Ratha Saptami or Radhasaptami, also known as Surya Jayanti, is observed on Magha Shukla Saptami. At Tirumala Tirupati Balaji temple, Ratha Saptami festival is a grand event which attracts a large number of devotees. In 2019, Ratha Saptami date is February 12. Ratha Saptami celebrations at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple are known as Ardha Brahmotsavam. […]
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Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2019
Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2019 – February 6 to 14 February.. The annual brahmotsavams in the TTD taken over temple of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple at Devuni Kadapa in YSR Kadapa District will be observed from February 6 to 14 February with Ankurarpanam on February 5. The important days includes Dhwajarohanam on February 6, […]
Traimasika Metlotsavam at Tirumala Temple : 19-21 January 2019
Dhanurmasa Puja Sahita Traimasika Metlotsavam will be observed by TTD from January 19 to 21. Shobha Yatra will be performed on January 19 from Govinda Raja Swamy temple to III Chowltry. On January 20, there will be anugraha bhashanam, bhajans and other devotional programmes. On the final day, Metlotsavam will be observed during wee hours […]
Kakabali on Kanuma in Tirumala Temple
The day on Wednesday (16 January 2019), began with an interesting and unique ritual, “Kaka Bali” which was observed inside the Srivari temple during the wee hours as per the norms of Vaikhanasa Agama. Every year on Kanuma Day, this special food offering is being rendered to Ananda Nilaya Vimana Venkateswara Swamy located in the […]
Kanyakumari Venkateshwara Temple’s Maha Kumbhabhishekam 2019 | Samprokshana
Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple which was constructed in Kanyakumari is all set for a grand opening on January 27, 2019 by TTD. The five day opening event will take place with Purnahuti on first four days starting from January 23 and Maha Purnahuti on January 27 with Ankurarpanam on January 22. Maha Samprokshanam for the […]
Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti 2019
The annual fest of Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti has been observed with religious fervour in this sacred torrent located in the deep green forests of Seshachala ranges on 21 January 2019. According to Brahmapurana, the Ramakrishna Teertham falls under the category of Mukti Prada Teertham. On Monday morning after the second bell, a team of priests […]
‘Annamayya Sankeerthana Suma Malika’ CD released
Saint Poet Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya penned devotional songs CD was released on Tuesday evening by Annamacharya Project Director Sri B Viswanath. In connection with Sravana Nakshatram, audio Cd “ANNAMAYYA SANKEERTHANA SUMA MALIKA” composed and sung by Sri G.Bala Krishna Prasad, Smt.Bullema, Smt N.C.Sridevi, Smt. Ramanavani and Sri G.Anila Kumar was released. Later they rendered some […]
Bhoomakarshana Puja for Amaravathi TTD Temple – 31 January 2019
The construction of Sri Venkateswara Divyakshetram at Amaravathi will be commenced after performing Bhoomakarshana Puja on January 31. Speaking to media persons at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala after board meeting on Tuesday, the EO said, the muhurtam has been fixed for the puja as per Vaikhanasa Agama between 9.10am and 9.40am by agama scholars. He […]
Access Tiruppavai books to devotees, TTD JEO
Tirupati Joint Executive Officer Sri Pola Bhaskar today urged officials to ensure distribution of Thiruppavai books During the holy dhanurmasam under the aegis of the TTD Alwar Divya Prabandam project. Addressing a meeting of officials of the TTD Alwar Divya Prabandam project at Padmavati Guest House this evening he said after discussion with prominent pundits […]
Tirupati Govindaraja Temple Festivals January 2019
Tirupati Govindaraja Temple Festivals January 2019.. The TTD sub shrine of Sri Govindaraja Temple at Tirupati will host several special events in 2019. టిటిడికి అనుబంధంగా ఉన్న తిరుపతిలోని శ్రీ గోవిందరాజస్వామివారి ఆలయంలో జనవరిలో పలు విశేష ఉత్సవాలు జరుగనున్నాయి. వాటి వివరాలు ఇలా ఉన్నాయి. – జనవరి 4న శుక్రవారం సందర్భంగా శ్రీ ఆండాళ్ అమ్మవారు సాయంత్రం 5.30 గంటలకు ఆలయ నాలుగు మాడ వీధుల్లో విహరించి […]
