Vaishnava ThiruNakshatrams are dedicated to popular Vishnu bhaktas (devotees of Lord Vishnu). The birth star of the specific Alvar or other famous devotee is considered as Thirunakshatram of that particular Vaishnava bhaktha. Here is the list of Vaishnava Thirunakshatrams in 2026-2027 (Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram).. Meena Masam 2025 (Panguni Masam) Revati, 7 April 2027: Periya Perumal […]
Alwars
Deebathalwar
Deebathalwar (5th century AD), was considered as the 13th Alwar, though his name was not included in the list of Alwars. His birth name was Thiruvilakesavan. He was born at Tirumala. According to ancient Hindu texts, Deebathalwar has adopted Lord Venkateswara himself as his son, and used to do puja to the idol of Venkateswara […]
First and Foremost Alvar, the Great Sri Bhakta Prahlada Alvar
First and Foremost Alvar, the Great Sri Bhakta Prahlada Alvar.. The great Prahlada was mentioned as the first and foremost Alvar, in some of the Holy Texts of Hinduism, and several years ago, I have got an opportunity to read the TTD spiritual magazine, Saptagiri, and in that sacred book, it was mentioned, that, Prahlada […]
Seminar on Alwars in Chennai, 11 – 13 July 2015
The Alwar Divya Prabandha project will be conducting a three day seminar on Alwar Vaibhavam in Ambattur, Tamilnadu from July 11-13, 2015. The programme will take place in the famous Sri Padmavathi Sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple in Ambattur near Chennai. This temple is also popularly known as “Chinna Tirupati”. For the inaugural programme Sri […]