Tirumala, 11 October 2016: The nine-day mega religious festival of annual srivari brahmotsavams is a huge success registering a record of all sorts in every wing with the divine blessings of Lord Venkateswara said, TTD EO Dr D Sambasiva Rao with excitement. The TTD administrative chief complimented all the heads of various departments, police, vigilance, […]
TIRUMALA, 11 October 2016: The celestial nine-day Navahnika Salakatla Srivari Brahmotsavams has come to a grand conclusion with Chakrasnana Mahotsavam on Tuesday morning. PALANQUIN FESTIVAL Prior to the mega religious fete, palanquin festival or Pallaki Utsavam was held in connection with the culmination of the event, where in the utsavarulu were brought from Tirumala temple […]
Tirumala, 10 October 2i16: The TIrupati Laddu, the GI tagged highly venerated ‘ take away’ from Tirumala for every devotee of Lord Venkateswara which celebrated its diamond jubilee in 2015 is as iconic and resplendent as many other popular land marks of the hill shrine. The classical and traditional item ‘on the agenda of every […]
Tirumala, 10 October 2016: Just like the holy wall at Bethlehem (Israel), the four mada streets around the Srivari temple at Tirumala have now become a treasure trove of devotional culture and new address for spiritual environment of Tirumala. What was once the congested by lanes of Tirumala township has now shaped into a vast […]
Tirumala, 10 October 2016: A record collection of Rs.17.30 crore has been collected in the seven days of the Brahmotsavam-2016, a hike of Rs 4 crores over previous year, has mirrored the growing devotion and number of pilgrims visiting Tirumala to participate in the celestial event. Briefing newsmen, Sri G. Kodandarama Rao, the Dy EO […]
Tirumala, 10 October 2016: On the eighth day on Monday, the Lord Malayappa Swamy flanked by His two consorts took celestial ride on the mammoth wooden chariot in the four mada streets of Tirumala on the penultimate day of Srivari annual brahmotsavams. SIGNIFICANCE “Rathotsavam Kesavam Dristwa Punarjanma Na Vidhate” meaning with just a glimpse of […]
Tirumala, 9 October, 2016: On seventh day evening, in the pleasant moon light, Lord took celestial ride on the illuminating Chandraprabha Vahanam and blessed his devotees on Sunday night. IMPORTANCE Chandra, according to Puranas, is white in color. He is described as a young, beautiful, fair, two-armed god who has a club and a lotus […]
Tirumala, 9 October 2016: As part of the ongoing Brahmotsavam festival the Golden Umbrella festival was grandly celebrated at Tirumala on Sunday evening. As part of the age old custom the staff of the Kalyana Katta (barbers) ceremonially install a brand new Golden Umbrella ahead of the prestigious and auspicious Rathotsavam event at Tirumala tomorrow […]
Tirumala, 9 October 2016: On the final day in the series of Snapana Tirumanjanam performed to Lord Sri Malayppa Swamy, it’s been a visual treat to watch the tastefully decorated platform with oranges and orchids, while the garlands made of sweet corn, strawberries mused the devotees. SNAPANAM PERFORMED The deities were made to sit on […]