Tannirmudu Festival at Tirumala Temple – 31 December 2018
A festival in honour of devotee par excellence of Lord Venkateswara, Sri Thirumala Nambi will be celebrated at Srivari temple on December 31, as Tannirmudu festival as a concluding event of Adhyanotsavam which commenced from December 7. As per Temple traditions to honour the favourite devotees of Lord, 22nd day of Adhyayanotsavam is heralded as […]
Srinivasa Kalyanam in West Godavari | 25-30 December 2018
The celestial festival of Srinivasa Kalyanams will be conducted in six places of West Godavari Dist from December 25, 2018, onwards by the TTD under the Srinivasa Kalyanam Project. * December 25, 2018 – At Kodandaram temple of Doddipatla village of Yelamanvhili mandal. * December 26, 2018 – Sri Muthyalammavari temple in Maredubaka village of […]
Pranaya Kalahotsavam in Tirumala Tirupati Temple – 23 December 2018
Among the festivities that are being observed in Tirumala, here is an interesting fete, Pranaya Kalahotsavam (Lovers’ Quarrel Ceremony) that is scheduled to take place on December 23, 2018, Sunday. Usually this festival takes place on the 6th day after Vaikuntha Ekadasi. It may be mentioned here that Vaikuntha Ekadasi was observed on December 18. […]
Vaikunta Ekadasi Live Online from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
Vaikunta Ekadasi is one of the major festivals celebrated at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. It is also popular as Mukkoti Ekadasi. In 2018, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is December 18 as per TTD. TTD celebrates Vaikunta Ekadasi and Vaikunta Dwadasi with utmost fervor among huge fair of devotees come all across India, mainly Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, […]
Mukkoti Pradakshinam – Circumambulation on Mukkoti Ekadashi, Mukkoti Dwadasi at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple
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 2018, Mukkoti Pradakshinam dates are – December 18 and December 19. Mukkoti Pradakshinam is opened only twice in a year – Vaikunta Ekadasi and Vaikunta Dwadasi […]
Gita Jayanti in Tirumala Tirupati, 18 December 2018
The annual Gita Jayanti fete will be celebrated under aegis of HDPP at the Maharishi auditorium on December 18, 2018. Similar celebrations will be held in both Telugu states besides Chennai, Bangalore and Guruvayur centres of HDPP. Gita parayanam in coordination with ISKCON and Tirupati local devotees will begin at Mahati auditorium from 10am to […]
Tiruppavai replaces Suprabhatha Seva at Tirumala Srivari Temple for Dhanurmasam from 17 December 2018
In view of the auspicious Dhanurmasam which is commencing from December 16 by 5.19pm, Suprabhatam will be replaced by Tiruppavai from January 17 onwards in Tirumala temple. This will last up to January 14 in 2019. Sri Andal Pasura Parayanam will be rendered in front of Lord during this period. KOIL ALWAR Meanwhile in connection […]
Dhanurmasa Puja in TTD Sub Temples
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 […]
Lakshmi Haram Shobha Yatra in Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam
The grand procession of Lakshmi Kasula haram, the priceless ornament which adorns the Tirumala deity was brought to Tiruchanoor on Saturday, 8 December 2018, and will be decorated to Goddess during Gaja Vahana Seva in the evening. Tirupati JEO Sri Pola Bhaskar received the jewel at a distance in Tiruchanoor from Tirumala temple DyEO Sri […]
Bhagavat Gita is Essence of Life – HH Sri Swaroopananda Saraswathi of Vasistashramam
The sacred hindu scripture Bhagavat Gita shows the way to humanity to lead a righteous way of life, said HH Sri Swaroopananda Saraswathi of Vasistashramam in Srinivasa Mangapuram. During the Bhagavat Gita discourse in connection with Gita Jayanthi on Wednesday (29 November 2017) in Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati. He said today Gita has been translated […]
