Tirumala, October 11, 2013: The procession of Lord Venkateswara on the seventh day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam atop the Suryaprabha Vahanam was an enthralling experience to all the devotees. The Tirumala deity rides atop a vehicle adorned by Surya, the sun god, who was the key architect of life of humans, animals and plants. All devout offer prayers to Sun […]
Special Story onGarlands and flower decorations of Lord Venkateswara Unique garlands for unique festivals and days Tulasi, betel leaves, mango leaves and saligram dominate Lords malas Tirumala, October 11: Lord Venkateswara is known popularly as a Alankarapriya, one who loved good dress, jewelry and also garlands and hence his treasury is full of gold and silver trinkets and also […]
Tirumala, October 10: TTD has decided to take up all constructions activity in Tirumala, one of the holiest religious hill shrine of south India only after environmental impact analysis with a goal to preserve the rich environment and bio-diversity around it. We have been insisting that there should be no construction activity in the hill […]
About 58189, pilgrims had Srivari Darshanam on October 10th. Current Situation of Pilgrim darshan particulars of various categories of darshan line with waiting compartments and waiting hours details-Sarva Darshan (Free darshan)-24 compartments/13 hours; Divya Darshan (Footpath darshan)-6 compartments/3 hours; Special Entry Darshan (Rs.300 Darshan)-after 8am.
GAJA VAHANAM Tirumala, October 10, 2013: On the evening of the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, Lord Venkateswara enthralled the devotees on the Gaja Vahanam. Elephant has been a vehicle of the Tirumala deity from time immemorial. The richness of hindu mythology lies in its generosity to provide a respectable position of worship even for various species of fauna. […]
SWARNA RATHOTSAVAM Tirumala, October 10, 2013: The Sixth day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam at Tirumala heralds a distinct and unique celebration popularly known Swarna Rathotsavam (the festival of the Golden chariot). This mighty Newly built 32-feet tall Swarna ratham will be the unique one of its kind in the country. About 74 kilos of gold, 2,900 kilos […]
Tirumala, October 10: The devotional platform at the four Mada street came alive with the folk and legendary characters – Laurel and Hardy, the magical knife thrower and the wooden horse rider and folk artists dancing to rhythm of drums. The team of artists hailing from a remote village of Palamaner mandal in Chittoor district enthralled the […]
About 40,450 pilgrims had Srivari Darshanam on October 10th between 3am to 6pm. Current Situation of Pilgrim darshan particulars of various categories of darshan line with waiting compartments and waiting hours details-Sarva Darshan (Free darshan)-31 compartments/16 hours; Divya Darshan (Footpath darshan)-13 compartments/6 hours; Special Entry Darshan (Rs.300 Darshan)-closed for the day.
Day 6-Hanumantha Vahanam Tirumala, October 10, 2013: On the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara gives darshan to his devout followers on the Hanuman Vahanam. Hanuman is considered one of the top devotees of Lord Vishnu in one of his avatars as Lord Rama. He is also hailed as a exponent of all four vedas, Nava vyakarana pundit and destroyer of Lanka. Hanuman is considered as an embodiment of Wisdom, Muscle power, success, Braveness, health, […]
About 63,393 pilgrims had Srivari Darshanam on October 9th. Current Situation of Pilgrim darshan particulars of various categories of darshan line with waiting compartments and waiting hours details-Sarva Darshan (Free darshan)-24 compartments/13 hours; Divya Darshan (Footpath darshan)-10 compartments/5 hours; Special Entry Darshan (Rs.300 Darshan)-after 8am direct.
