Tirumala, 15 October 2015: The wooden miniatures of the various Vahanams of Lord Venkateswara put on for display have been attracting at the multi department exhibition. Shining wooden miniatures of Ashwa,Gaja,Hamsa,Garuda,etc are on display at the Museum section of the exhibition got up at the Kalyana Vedika on the Papavinasam Road as a part of […]
Tirumala, 15 October 2015: Every day is “Festival of Lights” in Tirumala, as you enter the hill shrine of Tirumala, where pilgrims can witness the unending lamps giving a picturesque look at Akhilandam located opposite main temple. Closer to the holy shrine of Lord Venkateswara you will witness huge Lamps blazing throughout day and night […]
Tirumala, October 14: Decades ago saint poet of Tallapaka in Kadapa district Annamacharya came to Tirumala on a hard and rigorous route to reach his beloved deity Lord Venkateswara. He almost crawled on his knees in expression of devotion for his beloved deity. A 15th-century Hindu saint known to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise […]
Tirumala,22 September 2015: In a record by itself nearly1.87 lakh devotees tonsured their heads in form of redeeming their vows at Tirumala during the ongoing Brahmotsavam. Disclosing the details at the Media Center Smt K. Baby Sarojini DyEO of Kalyana Katta said in all ten Kalyanakattas including one main and nine mini, 1600 barbers worked […]
Tirumala, 22 September 2015:The unique display of ancient coins, photos of Lord’s jewellery and inscriptions had attracted over 20,000 visitors at the exhibitions organized during the Brahmotsavams, says Dr.P V Ranganayakulu, Chief Museum Officer of S V Museum. Speaking to reporters at the Media center,Dr Ranganayakulu said among the 25 select items on display, the […]
Tirumala,September 21: The high brass vessel with white collared clothing and tied to roof to the four corners of the ceiling on the north east corner of Srivari Temple is the most watched location in Tirumala.At least two CC cameras and four guards are stationed on a 24×7 basis. This is the Tirumala Hundi,the akshaya […]
Tirumala, 21 September 2015: Tirumala hill shrine and abode of Lord Venkateswara is also known for its gardens growing special flowers and scented leafs used on a daily basis at Srivari Temple. Garlands and flowers play a significant role in the history of Tirumala and each one of them have a specific identity in the […]
Tirumala, 21 September 2015 : The devotees came like bees. They came in hordes by walk, by buses and also private vehicles. They came responding to the divine calling of Lord Venkateswara. They were not seeking rooms,or any other privileges but just Lords darshan on the Mada Streets.Their chanting of Govinda Namam resounded in the […]
Tirumala, 20 September 2015: Tirumala is eye of the fashion moguls of the world not only for the glittering festivities, grandeur of the jewelry decked deities but also for the shining black hair donated by the millions of devotees of Lord Venkateswara. Prominent Bollywood and Hollywood actresses and actors have a great crush for wigs […]
Tirumala,September 19: As one entered the hill shrine of Tirumala the massive electrical bill boards depicting the images of mythological deities particularly the avatars of Sri Vishnu will enthrall them with a rich devotional and spiritual environment . Some of them are 70 feet high and one near the CRO is a replica of the […]