Annamayya Sankeerthanas Thoughts about the Saint Composer, Sri Annamacharya would not be far away, when there is mention of Lord Venkateswara and Tirumala. For, it is he, Annamayya, who has described vividly, the many facets of Lord Srinivasa’s life— His numerous awe-inspiring virtues, His beloved consort, Alivelumanga / Padmavathi Devi, and devotees’ faith— through thousands Read More
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Tallapaka Annamacharya (22 May 1408 – 4 April 1503), also popularly known as Annamayya, was a musician, composer, and a Hindu saint. He is the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called samkirtanas.
Sankeerthana Bhandagaram – Inside Tirumala Temple
Sankeerthana Bhandagaram Adjacent to Sabhera’s room a south-facing room is there. This room has big pillars with beautiful carvings on them. This is known as Sankeerthana Bhandagaram. Some call this room by name Tallapaka Ara i.e., room. There is a board which says that this is Annamacharya Bhandagaram. This Bhandagaram (treasury) room has wooden doors. Read More
Ramulavari Meda (Rama’s Abode) – Tirupati Balaji Temple
Ramulavari Meda / Rama’s Abode As soon as you cross Snapana Mandapam there is a narrow 12″ x 10″ passage. This is known as Ramulavari Meda. Before 1262-65 A.D. the researchers believe that this was not there. They believe that this was a part of the present Vaikunta Pradakshina path. To enter Ramulavari Meda from Read More
Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Tallapaka
Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple Tallapaka is the Birthplace of Padakavitha Pitamaha Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya who wrote more than 32 thousand kirthanas on Sri Venkateswara Swamy of Tirumala. There is a Vishnu temple in Tallapaka. The deity of the temple is Sri Chennakesava Swamy who is known for His benevolence towards the devotees who are in Read More
Importance of Tirumala Hills
Tirumala Hills Some temples are situated on the banks of rivers. Some can be seen in the forests. Some others are on the mountain tops and others are in caves. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is in a mountainous forest area. Both the Hill and the river have become sacred on account of Swami’s presence. Read More
Tallapaka Annamacharya
Tallapaka Annamacharya Tallapaka Annamacharya had composed 32,000 devotional songs on Lord Venkateswara. Even today, the songs are being sung and played all over the world. The exotic Rasas makes the song live for all seasons. Every celebration at Tirumala is not complete without the songs from Annamacharya. The greatness of Annamayya songs is that Lord Read More
