Tiruchanur, 20 November 2017: The folk dance artistes who hailed from southern states of India have been remaining as a special attraction during annual fete. On Monday it is the turn of folk dancers from Telengana to show their expertise before vahanam procession. The Kommu Koya and Oggudolu performed by Sri Rajaiah team from Bhadrachalam […]
Tirupati, 17 November 2017:Ananatalwar is the disciple of Sri Ramanuja and a fond devotee who undertook Pushpa kaikarya of Lord Venkateshwara for life. Legend says that Lord appeared as a 12 year old boy to assist the Alwar couple who were digging a pond for growing flower garden but the Alwars did not like the […]
Tiruchanur, 16 November 2017: There are many interesting stories by many Puranas making rounds in the pilgrim circles about the wedding of divine couple Padmavathi-Venkateswara. As per the legend, Lord Venkateswara happened to meet Goddess Padmavathi Devi first in Narayana Vanam. Hence this area became popular as “Narayana Varam” since the Goddess expressed Her love […]
Tiruchanur, 14 November 2017: From time immemorial as denoted in the Rig Veda, Tiruchanur stood for Goddess of Wealth, Mahalakshmi as the noun Tiruchana indicated wealth, progress, Profits and advantage to society. In the past the village on outskirts of Tirupati also hosted the ashram of Sri Shakuni maharshi and as such was referred to […]
Tiruchanur, 13 November 2017: Goddess Padmavathi Devi of Tiruchanoor, who sits on riches, enjoys all the rituals, sevas, puja kainkaryams that are being followed in this famous shrine since centuries as per the tenets of Pancharatra Agama Shastra. PANCHARATRA TAUGHT BY LORD HIMSELF While Sri Vikhanasa Maharshi taught the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama Puja system […]
Tiruchanur, 12 Nov,2017: The auspicious ritual of ‘Laksha Kumkumarchana’ will be observed with religious fervour on November 14 in the famous shrine of Goddess Sri Padamvathi Devi temple at Tiruchanur. AS A PRELUDE TO ANNUAL FETE The event, which is considered auspicious will be performed between 8am and 12 noon, amidst the renditions of sacred […]
Tiruchanur, 11 Nov. 17: The annual Navahnika Karthika Brahmotsavams in the famous temple of Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi is all set commence from November 15 which will last up to November 23 showcasing her divine splendour and grandeur. MAHALAKSHMI INCARNATION On the lines of Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams, Lord Brahma, the Creator had the privilege of […]
Tirumala, 29 September 2017: The Sodasa Vahana Sevas (16 vahanams) of Lord Malayappa Swamy during annual Srivari Brahmotsavams at Tirumala are being lead by Brahma Radham during the procession along four mada streets. As per the legend it is believed that Lord Brahma – the creator among Trinity, first conducted Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavams of Lord […]
Tirumala, 28 September 2017: The doyen of seven hills, Lord Venkateswara is not just Alankara Priya and Anna Priya but also Nada Priya. Thousands of sankeertans written on his glory by Annamacharya and Alwars and other Dasas are examples of how he savored praises from devotees and granted them boons and bliss. Legends show that […]
Tirumala, 27 September 2017: The common devotee focus of TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) took another leap with the focus on facilitation of weddings at the hill shrine- complete with kalyana mantyapams, purohits, wedding arrangements and even darshan for newly wedded couple, their parents and select relations etc. Why people run to Tirumala for weddings.’People are […]