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 […]
Tirumala, 27 Sep. 16: In connection with the annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara which is scheduled from October 3 to 11, the traditional temple cleansing festival performed with religious pomp in the hill shrine of Tirumala on Tuesday. SIGNIFICANCE: In the jargon of Agama, thus unique fete is known as “Koil Alwar a Tirumanjanam” which […]
Tirupati, 19 September 2016: The holy and religious event of Pavitrotsavam is scheduled to be performed at the Sri Venkateswara swami temple at Bangalore from October 26-28 for which Ankurarpanam will be conducted on October 25th. As per vedic traditions Pavitrotsavam is performed annually in temples to ward off lapses caused by either temple staff, […]
Tirumala, 16 Sep. 16: The trial run of prominent vahana seva of the annual Brahmotsavam was conducted with all fan fare in full format during the Pournami Garuda Seva this evening at the Mada streets. As part of the exercise the TTD Chairman Dr Ch Krishnamurthy, TTD EO Dr D Sambasiva Rao along with Tirumala […]
Tirupati, 16 Sep. 16: The holy annual event of Pavitrotsavam concluded at the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor with Maha Purnahuti and Pavitra Visarjan rituals amidst religious fervor and devotional elixir. As part of the Pavitrotsavam Maha Purnahuti, Shanti Homa, Pavitra Visarjan, Kumbha Prokshana and Nivedana were performed as per Vedic traditions and Theertha Prasadam […]