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
Tag: Tirumala
Tirumala is a spiritual place in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the neighborhoods of the Tirupati city
Garuda – The Valiant
Article by Smt. D.K. Ahana Lakshmi Garuda – Pakshiraja Garuda is described as Pakshiraja, the king of Birds. All of us recognize him as the vahana or mount of Lord Vishnu. When you enter a Vishnu temple, there is an image or icon of Garuda at the entrance. He is celebrated as ‘Periya Thiruvadi’ just Read More
Divya Prabandha Ghoshti – Tirumala Brahmotsavam
Article by – Sri Anantha Madabhooshi Divya Prabandha Ghoshti The annual 9-day festival originally believed to be initiated by Lord Brahma Himself aeons ago, the Tirumala Brahmotsavam, continuously gets better in execution year after year. This festival is not like any other festival held in Tirumala for Lord Malayappa Swami. What makes this unique is Read More
5 Idols of Tirupati Balaji – Pancha Berams
Pancha Berams of Tirupati Balaji Lord SRINIVASA is the heavenly Wishing Tree (kalpa taruvu) to those who yearn for Him, gold to those who hold his hand, advance honorarium to those who worship Him, a diamond on hand to those who serve Him, the Ultimate God to those who conceive of Him, fulfiller of desires Read More
Kshetrapalaka Sila / A stone of Kshetrapalaka
Kshetrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshetrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshetrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
Kshethrapalaka Sila / A stone of Kshethrapalaka
Kshethrapalaka Sila (A stone of Kshethrapalaka i.e., an inferior manifestation of Shiva) In the premises of Dhwajasthambha Mandapam towards the northeast direction, you can find an elevated stone platform whose height is 18 inches. This platform which is similar in shape to the Balipeetham is known as Kshethrapalaka Sila (Kshethrapalaka Stone). click here to read Read More
Karthika Deepotsavam in Tirumala Temple
Karthika Deepotsavam “Deepotsavam” – Festival of lamps during Kritika star is an annual ritual being celebrated in Srivari Temple, Tirumala. Kritika Deepotsavam is observed in the month of Karthika (according to Tamil month) when the star Krithika prevails during ‘Raatrimana’ (night) and usually falls in November or December. This traditional ritual has been celebrated in Read More
Sri Vikhanasacharya
Sri Vikhanasacharya Shrine On the Tirumala hills, there is a shrine of Sri Vikhanasacharya on the side of Sri Varahaswami temple near Swami Pushkarini. One may have the darshan of sage Vikhanasacharya’s temple on their next visit to Tirumala. Click here for Sri Varaha Swamy Temple’s location. The Agama which was laid by Vaikhanasa Maharshi Read More
Wide meanings for the words Tirupati & Tirumala
Tirupati & Tirumala Tiru ‘Tiru’ is a Tamil word in both Tirupati and Tirumala. ‘Tiru’ is affixed to several villages and towns in Tamil Nadu. For example: Tirunelveli, Tiruchinapalli, Tiruvallikkeni, Tirunindravur. It has become a tradition for Tamil to affix the word ‘Tiru’ indicating the honor of persons. The word ‘Tiru’ is prevalent in the 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
