Akhilandam or Garudakambam
Garudakambam, also called Akhilandam, is opposite Srivari temple with high and big pillars. In the olden days, this was situated in the temple backside to the Garudalwar. That’s why it was called ‘Garudakambam’. Here coconuts and lamps were offered by the devotees.
Due to influx of the devotees, this was changed near Dwajasthambam and later to the outside of the temple. At this Garudakambam, devotees light oil lamps, break coconuts and offer camphor Harati after the darshan of Lord Venkateswara.
Devotees think that by this Kainkaryam, their pilgrimage is completed.
Kaliyuga Pratyaksha Daivam
Temples of India symbolise our ancient Tradition and Culture. Sri Maha Vishnu manifested as Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala to annihilate the sins and bless the devotees. Tirumala is regarded as Bhuloka Vaikuntam and Lord Venkateswara Swami is popularly known as ‘Kaliyuga Pratyaksha Daivam’.
Tirumala occupies a prominent place among the 108 Divyadesams.
Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam
The Venkatachala Mahatmyam reveals the sanctity and antiquity of Tirumala in detail. Tirumala is famous for festivals like Daily Kalyanotsavam and Annual Brahmotsavam from the ancient time to the present day as it is said ‘Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam’. The ‘Emperor of Universe’ is an evergreen bridegroom.
The threshold of Tirumala is always decorated with auspicious arches of green leaves and the entire Seven Hills is the abode of never-ending festivities and celebrations. The Omnipresence of Lord Venkateswara is proclaimed by Upanishads as ‘Sarvam Vishnumayam Jagat’.
