Tirumala, 6 October 2016: After completing the celestial ride over five vahanams during the last three days, on the fourth day morning, on Thursday, the Lord Malayappa Swamy takes a colourful ride on the Divine wish fulfilling tree – Kalpavriksha Vahanam. SIGNIFICANCE: When the Gods and Demons are churning the milky ocean for divine nectar-Amritam, […]
Tirumala, 5 October 2016: On the pleasant evening of Wednesday, the Lord Malayappa Swamy flanked by His two consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi was taken on a celestial ride on the finely decked pearl canopy around the four mada streets, giving a soothing feel to the millions of eyes. BOND BETWEEN PEARL AND LORD VISHNU In […]
SNAPANAM, A RITUAL TO CHANNELIZE DIVINITY OF LORD VENKATESWARA Tirumala, 5 October 2016: As pundits chanted vedic hymns and priests performed variety of Abhisekham to the utsava idols of Sri Malayappaswamy and his consorts, part of the celestial Salakatla Brahmotsavam, the the second day Snapana Thirumanjanam, completed to the encore of glittering rituals at the […]
Tirumala, 5 October 2016: On the third day on Wednesday, Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy as Yoga Murthi took a pride ride on the ferocious Simha Vahanam and blessed the devotees in Tirumala as a part of the ongoing annual srivari brhamotsavams. IMPORTANCE According to the theology of Vaishnavism, Narasiṁhavataram, the ferocious half lion and half […]
Tirumala, 4 October 2016: In the guise of Saraswathi Devi-the Goddess of Wisdom, the Lord Malayappa Swamy takes a delightful ride on the golden Hamsa Vahanam-the swan vehicle holding Veena in one hand on the second day evening. IMPORTANCE: The goddess Saraswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in pure white, often seated […]
Tirumala, 4 October 2016: The holy and hoary event of Snapana Thirumanjanam at the Srivari Temple as part of the annual Brahmotsavms commenced today in full vigor providing a beautiful sight enthralling the devotees with fruits and floral decorations. DEITIES TAKE AROMATIC BATH UNDER FRUITY UMBRELLA The surprise display at the Snapana Thirumanjanam ritual at […]
Tirumala, 4 October 2016: On the second day morning on Tuesday, the processional deity of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy all alone takes a pride ride on the cute, five-hooded serpent king Vasuki. IMPORTANCE According to Hindu mythology it is the divine snake which is associated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. In Samudra Madhanam, […]
Tirumala, 3 October 2016: The Vahana Sevas of Lord during the nine-day event of annual Srivari Brahmotsavams commenced with Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva in the pleasant evening of Monday at Tirumala. Seated elegantly, flanked by His two consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi on either sides, on the mighty seven hooded serpent vehicle, Pedda Sesha Vahana, the […]
LOYAL GARUDA INVITES DEITIES TO HIS MASTER’S FETE DHWAJAROHANAM PERFORMED IN MEENA LAGNA RELIGIOUS FERVOUR MARKS THE TRADITIONAL FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY Tirumala, 3 October 2016: The salakatla brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala commenced on a religious note with the traditional Garuda Flag hoisting ceremony in the Meena Lagnam between 6:15pm to 6:30pm in Tirumala […]
Tirumala, 2 October 2016: Ankurarpanam or Beejavapanam is one of the most important rituals of the Vaikhanasa Agama. Ankuararpanam means “sowing the seed”. The essence of this ritual is to make a Sankalpa(Wish) to celebrate a utsavam (Festival) and get the grace of the Lord. Ankurarpanam was performed with religious fervour in Tirumala temple on […]