Andal Kalyanam is a popular ritual observed in Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on Bhogi Pongal (last day of Dhanurmasam celebrations). In 2023, Andal Kalyanam date is January 14. Goddess Andal (Godadevi / Goda Ammavaru) merged with Lord Ranganatha in Srirangam after observing the Paavai Nombu (in Margali masam). The union of Goddess Andal and Lord […]
Dhanurmasam or Dhanumasam is known as Margazhi month as per the Tamil calendar. Dhanurmasam 2022-2023 starts on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023. This month is the most auspicious month the devotees who Vaishnava tradition. Dhanurmasam begins on Dhanur Sankramanam day. On this day Sun enters into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius zodiac sign). […]
Katyayani Vratam, a Puja dedicated to Goddess Kathyayani, is observed during Dhanurmasam or Dhanu month in South India. In 2022-2023, Katyayani Vrata starts on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023. In some places, the Vrata is observed in Margashirsh month and in some places during Dhanurmasam. The Lunar month of Margashirsha month […]
Dhanurmasam Pooja is one of the popular rituals at Yadagirigutta Temple dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. In 2022-2023, Dhanurmasam begins on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023. In this month-long celebrations, Vaikunta Ekadashi and Adhyayanotsavalu are the popular rituals. It is a tradition for Vaishnava Temples to conduct Dhanurmasa Utsavalu throughout […]
Significance of Dhanurmasam in Telugu.. What is the importance of Dhanurmasam as per Telugu calendar? ధనుర్మాసాన్ని అత్యంత పవిత్రమైన మాసంగా భావిస్తారు వైష్ణవులు. ఈ నెల రోజులు అత్యంత భక్తి శ్రద్దలతో వేంకటేశ్వరున్ని పూజిస్తే కోరిన కోర్కెలు తీరుతాయని భక్తుల విశ్వాసం. అందుకే ఈమాసం మొత్తం శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో ప్రత్యేక పూజలు చేస్తారు. సూర్యుడు ధను రాశిలో ప్రవేశించడంతో ధనుర్మాసం మొదలవుతుంది. తిరిగి సూర్యుడు మకరరాశిలోకి ప్రవేశించే సంక్రాంతి రోజుతో ధనుర్మాసం […]
Dhanurmasa Vratam is observed throughout the Dhanurmasam (From Dhanu Sankramana till the Makara Sankranti) by many devotees. In 2022-2023, Dhanurmasam begins on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023. The importance or the significance of Dhanurmasa Vratam is mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana, Matsya Purana, Sri Bhagavatham and Narayana Samhita as a conversation […]
Dhanurmasam Darshanam in Srinivasa Mangapuram Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple…. As the auspicious Dhanurmasam set to commence from the evening of December 16, Dhanurmasa Darshanam will be provided to devotees in Srinivasa Mangapuram temple during the entire month. Devotees will be allowed for Dhanurmasa Darshanam from December 17 to January 14 (2023) between 5:30am and 6am. […]
Dhanurmasam Pooja is one of the auspicious events celebrated at Skandagiri Subramanya Swamy Temple at Hyderabad. In 2022-2023, Dhanurmasam Pooja begins on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023. Everyday, at 5.30 AM, special pujas will be performed to all the deities at Skandagiri Temple – Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy, Adi Sankar, […]
Mukkoti Pradakshinam is observed on Mukkoti Ekadashi & Mukkoti Dwadasi days. It is a closed pathway for circumambulation which runs around Tirumala Tirupati Sri Balaji temples sanctum sanctorum. In 2020, Mukkoti Pradakshinam dates are – December 25 and December 26. Mukkoti Pradakshinam is opened only twice in a year – Vaikunta Ekadasi and Vaikunta Dwadasi […]
As part of Dhanurmasam celebrations special programs including Vishesha pujas will be observed in all sub temples of TTD from Sunday, 16 December 2020, onwards. AT SRI PAT Special rituals will be held at the Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple as Dhanur masam begins on 16 December. Goddess Padmavati will be paraded in the mada streets […]
