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
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.
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
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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
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Peculiar Terminology – Tirupati Balaji Temple
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3 Modes of Prayer
3 Modes of Prayer Man, not only yearns for his well-being but also for the welfare of mankind. It is best channeled through a prayer. A prayer should be uttered with concentration. Prayer / Worship prescribes three steps : Salutation to the lotus feet of Lord Narayana Utterance of the pure name of Narayana and Read More