SWARNA RATHOTSAVAM Tirumala, October 10, 2013: The Sixth day of Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam at Tirumala heralds a distinct and unique celebration popularly known Swarna Rathotsavam (the festival of the Golden chariot). This mighty Newly built 32-feet tall Swarna ratham will be the unique one of its kind in the country. About 74 kilos of gold, 2,900 kilos […]
Day 6-Hanumantha Vahanam Tirumala, October 10, 2013: 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 vedas, Nava vyakarana pundit and destroyer of Lanka. Hanuman is considered as an embodiment of Wisdom, Muscle power, success, Braveness, health, […]
FIFTH DAY – GARUDA VAHANAM Tirumala, October 9, 2013: The Garuda Vahanam on the fifth day of the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam is considered the most significant of all events in the festival. Garuda or the Eagle is the main and daily vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Besides being the daily transport, Garuda also said to sit atop the Dwajam on the day of Dwajarohanam […]
FIFTH DAY – MOHINI AVATARAM Tirumala, October 09 2013: 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 the demons […]
SARVABHOOPALA VAHANAM Tirumala, October, 8 2013: On the fourth day of the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara in the avatar of Malayalappaswamy presents himself as the king of kings to his devotees who throng Tirumala on the Sarva bhupala Vahanam. Sarva bhupala meaning the God in charge of the earth, water and air become the pall bearers of his vehicle. Along with the Sarva Bhupalas, the Dikpala’s of East-West and South-North etc. also join in the entourage […]
SNAPANA TIRUMANJANAM Tirumala, October 8: The Third Snapana Thirumanjanam of the ongoing Salakatla Brahmotsavam was performed this afternoon at the Srivari Temple in a solemn manner. The holy manjanam ritual was performed to the utsav Idols of Malayappa Swamy and his consorts at the Ranganayaka Mandapam. The Agama exponent Sri Sundara Varada Bhattacharya led a team of 15 […]
FOURTH DAY – KALPAVRIKSHA VAHANAM Tirumala, October 8, 2013: On the fourth day of Srivari Brahmotsavam, Lord Venkateswara being the boon giver takes ride on Kalpa Vruksha to bless his devotees with their sought after and wishful desires for which they vow to serve and worship him whole-heartedly. On the celestial tree Kalpa Vruksha vahanam, Lord Malayappa went on a pleasure ride around […]
THIRD DAY – MUTHYAPU PANDIRI VAHANAM Tirumala, Oct 7: In the evening of Day -3 of the Salakatla Brahmotsavam Lord Venkateswara appears before his devotees on a vehicle decorated with prices less and resplendent white pearls which spread the message of peace,love and co-existence in the society. Legend says that pearls, a produce of sea, is formed when the dew […]
Tirumala, Oct 7: Temple priests of Sri Vari Temple performed ‘SNAPANA TIRUMANJANAM’ (Celestial Bath) to the processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy and His consorts at Ranganayakula Mandapam inside Sri Vari Temple on the third day of ongoing Salakatla Brahmotsavam at Tirumala on Monday afternoon between 2pm to 4pm. Later Unjal Seva was performed to Deities at Unjal Mandapam infront of […]
THIRD DAY – SIMHA VAHANAM Tirumala, Oct 7: On the third day of the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam, Lord Venkateswara will give darshan outside his temple to lakhs devotees who come from all over the world on his vehicle of Simha (Lion). The incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the Mrugendrudu (most ferocious and strong among the animals-Lion) is an indication of Lord Venkateswara […]