chenga Reddy Palli
Sri Maremma Thalli – Chenga Reddy Palli Chenga Reddy Palli is a very ancient village in Renigunta Mandalam of Chittoor District in Rayalaseema. One kilometre from Renigunta on the road to Kadapa, to the east of the road is the village. Sri Maremma in this village is a goddess of infinite powers, fulfilling the prayers Read More
Deities of Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (Kapila Teertham) – Tirupati
Deities of Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple The holy Kapila Tirtham is known to have had its first appearance in this region of Seven Hills in an unknown past in the chain of many Mahayugas before the present Kali Yuga. It is because of the fortune and pride of the inhabitants of Tirupati. The Kapila Tirtham Read More
Vasantothsavam – Srinivasa Mangapuram 2024
Vasantothsavam at Srinivasa Mangapuram Vasantothsavam is the confluence of the worldly beauty of flowers and scents coupled with the divinity of the gods and goddesses. Per this age-old tradition, the temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami at Srinivasa Mangapuram conducts annual Vasantothsavams during the Telugu month of Vaishakha which generally corresponds to May-June months. This Read More
Manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi
Manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi One should be aware of Ashtalakshmis or the manifestations of Goddess Sri Lakshmi. Veda Lakshmi in TretaYuga A sage named Brahmarishi Kushadhvaja was fixated on the Vedas. He was apathetic towards the institution of marriage but enthusiastic about begetting Goddess Lakshmi. One day while pursuing the Vedas, the celestial Narthaki (dancer) Read More
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Brahmotsavams 2024
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Brahmotsavams Sri Govindarajaswamy vari temple is the biggest temple in Tirupati, with three majestic towers [gopuras]. This temple is situated at the foot of the Tirumala Hills. The Vaishnava preceptor, Sri Ramanuja founded Govindaraja Swamy temple and started a small settlement around it and named it Tirupati. TIRUPATI SRI GOVINDARAJASWAMIVARI BRAHMOTSAVAMS MAY Read More
Glory of Tirupati Gangamma Jatara
Tirupati Gangamma Jatara The “Tathaiyagunta Gangamma Jatara” is one of the festivals celebrated in the mythologically significant, historically popular city of Tirupati, A.P. The main reason for the popularity of this jatara is that Gangamma is believed to be the younger sister of Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy. During the days of jatara organized by the authorities Read More
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
Venkateswara’s ‘Saare’ to Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru
Article posted on Saptagiri Magazine by – Dr. Venkata Harshavardhan R.D. Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Kartika Brahmotsavams is a spectacular festival of Tiruchanur and Tirupati. Just as Tirumala Brahmotsavam ends with CHAKRA SNANAM, even Tiruchanur Kartika Brahmotsavam ends with a Chakrasnanam on the auspicious Panchami Teertha day known as ‘Panchami Theertham’. Saare – From Tirumala to Read More
TTD – Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic Hospital, Tirupati
Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic Hospital / SV Ayurveda Hospital Dhanvantari Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the immanent divine consciousness, represents the divine healer in the tradition of Ayurveda. Lord Dhanvantari considered the God of Ayurvedic medicine is believed to have emerged from the sea during Samudra mathan, holding a pot of Amrit in one hand Read More