Tirumala, 19 September 2015: On the fourth day evening the Lord is taken out in procession on a vehicle called as Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam signifying that He is the Lord of Lords. Sarva bhoopala meaning the God in charge of the earth, water and air become the pall bearers of his vehicle. Along with the […]
Tirumala, 19 September 2015: The holy and sacred ritual of Andal Mala presentation to the Lord Venkateswara was performed in full vigor and piety at the Srivari Temple this evening. The 80 year old His Holiness Sri Sri Pedda Jeeyangar,a descendent of Sri Ramananuja performed the ritual of carrying the Andal mala on his head […]
Tirumala, 19 September 2015: On the fourth day morning of the Lord is taken out in a procession on KalpaVruksha Vahanam signifying that He is the giver of boons to his devotees and fulfills their wishes. KalpaVruksha is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Hindu mythology. It has emerged out of the churning of milky sea […]
Tirumala, 18 September 2015: I On the evening of the third day, the Lord is again taken out in a procession along with his concerts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi in a palanquin decorated with a canopy of pearls. Pearl is said to be a symbol of purity and royalty. The Lord charmed His devotees […]
Tirumala, 18 September 2015: On the third day morning the Lord is taken out in a procession on Simha Vahanam. Simha- the Lion is a symbol of royalty and power. Lord assumed the form of half man and half lion in his Narasimha Avathara. Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagavath Geetha that He is the […]
Tirumala, 17 September 2015: The grand procession of Lord Venkateswara on the second day of Salakatla Brahmotsavam on the beautiful Hamsa Vahanam is colourful feast to the tens of thousands of eyes. Lord Venkateswara as Malayappa swamy blessed his devotees as Veenapani Saraswati atop Hamsa or Swan. Swan or Hamsa also stands out for its […]
Tirumala, 17 September 2015: On the sunny morning of the on-going annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara the processional deity of Lord Malayappa Swamy was taken out in a grand procession on ‘Chinna Sesha Vahanam’ around the holy mada’ streets encircling the holy shrine. Thousands of devotees witnessed the divine procession which lasted for over two […]
Tirumala, 16 September 2015 : The Lord of Lords takes pleasure ride on the mighty seven-hooded Serpent on the first day of Brahmotsavams on the tastefully decorated Peddasesha Vahanam. The mighty serpent plays a vital role in Hindu Mythology as it is on this mammoth snake that Lord Vishnu reclines while sleeping in the milky […]
Tirumala, 16 September 2015: Dwajarohanam marks the beginning of Nine day spiritual bonanza for devotees of Lord Venkateswara as it is the first traditional religious ceremony which is being observed during the Annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam. Dhwajarohanam has been carried out in a religious atmosphere amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras by the Archakas of the […]
COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF LORD GIVES GREEN SIGNAL FOR MEGA FETE TIRUMALA, SEPT. 15: The annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala has been flagged off with ceremonious Ankurarpanam or beejavapanam festival which is considered to be one of the most important rituals of the Vaikhanasa Agama. Earlier in the evening the commander in chief […]