Tiruchanur, 29 November 2013: Dwajarohanam was performed in the famous temple of Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, signalling the commencement of the nine-day annual Kartheeka Brahmotsavam of Goddess Padmavathi on Friday. The sacred yellow cloth flag with the imprint of Gaja, the celestial carrier of Goddess Padmavathi, was hoisted atop the golden flag post, `Dwajasthambham,’ situated inside the […]
TIRUCHANUR, NOV 28: Processional deity of Lord Senadhipathi Varu were taken out in a procession around four mada streets as part of Ankurarpanam a preparatory function before the start of the Annual Kartheeka Brahmotsavam in Sri Padmavathi ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor on Thursday evening. Later temple priests performed Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam inside the Temple. Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman […]
Tirumala, October 13,2013: The Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam came to crescendo and climaxed on the Ninth day with the Chakrasnanam ritual performed in the presence of thousands of devotees at the Swami Puskarini near the Tirumala Temple. The Chakrasnanam signaled the penultimate ritual of the nine day devotional and spiritual bonanza at Srivari Temple, Tirumala. As part of the event […]
Tirumala, October 12, 2013: Lord Venkateswara rides his horse chariot in the evening of eighth day of the Srivari Brahmotsavam-2013 and enthralls pilgrims who descend to the hill town as the festival reaches a crescendo and marches towards conclusion. The Ashwa Vahanam procession denotes one of his most popular and well received avatars Kalki – a Good Samaritan […]
Tirumala, 12, October: On the penultimate day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam-2013, on the eighth day, the Malayapaswamy along with His consorts is seated on a high pedestal throne and is taken on a procession around the four-mada streets on a wooden chariot which is over 35- feet tall. The Rathotsavam festival is a highly emotional event known for […]
Tirumala, October 11, 2013: On the EVENING of seventh day of the Srivari Navarathri Brahmotsavam at Tirumala the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara rides atop a Chandra Prabha Vahanam in the form of Sri Venugopala swamy to the delight of thousands of devotees who gather around the four mada streets to witness the divine event. Chandra, or the moon stands for promoting medicinal values among living beings including plants. As per the scripts in the […]
Tirumala, Oct 11, 2013: The Nayee brahmina association(Barber) Kalyana Katta Tirumla has taken the Golden Umbrella into a procession from Kalyana Katta around four mada streets and placed the umbrella atop the Wooden Chariot on Friday evening as part of ongoing Sri Vari Salakatla Brahmotsavam. The Nayee Brahmina Association has been following this kind of tradition of arranging the Golden umbrella during […]
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 […]
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 […]