The Teppotsavams (float festival) of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Devuni Kadapa in Kadapa district will be held grandly from April 29 to May 1, 2026. On this occasion, the Lord and Goddess will bless devotees by taking a ride on the temple pushkarini on a float every day at 6:00 PM. Festival Details: […]
Sita buried herself in the Earth, does this mean she committed suicide?
Sita buried herself in the Earth, does this mean she committed suicide? No, it is not committing suicide. Ramayana, Mahabharata are all written as poems. Also, the only materia medica (medical substance) that is written in poetry form is Ayurveda. In Ayurveda all the formulas are written as poems. In the same way, Ramayana and […]
Mathura, Famous Dancer of Thanjavur
Mathura (10th Century AD) was a beautiful dancer, chaste and a pious woman of Thanjavur, who was also a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and she lived during the period of the great king Sri Rajarajachola. Her parents were Maran and Veniyammal, and she lived as a spinster throughout her lifetime. She sacrificed most of […]
Nakshatras in Hindu Dharma | Divine Stars in Hinduism
We can see the wonderful appearance of the stars in the sky from our terrace and from our balcony. Some stars shines brighter than others, and it seems to look closer to our eyes, though stars are very much distanced from the earth. Stars are formed before several millions of years, and they exist during […]
Tiruchanur Vasantotsavams, Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam on 28 April 2026
Tiruchanur Vasantotsavams, Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam on 28 April 2026… Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be conducted with religious fervour on April 28, 2026 at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur, as a prelude to the annual Vasanthotsavams scheduled from April 30 to May 2. The ritual will commence with Suprabhatam, followed by the purification ceremony from 6:00 […]
Sri SitaRamayana, Wonderful book by Sri Ramananda
Sri Ramananda (1400-1476) was a Vaishnava saint, and he was born in Allahabad in a Brahmin family. He was the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya, and he lived in the holy city of Varanasi. Ramananda was well known for composing his works in Hindi language, and his writings are very simple and easily understandable by […]
Quotes of Sri Puttaparthi Sathya Saibaba
Sri Sathya Saibaba who real name was Sri Sathya Narayan Raju, was a great spiritual Guru and a noble philanthropist, who was considered to be an avatar of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Since several years, he attracts the devotees through his divine touch, and relieved many diseases of the devotees. Though, some people were against […]
Significance of Navagrahas | Nine Celestial bodies of Universe
Navagrahas are the nine celestial demigods of the universe. Human life is based on the functioning of the Navagrahas, and it is based on the planetary positions of our horoscope, also known as birth chart. If the planetary positions are favorable as per our horoscope, our life would become easier, or if it is unfavorable, […]
Sri Ramanujacharya Avatara Mahotsavams 2026, 20 April – 22 April
TTD has completed all arrangements to conduct the Sri Bhagavad Ramanujacharya Avatara Mahotsavams from April 20 to 22, 2026 at Annamacharya Kalamandiram under the aegis of the Alwar Divya Prabandha Project. During these three days, literary sessions and devotional music programmes will be held daily from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. ISSUED BY THE TTD […]
Tirupati Kodandarama Swamy Temple Pushpayagam Ankurarpanam, 22 April 2026
Tirupati Kodandarama Swamy Temple Pushpayagam Ankurarpanam on 22 April 2026.. Ankurarpanam for the Pushpayagam of Sri Kodandarama Swamy will be performed on April 22 at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Tirupati, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. It is known that the annual Brahmotsavams were held in this temple from March 17 to 25. […]
Sita Devi Jayanti Mahotsavam in Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple, 25 April 2026
