Evolution of Tirupati The divine hills of Tirumala are believed to be directly brought from the celestial Sri Vaikuntam and placed on earth for the benefit of mankind. This holy hill is called ‘Venkatachalam’. Lord Vishnu appeared here in the self-manifested form as ‘Srinivasa’ eons before, worshipped by devotees from all corners of the world. 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 Srinivasa Divyaanugraha Homam
Sri Srinivasa Divyaanugraha Homam Sri Srinivasa Divyaanugraha 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 Venkateswara Saptha Go Pradakshina Mandiram
Sri Venkateswara Saptha Go Pradakshina Mandiram Cow worship is always considered a sacred activity for Hindus. It is revered as a symbol of prosperity as Goddess Maha Lakshmi is believed to live in the animal, thus bestowing health and wealth to Her devotees. Since time immemorial, all the dynasties that were part of the Bharata Read More
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Padala Mandapam
Padala Mandapam The Seven Hills of Tirumala are as sacred as the Vedas. The holy Vedic hymns are their stones. The root of the footpath leading to the top of these hills, Alipiri, is the pedestal of the seven hills. A pilgrim takes the first step of the journey to the holy abode of the Read More
Glory of Lord Venkateswara – Tirupati Balaji
Glory of Tirupati Balaji Lord Sri Venkateswara is the supreme God. Devotees across the world throng the holy shrine in Tirumala throughout the year to offer their vows on fulfillment of their wishes. A glimpse of God even for a few seconds will make them forget their travails of the journey. Bhakta Sulabha Generally, it is Read More
Tirupati Balaji Idol Description
A description of the idol of Lord Venkateswara (Tirupati Balaji) The idol of the Lord, Tirupati Balaji, or Lord Venkateswara Swamy is a majestic, beautiful, and superbly executed one. The full majesty, divine grace, and unbounded compassion of the Lord is manifest even to the uninitiated either when the Lord gives darshan draped in all Read More
Tirupati Balaji – Dhruva Bera – Tirumala Temple
Tirupati Balaji The main Deity famously known as Tirupati Balaji is also termed mula virat (Moola Virat), Dhruva Murthy, Dhruva Beram, and Mula beram. (moola beram). This idol of Salagrama stone self-manifestation of the Lord wearing a disc and conch in the sanctum sanctorum of Ananda Nilaya. It is about 8 feet high. The Dhruvabera Read More
Utlotsavam or Sikyotsavam
Sikyotsavam or Utlotsavam Sikyotsavam or Utlotsavam or Uriyadi festival is celebrated with full gaiety and religious fervor in Tirumala and Tirupati every year. This is a Historical festival celebrated and many devotees participate to observe the event. Lord Venkateswara’s Temple is known for many festivals throughout the year and it is called ‘Nitya Kalyanam Pacchatoranam’. Read More
Sri Kodandarama Swamy, Tirupati
Sri Kodandarama Swamy – ISTAARTHA RAMUDU There are many famous temples in and around Tirupati. Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is one of the famous and ancient historical temples and is at a distance of 1.5 km from Tirupati Railway station. By Worshipping Sri Kodanda Ramachandra Murthi of this temple, the desires of the devotees will Read More
Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma – Sister of Lord Srinivasa
Tataiahgunta Gangamma Gangamma the deity of Tatayyagunta is the sister of the God of Tirumala. ‘Saare’ i.e., traditional gifts are sent by Her Brother of Tirumala to the local festival called ‘Ganga Jatara’ every year. These traditional gifts halt first at the temple of Govindaraja Swami in Tirupati and then are taken to the temple Read More
