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POURNAMI GARUDA SEVA ON NOVEMBER 19 TIRUMALA, 17 NOVEMBER 2021: The annual Karthika Parva Deepotsavam will be observed in Tirumala temple on November 18. The ghee lit lamps illuminate the temple on this special occasion. Apart from the main temples, all the sub-shrines are lit with ghee lamps. This event will be observed between […]
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT, SAYS FIRST TIME VISITORS TO TIRUMALA DEVOTEES ENTER SRIVARI TEMPLE CHANTING GOVINDA NAMAM Tirumala, 14 Oct. 21: TTD’s Srivari Brahmotsava Darshan to devotees of weaker sections and from remote regions successfully completed on Thursday. As part of its agenda for propagation of Sanatana Hindu Dharma TTD took up this challenging task in collaboration […]
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VAHANA SEVAS IN EKANTAM DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS GARUDA SEVA ON OCTOBER 11 Tirumala, 26 September 2021: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up to organise the nine-day mega annual festival of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams which is scheduled between October 7 to 15 in Ekantam owing to Covid restrictions. Following are the details of the festivities […]
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Tirumala, 20 Sep. 20: The garlands made of a variety of dry seeds remained as a special attraction during the Snapana Tirumanjanam of Sri Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi held at Ranganayakula Mandapam in Tirumala temple as a part of the ongoing annual brahmotsavams. The grandeur of the Snapana Tirumanjanam enhanced when the […]
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Tirumala, 4 September 2020: The sale of Tirupati laddu Prasadam in jute bags instead of plastic covers since last year has earned a popular response from pilgrims. After banning the use of plastic bottles and plastic carry bags at Tirumala as an eco-friendly initiative, the TTD has been pondering in replacing the popular laddu bags […]
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Tirumala, 3 Dec. 19: TTD is organising Karthikamasa puja for Seven Akka Devatalu located in the first ghat road of Tirumala. These sibling deities are believed to be the guardians of the down ghat road and ensure safe journey of pilgrims. The festival will be conducted under the ageis of TTD transport department on December […]
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Tiruchanoor, 30 Nov. 19: The last and most important fete in the Navahnika Karthika Brahmotsavams at Tiruchanoor is Panchami Theertham where in the Sudarshana Chakrattalwar will be rendered sacred bath in holy water of Padma Sarovaram on Sunday. IMPORTANCE: This fete assumed importance as it is believed that Sri Padmavathi Devi originated from the 1000 […]
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Tiruchanoor, 28 Nov. 19: Sri Padmavathi Devi, Alarmel Mangai, Sarva Swatantra Veera Lakshmi-call Her by any name-the Goddess who sits on Riches is offered delicious Naivedyam thrice a day besides special Prasadams every day. On the first bell at 6.30 am the deity is offered Sira, Pongal (Salt Pongal), Sweet Pongal (Jaggery Pongal), Pulihora (Tamarind […]
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Tiruchanoor, 26 Nov. 19: Legends and Pancharatra Agamas say that Gaja vahana, the divine elephant-Iravata with four tusks is a symbolic of four Vedas and favourite carrier of goddess Padmavathi. As highlight of the ongoing Brahmotsavams Gaja vahanam will be held on Wednesday evening on November 27. Hence caparisoned elephants, horses, and bulls dominate all the […]
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Tiruchanoor, 25 Nov. 19: The Gagundra mandapam, with a 151 year devotional history is utilised as venue of daily naivedyam and rest after vahana sevas -twice a day – particularly during Brahmotsavams and other festivals of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru at Tiruchanoor. The mandapam adjacent to Padma Sarovar near Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor was erected […]