The day on Thursday (16 January 2020), begins with an interesting and unique ritual, “Kaka Bali” which is 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 […]
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Purandhara Dasa Aradhana in Tirumala Tirupati
The Aradhana Mahotsavams of Kannada Saint Poet Sri Purandhara Dasa will be held in Tirumala on 24 January 2020. As a part of this fete the processional deities of Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy and His consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi are brought to Narayanagiri Gardens and Unjal seva iss performed. Sri Vidyasreesha Teertha Swamy […]
Giri Pradakshina at Narayanavanam Temple, 17 January 2020
Giri Pradakshina at Narayanavanam Temple on 17 January 2020..The Giri Pradakshinotsavam of Sri Agastheswara Swamy and Sri Parasareswara Swamy temples, the sub-shrines of Narayanavanam Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple will be observed by TTD on January 17. The deities will be taken around the Nagari Konda for Giri Pradakshina covering Mottigani Satram, Parameswara Mangalam, Battalavadi […]
Srinivasa Mahatmyam
Lord Venkateshwara also known by various names as Srinivasa, Balaji, Venkatachalapati and Govinda is a divine form of Lord Vishnu. Lord Venkateswara is the main deity of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Lakhs of devotees are visiting daily to the Tirumala Temple to have a glimpse of their dear god, and to […]
Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2020
Devuni Kadapa Temple Brahmotsavam 2020 – January 26 to February 3.. 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 January 26 to February 3 with Ankurarpanam on January 25. Following are the details of events 26 January […]
TTD Festivals January 2020 | Tirumala Srivari Temple Festivals
Here is the list of festivals and utsavams at TTD in January 2020. At Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, every day is a festival. The following are series of important religious events that are lined up to take place in Tirumala in the month of January. January 6, 2020 -Vaikunta Ekadasi January 7, 2020 – Vaikunta Dwadasi, […]
Kosuvaripalle Temple Brahmotsavam 2020 – 26 January to 3 February
The annual brahomostavams of Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy in Kosuvaripalle will commence from January 26 with Dhwajarohanam and conclude on February 3 with Chakrasnanam. The important days include Pedda Sesha Vahanam on January 29, Kalpavriksham on January 31, Suryaprabha on February 1, Garuda Vahanam on February 2. On the same day there will be Kalyanotsavam […]
Tiruppavai Contest, Tiruppavai Pasura Parayanam Competition in Tirupati on 4 January 2020
TTD Alwar Divya Prabandha Project will be organizing Tiruppavai Pasura Parayanam contest for students of AP and Telangana at Annamacharya Kalamandir in Tirupati on January 4, 2020. In the first category, students from Class I to V and the in second category students from VI to X shall participate and the winners will be awarded […]
6, 7 January 2020 – Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vaikunta Dwadashi at Tirumala Tirupati Temple
A spate of special religious programs are lined up in Srivari Temple at Tirumala as a part of Vaikunta Ekadasi on January 6 and Vaikuntha Dwadasi on January 7, 2020. On January 6 Tiruppavai Parayanam will be held in the Srivari temple from 12.30 midnight to 2.30am ahead of other Dhanurmasam rituals like Tomala, Koluvu, […]
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 2020, Mukkoti Pradakshinam dates are – January 6 and January 7. Mukkoti Pradakshinam is opened only twice in a year – Vaikunta Ekadasi and Vaikunta Dwadasi […]
Tiruppavai replaces Suprabhatha Seva at Tirumala Srivari Temple for Dhanurmasam from 17 December 2019
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 […]
Chakrateertha Mukkoti Puja at TTD
The annual Chakrateertha Mukkoti was observed with religious fervour by TTD at Tirumala on Monday, 9 December 2019. Among the 66crore divine teerthams believed to be located in Tirumala, Chakra Teertham is said to be one of the most auspicious among the “Saptha Teerthas” (Seven) in Seshachalam ranges. After the second bell in Srivari temple, […]
Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple Festivals in December 2019
TTD will roll out following special festivals in the TTD local temple of Sri Govindaraja Swamy during December 2019: December 6, 23, 20, 27: On all Fridays’ procession of Sri Andal Ammavaru on mada streets in the evening. December 5: Procession of Ammavaru with Anjaneya Swamy on mada streets. December 10: Sri Thirumangaialwar Sattumora. December 11: Sri […]
Karthika Deepotsavam in Tirumala Temple – 11 December 2019
TTD is organising grand and colourful Karthika Deepotsavam at all TTD local temples on December 11, 2019. AT SRI KODANDARAMA SWAMY TEMPLE: The Karthika Deepams will be lighted at 5.30 pm. At 6.00pm new silks will be brought from Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in a procession and later Kartika Deepa Asthanam will also be conducted […]
Karthikamasam Puja for Akka Devatalu in Tirumala Ghat Road
TTD is organising Karthikamasa puja for Seven Akka Devatalu located in the first ghat road of Tirumala. These sibling deities are believed to be the guardians of the down ghat road and ensure safe journey of pilgrims. The festival will be conducted under the aegis of TTD transport department on December 6, 2019, between 9.30am […]
TTD Festivals in December 2019
Here is the list of TTD Festivals in December 2019. Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is best known for its grandeur in celebrating festivals and other puja rituals. December 2019 coincides with Margashira Masam as per Telugu calendar. It also coincides with Margali Masam (Dhanurmasam). The temple town of Tirumala which always dons a festive […]
Tirumala Adhyayanotsavams 2019-2020 in Dhanurmasam | 26 December – 19 January 2020
The annual Adhyayanotsavams will commence in Sri Tirumala temple from December 26, 2019 and last till 19 January 2020. This 25 day festival will commence eleven days prior to Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival. The Nalayira Divya Prabandha Pasura Parayanam penned by 12 Alwars will be rendered on this occasion. The first eleven days are known as […]
Tirumala Tirupati Temple closing Time for Surya Grahanam, 26 December 2019
Tirumala temple to remain closed for nearly 13 hours on December 26 following Sampoorna Surya Grahanam. As the solar eclipse commences at 8.08am and concludes by 11:16am, as a tradition, the temple doors will be closed on December 25 by 11pm itself and will be opened at 12noon on December 26. After the suddhi and […]
Padmavathi Karthika Brahmotsavam 2019 | Tiruchanur Padmavati Ammavari Karteeka Brahmotsavalu
Padmavathi Ammavari karthika Brahmotsavam are held during Kartika masam in Tiruchanur temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavati. In 2019, Padmavati Devi Kartika brahmotsavam starts on November 23 and ends on December 2. Brahmotsavam begins with Ankurarpana and Dwajarohanam and ends with Chakra Snanam and Dwajavarohanam. The most important days in Karthika Brahmotsavams are – Garuda Vahana […]
Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple Theppotsavam 2020 (Plavotsavam)
Theppotsavam (Plavotsavam) observed in Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple is one of the jubilant festivals of the temple. In 2020, it begins on 5 January and ends on 9 January. Tirupati Kapileshwara Swamy Temple Theppotsavam is celebrated in Dhanurmasam Panchahnika Utsavams. Here is the detailed schedule Sunday, 5 January 2020 – Sri Vighneshwara, Chandrashekhara Swamy vari Teppotsavam […]