The Temple management of TTD is all set to observe the 250th Birth Anniversary of Saint Musician Sri Tyagaraja Swamy on May 1 in a big way in Tirumala and Tirupati. In Tirumala, special Carnatic musical event will be organised with eminent musicians from across the country at 6pm in Kalyana Vedika. In Kakarla, the […]
Month: April 2017
Hindus seek chaplain & designated prayer room at Cornell University
Hindus are urging Ivy League Cornell University in Ithaca (New York) for a chaplain and permanent-designated prayer room for Hindu students. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Cornell should respond to the requirements of Hindu students by providing a Hindu chaplain for their spiritual care and designated prayer-meditation […]
Vellai Sattupadi Utsavam in Tirumala Tirupati
In connection with the ongoing ten day Bhashyakarula Utsavam, on sixth day on Thursday, Vellai Sattupadi was observed with religious fervour in Tirumala. According to this fete, Sri Ramanujacharya dressed in white silk clothes was taken on a celestial procession in four mada streets. According to legend it was on this day, the Sri vaishnava […]
Vasanthotsavams in Tiruchanoor in May 2017
The three day annual vasanthotsavam in Sri Padmavathi Devi temple at Tituchanoor will commence on May 9 and conclude on May 11 with Swarna Ratham on May 10. TTD EO Dr D Sambasiva Rao along with Tirupati JEO Sri Pola Bhaskar released the posters and booklets of the event in the chambers of EO in […]
TTD Srinivasa Kalyanam in Salem, Vellore Sripuram Golden Temple
TTD is all set to perform Srinivasa Kalyanams in Tamilnadu on April 29 and 30, 2017. While on April 29, the Kalyanam will be performed in Kalangttu of Salem, on Sunday it will be observed in Sri Puram Golden temple premises in Vellore. ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER TTDs, TIRUPATI
Nrusimha Navaratri 2018
Nrusimha Navaratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in Vaishakh Month. In 2018, Nrusimha Navaratri begins on April 20 and ends on April 28 with Nrusimha Chaturdashi (Narasimha Jayanti). As the name suggests, it is dedicated to the Narasimha Swamy Avatara of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated for nine days; begins on Vaishakha Shukla Panchami and ends […]
Bhadrakali Brahmotsavams 2017, Warangal
Warangal Bhadrakali Temple is one of the famous Bhadrakali Shakti Peethams in Telangana. The annual brahmotsavam of Sri Bhadrakali would be held from April 27 to May 5 at the ancient Bhadrakali temple in 2017. It is performed in Vaishakha Masam as per Telugu calendar. Special pujas, spiritual discourses and cultural programmes during the evenings form […]
Hindus urge New York online retailer to withdraw Lord Ganesha shoes-socks-leggings
Upset Hindus are urging Brooklyn (New York) headquartered online retailer KR Store for immediate withdrawal of various shoes, sneakers, socks and leggings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was […]
Baahubali 2 Sand Scultpure | Tribute to India’s Largest Motion Picture
This is a tribute to the largest Indian film ever ‘Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion’. Tarani Prasad Mishra, a renowned sand sculptor based at Srikakulam in AP, has made this sand sculpture to express his gratitude for SS Rajamouli (who is also referred to as ‘Jakkanna’, a historic Sculptor), the director of India’s largest Motion […]
Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Matheran, Maharashtra
Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir is located in the hill-station of Matheran in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is an ancient temple that is situated in this particular region. It is a Shiva temple that is visited by devotees and pilgrim from far and near on all the religious important days and auspicious day […]
Venkateswara Temple at SV University, Tirupati
TTD Trust Board Chairman Dr Ch Krishnamurty along with SV University VC Prof Damodaram laid foundation stone to Sri Venkateswara Temple at SV varsity campus in Tirupati on Wednesday. Speaking on this occasion the Chairman said the board has approved for the temple keeping in view the blessings of Lord Venkateswara to be bestowed on […]
TTD’s ‘Pothana Bhagavatham’ book | ‘Pratipadartha Sarala Vyakhyana Sahita Potana Bhagavatham’
The famous Telugu literary work published by TTD, Pratipadartha Sarala Vyakhyana Sahita Potana Bhagavatham has been presented to the TTD Trust Board Chairman Dr Ch Krishnamaurthy and other members as a token in view of the completion of their two year term. The eight volume Telugu series penned by renowned scholar Bammera Pothana has been […]
‘Srivari Anugraham’, Book TTD’s Arjitha Seva Tickets with more Transparency
With an aim to ensure booking of arjitha Seva tickets with more transparency, TTD is set to launch yet another innovative scheme, “Srivari Anugraham” in June. A review meeting in this regard was held in the chambers of TTD EO Dr D Sambasiva Rao with IT wing of TTD and TCS experts in administrative building […]
Sub Temples at Secunderabad Ganesh Temple
Here is the list of Sub Temples at Secunderabad Ganesh Temple in Hyderabad, Telangana. This is the first temple to find a mention in the Tourism map of Telangana State. Sub-Temples The Idols of Sri Navagraha, Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subrahmanya Swamy and Sri Anjaneya Swamy were consecrated and installed in the vicinity of […]
How spirituality helps me to be a better business person? Is spirituality different from business?
Is business different from you? You are the link. If you are well and you are happy, if you are intelligent and intuitive, then you can do good business. Tell me, what do you need for business? You need intuition, you need innovation, and you need inspiration. How would you move forward if there is […]
Gowri Vratham at Srisailam Temple
Gowri Vratham at Srisailam Temple is a daily puja/seva offered at Bhramarambika Temple, Srisailam. It has been introduced at Sri Bhramaramba Devi Temple especially for ladies. This seva performs at 8.00 AM and the price of ticket for this seva is Rs.300/-. The Devasthnam is providing Pooja articles and Sri Ammavari Seshavastram and Prasadams are […]
Bhoomi Poojan on Akshaya Tritiya
Is Akshaya Tritiya 2018 good for Bhoomi Poojan? Is it auspicious for Bhumi Pujan / Shankhu Sthapana / Foundation stone installation? In 2018, Akshaya Tritiya date is April 18. And 18 April 2018 is auspicious for Marriage, Upanayanam, Gruharambha (starting house construction) and Griha Pravesh (House warming ceremony). There are some regular planetary conjugations (grah sahyog) which […]
Brandeis University has Hindu altar with images of Ganesh-Krishna-Shiva-Saraswati-Ram
The Hindu altar in the Dharmic Prayer Space in Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts) has images of deities Ganesh, Krishna, Shiva, Lakshmi, Ram parivar and Saraswati. Welcoming the existence of Hindu altar in a shared space on the third floor of Shapiro Campus Center, Hindus are still insisting on a permanent designated Hindu Prayer […]
TTD’s Gold, Silver, Copper Dollars for Akshaya Tritiya
Keeping in view the sentiments of the pilgrims to purchase gold or silver on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, the sale counters in Tirumala and Tirupati should keep enough stock of Gold, Silver and Copper dollars, said TTD EO Dr D Sambasiva Rao. The weekly review meeting was held in the chambers of TTD […]
Yoga becoming popular in Zimbabwe
Yoga is reportedly becoming popular in Zimbabwe. Reports suggest that there are over a dozen yoga studios and fitness-pilates studios/gyms/health-club/sports-club/wellness-centre offering yoga in Harare. There are few yoga places/teachers in Bulawayo, yoga facilities in Mashonaland East, yoga opportunities in Victoria Falls area and sometimes the classes are held in Mutare. A “7 Days Luxury Yoga […]