Dhanu Month, Dhanu Masam 2022-2023 begins on 16 December 2022 in Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Dhanu Month ends on January 14, 2023. Sabarimala Mandala Puja and Thiruvathira festival are two important festivals of the month. It is the fifth month in traditional Malayalam calendar. Forty five- day long Sabarimala Mandala Kalam Puja ends on […]
Goda Kalyanam (Sri Godadevi Kalyanotsavam) is an important ritual observed during Dhanurmasam in Vaishnava Temples all around the world. In 2022, Goda Kalyanam date is January 13. Usually, the ceremonial wedding of Sri Goda Devi & Sri Ranganatha Swamy is performed on the last day of Dhanurmasam. Many special rituals and pujas mark the end […]
Adhyayanotsavalu and Pagalpatthu Utsavalu are celebrated in grand manner in Bhadrachalam Sri Ramachandra swamy Temple during Dhanurmasam. In 2018, Adhyayanotsavalu begins on December 8 and ends on December 28. Mukkoti Theppotsavam marks the end of Adhyayanotsavalu. Mukkoti Ekadasi and Mukkoti Dwadasi are celebrated with utmost fervor in the temple. Several lakhs of devotees are expected […]
TTD plans to conduct special rituals at some of the sub temples from December 17, 2018 to to January 14 of 2019. The events will be held at the Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswamy temple, Appalayagunta, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram in Tirupati and the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple with Padmavathi at Pithapuram in East […]
Adhyayanotsavams at Tirumala Tirupati Temple.. The 25 day annual ‘Adhyayanotsavams’ festival in Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala from December 28, 2016 and will conclude with ‘Tanniramudu’ festival on 2017 January 21. During Dhanurmasam, this festival is observed for 25-days. The festival will commence eleven days prior to Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival. The Nalayira Divya Prabandha Pasura […]
Significance of Dhanurmasa Kainkaryam at Tirumala Temple.. The holy month of Dhanurmasa is considered highly auspicious in Sri Vaishanvaite temples and is observed with religious aplomb in the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara. The kainkaryams, decorations to lord, naivedyams offered during this entire month occupies a unique place. ‘MOOGA TOMALA’ PERFORMED In this month there […]
In view of the holy month of Dhanur masam commencing from December 16 at 11:47pm, the daily awakening ritual of Suprabatham will be replaced with traditional Tiruppavai in the Srivari temple from December 17 onwards. The practice of recitation of Tiruppavai in Srivari temple during this month is an age old tradition in the Vaikhanasa […]
On 16 December 2014, Dhanurmasam begins. Dhanurmasam is an auspicious month for Vaishnava sect. Ranganatha Swamy, Venugopalaswamy, Venkateshwara Swamy, Panduranga Swamy, Lord Sri Rama, Goddess Godadevi & Goddess Lakshmi are the popular deities to worship during Dhanurmasam. Dhanur Sankranti marks the beginning of Dhanurmasam. On this day, Surya Bhagavan transits into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius zodiac) […]
Adhyayanotsavamulu is a 20-day festival held in Dhanurmasam at Simhachalam Temple. In 2015-2016, Dhanurmasam begins on December 17 and ends on January 14, 2016. Adhyayanotsavalu are held for 20 days in dhanurmasam. Pagalpathu Utsavalu are held from Dhanurmasa Suddha Pratipada and Rapathu Utsavalu are held from Vaikunta Ekadashi. Pagalpathu Adhyayana Utsavalu – Starting from Dhanusudda […]
The Tiruppavai (Thiruppavai) is a collection of thirty paasurams or stanzas written and compiled by Andal. All the pasurams are written in Tamil praising Lord Tirumal or Vishnu or Perumal. It is considered as prominent part in Divya Prabandha. Divya Prabandha is compiled by twelve Alvars of Tamil Vaishnavas. Thiruppavai is a divine text recited […]