Annadanam Samam Danam Trilokeshu Na Vidhathe -These are the verses from the Vedas, meaning Annadanam is supreme and incomparable to any charity. Hence giving food to the devotees is more than attaining heaven. The temple management of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) has taken up this noble task of serving the hungry providing free food in the […]
TIRUPATI, MARCH 18: The temple administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTDs) gear up to celebrate yet another mega religious fete, this time related to its shrines of Lord Sri Rama located both in Tirupati and at Valmikipuram. Usually the annual fetes are observed in connection with the festival of Sri Rama Navami every year. Both the […]
Tirumala, Nov 10,2013: In the holy hills of Tirumala which houses the world famous temple of Lord Venkateswara, every day is a festival day. In fact there is no exaggeration that around 433 festivals are being observed all through 365 days since several centuries. There is a first mention about the different types of festivals […]
Two hospitals, over six dispensaries and several tertiary referral super specialties and a blood bank-For a religious and philanthropic organization like the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams offering Medicare for the poor, deserving and the devotees is a hall mark of its service to society. The TTD has set forth a broad road map to serve the […]
The 13th century temple complex of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala has been extended, renovated and refurbished over several centuries. The Mahadwaram popularly referred to as the Padi Kavali Maha Dwara or Outer Gopuram stands out as a spectacular specimen of tall structures of all Hindu temple shrines in the country. Standing on a quadrangular base its architecture belongs to the later Chola period. The grand gopuram comprised of several Tamil […]
Tirumala, October 25 : The dols and drums of yesteryears are still in service of Lord Venkateswara are very much his favourites even today. Four times a day the instruments are put to use in the service of the divine deity of the seven hills in the Srivari Temple. The Dols, Mukku Veena,Tirichinallu, Gauru Gollu, Sanna dolu and Shruti are among the 19 instruments […]
Tirumala, October 25: Right opposite to Mahadwaaram of the Srivari Temple at Tirumala is the temple of Bedi Hanuman and the grand stand of Akhanda on a high platform about a furlong away . A visit to the temple and the Akhanda marked the end of the paada yatra vow of the pilgrims . Bedi Anjaneya temple: It is said that the young […]
Tirumala October 23: As thousands of devotees throng the Sri Vari Temple for the divine darshan of Lord Venkateswara, the temple authorities particularly the Archakas take care in decorations and beautification of the environment around the Mula Virat (divine idol) of Lord Venkateswara and also the Utsava Idols. All the belognings of the Lord, ornaments, daily use vessels (a silver) and severa gold utensils besides […]
TIRUMALA, OCTOBER 23: Sacred epics say that every stone, tree, sand particle, air, birds, animals dwelling in the sacred Seshachala ranges that house the world famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara is manifested with divinity. According to Brahma Purana and Skanda Purana there are about 66 crores of holy teerthams in the green cover of seshachala […]
Tirumala, October 22: The Swami Pushkarani Harathi Puja is one of the sacred rituals performed at Tirumala every day preferably in the evenings. It is a ritual to pay respects to the natural spring fresh Water Lake located on the northern side of the Srivari temple. The water of this lake is considered holy and […]