Tirumala, 22 September 2015: On the evening of seventh day of the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam at Tirumala the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara rides atop a Chandra Prabha Vahanam to the delight of thousands of devotees who gather around the four mada streets to witness the divine event. Chandra, or the moon stands for promoting medicinal […]
Tirumala, 22 September 2015: Papinos and Ice guava from Thailand and Grapes from California were the main attraction of the Snapana Thirumanjanam ritual conducted in the Srivari temple as part of the Brahmotsavam event at hill shrine of Tirumala. 69 kgs of 12 varieties of flowers were used for the flower decoration of the Ranganayakula […]
Tirumala, 22 September 2015: The procession of Lord Venkateswara on the seventh day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam atop the Suryaprabha Vahanam was an enthralling experience to all the devotees. The Tirumala deity rides atop a vehicle adorned by Surya, the sun god, who was the key architect of life of humans, animals and plants. All […]
Tirumala, 21 September 2015: Every day is a festival day in Tirumala and the Lord Sri Venkateswara enjoys giving darshan to large number of devotees in open along with hos consorts and entourage comprising of nine other than Lord Brahma, the creator Himself. On the sixth day of Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord is taken out in […]
Tirumala, 21 September 2015: On the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara gives darshan to his devout followers on the dazzling and bright Swarna Ratham. The processional deity Lord Malayappa gives darshan to scores of devotees in grand style as his vehicle is preceded by Shunya ratham of Brahma and other […]
Tirumala, 21 September 2015: On the sixth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara gives darshan to his devout followers on the Hanuman Vahanam. Hanuman is considered one of the top devotees of Lord Vishnu in one of his avatars as Lord Rama. He is also hailed as a exponent of all four […]
Tirumala, 20 September 2015: It is a sea of humans at Tirumala this afternoon as thousands of devotees congregating for the most picturous,colorful and auspicious event of the ongoing Salakatla Brahmotsavam. All roads from Tirupati are leading to Tirumala today.Both the foot walkers paths – Alipiri and Srivari Mettu are flooded with locals climbing at […]
Tirumala, 20 September 2015: On the fifth day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara enthralled his devotees by appearing in the form of celestial beauty Mohini (female costumes) and lived up to his reputation as an “alankara priyudu (well dressed, be-jewelled handsome personality. As legends put it Lords appearance as bejeweled and charming Mohini throws […]
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 […]