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: 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 […]
Tirumala, 9 October, 16: Surya Devata or the Sun God in Hinduism is considered to be an eye of the Virata Purusha, who is nothing but Lord Maha Vishnu Himself. IMPORTANCE: Being the chief deity among Navagrahas or the Nine Planets of Hindu Astrology Lord Surya is often portrayed as riding a chariot driven by […]
Tirumala, 8 October 2016: Mounted on the mammoth golden Gaja Vahanam, the Lord takes a majestic ride on the vehicle and blessed His devotees who thronged to witness a glimpse of Him in the four mada streets on Saturday evening. IMPORTANCE Elephants are a symbol of force, strength, kingly splendour. Even today taking on elephant […]
Tirumala, 8 October 2016: The richness, majesty and grandeur of Lord Malyappa Swamy is clearly exhibited on the glittering golden chariot procession-Radharanga Dolotsavam. After taking rides all alone on His favourite cars, Garuda and Hanumantha consecutively, the Lord took a colourful ride with His two consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi on the Swarna Ratham on Saturday […]
Tirumala, 8 October 2016: On the sixth day morning, the Lord Malayappa Swamy took celestial ride on His humble and noble devotee Hanumantha Vahana on Saturday. IMPORTANCE With regard to character, strength and ability, Hanuman was far superior to even humans. His surrender to the divine cause and his devotion to Lord Rama was unique, […]
GARUDA SEVA BASED ON “PANCHAVARNA RAHASYA” LAKHS WITNESS GARUDA VAHANAM Tirumala, 7 October 2016: On the fifth day evening, on Friday, as a part of the ongoing Srivari Sallakatla Brahmotsavams, Lord took celestial ride on His most favourite vehicle, Garuda Vahanam, in all His splendour and majesty. IMPORTANCE kapilaksham Garutmantam Suvarna Sadrusa Prabham Dirghabahum Brihatskandham […]
Tirumala, 7 October 2016: On the graceful fifth day, as a part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams of Srivaru in Tirumala, the Lord took celestial ride as the universal beauty – Mohini in a colourfully decked palanquin along with Lord Sri Krishna Swamy on palanquin. IMPORTANCE: Among the interesting incarnations of Lord Mahavishnu, Mohini is […]
Tirumala, 6 Oct 2016: On the fourth day evening, the Lord Malayappa Swamy in the guise of Lord Sri Krishna crushing the evil serpent king Kaliya, taking a victory ride on the tastefully decked “Sarvabhupala” vahanam. IMPORTANCE: In Sanskrit, “Sarva Bhupala” means the “Universal Emperor”. Lord Venkateswara is being worshiped by the rulers of all […]