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

Peculiar Terminology – Tirupati Balaji Temple

Article by – Sri T.K. Krishnaswami Thathacharya Peculiar Terminology Our ancient Hindus tried to focus the infinite powers and attributes of the invisible divinity in a visible image for ministering to our spiritual welfare. The Mahabharata (Mausala Parvam Chapter – V) states the origin of image worship. It is unknown when the Lord came to 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

Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavam – Srinivasa Mangapuram

Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsava Utsavam at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple The T.T.D. performs Various utsavas every year on different occasions to Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami in Srinivasamangapuram. One among them is the annual ‘Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsava utsavam’. This utsavam is conducted for three days in Ashadamasam. Legend There is an interesting Sthala Purana behind the celebrations of the Annual 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

Sri Lakshmi Jayanti in Tirupati 2022

Sri Lakshmi Jayanti in Tirupati – Sri GovindarajaSwami Temple Tremendous importance is attached to this ‘Sri Lakshmi Jayanti’ ritual which is performed in Sri Govindarajaswami temple, Tirupati. Temples are representatives of our culture and traditions. Festivals are an important part of our culture. They are some special occasions, bringing people together to commemorate rituals. One 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