Sri Sita Devi Jayanthi Mahotsavam will be celebrated with grandeur on April 25, 2026 at Sri Kodandarama Swamy vari Temple in Vontimitta, Kadapa district. On this auspicious occasion, the temple will be filled with a spiritually vibrant and devotional atmosphere. On the same day (Saturday), several Vedic rituals will be conducted in accordance with sacred […]
Patrapushpa Yagam at Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati
The Patra Pushpa Yagam festival will be grandly conducted at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati on May 1, 2026. On the previous evening, April 30 at 6 PM, the Ankurarpana ritual will be performed. On May 1, from 7 AM to 9 AM, Snapan Tirumanjanam, Maha Poornahuti, and Kalashabhishekam will be performed for the […]
Jammalamadugu Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple Brahmotsavams 2026
Jammalamadugu Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple Brahmotsavams 2026.. The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Narapura Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district will be celebrated with great devotion and grandeur from April 30 to May 10, 2026. The festivities will commence ceremoniously with Ankurarpanam on April 30. During the Brahmotsavams, Vahana Sevas will be held daily […]
Somnath Pran Pratishtha Din 2026 | 76th Anniversary of Somnath Temple Installation Ceremony
Somnath Pran Pratishtha is the installation of present day’s Somnath Temple. The modern temple was reconstructed with the resolve of Sardar Patel who visited the ruins of Somnath temple on November 13 1947. Then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, did the Pran-Pratistha at the existing temple on 11 May 1951. Somnath Pran Pratishtha was […]
Sharabha Jayanti 2026 | Sharabheshwara Swamy Jayanti
Sharabha Jayanti (Sharabheshwara Swamy Jayanti) is the first appearance day of Lord Sharabha. In 2026, Sharabha Jayanti date is May 1. Sharabha Jayanti falls on Vaishakh Purnima, Full Moon day in Vaishakh Month as per traditional Hindu calendar. In 2026, it falls in Vaigasi Masam as per Tamil calendar, Edava Masam in Malayalam calendar & […]
Shankara Jayanthi 2026 | Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti date
Shankara Jayanthi or Shankaracharya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Shankaracharya who is considered as the greatest philosophers in Hinduism and all the religions in the world. In 2026, Shankara Jayanti date is April 21. Shankara Jayanti is observed on Vaisakha Shukla Panchami, fifth day in bright half of Vaisakha masam or Vaisakh month. Jagadguru […]
Eraiyur Thagam Theerthapureeswarar Temple
Eraiyur Thagam Theerthapureeswarar Temple… Arulmigu Eraiyur Thagam Theerthapureeswarar Temple is located in Iraiyur (Erayur) which is the present name of the old village, Thirumaranpadi. Iraiyur is as considered God’s Village, since, (irai=god, oor=village). It is located around 20 kms southwest of Vridhachalam. Buses are available. Shri Annapurni sametha Shri Dhagam Theerthapureeswarar temple is kept open […]
Types of Yoga | Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga
Everybody knows about the term Yoga and its significance. In simple term, Yoga means exercise to the body and mind. Yoga concept was there since Vedic times. Yoga can also be combined along with meditation, in order to get better results. Main types of Yoga: 1. Hatha Yoga 2. Kundalini Yoga 3. Ashtanga Yoga 4. […]
Divine Dance Performance of Gods & Goddesses
Dance is very favourite to Lord Shiva, and in the form of Nataraja, he used to perform Bharatanatyam dance in order to maintain peace and prosperity in the universe. During the time of Lord Shiva’s dancing, his divine attendant, Lord Nandikeshwar used to hold the Damaru (Divine musical instrument) on his hand, and he used […]
Janeyu Ki Mahatmya | Yagnopaveetham | जनेऊ क्यों पहनते हैं, जनेऊ धारण
जनेऊ क्यों पहनते हैं:– ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मवर्चसी जायताम।। अर्थात:– ब्राह्मण ब्रह्म (ईश्वर) तेज से युक्त हो। ॐ यज्ञोपवीतं परमं पवित्रं, प्रजापतेयर्त्सहजं पुरस्तात्। आयुष्यमग्र्यं प्रतिमुञ्च शुभ्रं, यज्ञोपवीतं बलमस्तु तेजः॥ अर्थात:– जनेऊ को उपवीत, यज्ञसूत्र, व्रतबन्ध, बलबन्ध, मोनीबन्ध और ब्रह्मसूत्र भी कहते हैं। जनेऊ धारण करने की परम्परा बहुत ही प्राचीन है। वेदों में जनेऊ धारण करने की […]