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 […]
TTD Updates
TTD to ban Plastic in Tirumala from November 1, 2018
The ban on plastic in Tirumala will be implemented from November 1 onwards, said Tirumala JEO Sri KS Sreenivasa Raju. After four hour long review meeting with senior officers of Tirumala in Annamayya Bhavan on Tuesday, speaking to media persons he said, the plastic ban is being strictly observed in Tirupati from October 1 onwards. […]
TTD Managudi – November 20-23, 2018
Karthika Pournami Managudi programme will be observed from November 20 to 23 in both Telugu states, said Tirupati JEO Sri P Bhaskar. Addressing Dharmacharyas in SVETA on Tuesday, the JEO said, on November 20 Kaisika Dwadasi, November 21 Alaya Sobha and on November 22 and 23 Karthika Pournami fetes will be observed. He said Gita […]
Pavitrotsavams in Bengaluru Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Vyalikaval
The annual pavitrotsavams will be observed from 21 September to 23 September in Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Bengaluru (Vyalikaval) with Ankurarpanam on September 20. Vastu Homam, Raksha Bandhanam, Snapana Tirumanjanam and other rituals will be performed during these three days in the Yagasala of the respective temples. On first day Pavitra Pratsita, second day […]
TTD: No VIP Break Darshan on Purattasi Saturdays, Sundays
In view of Peratasi Saturdays, which are considered to be auspicious especially for Tamilians, TTD has decided to restrict VIP break darshan only to Protocol VIPs alone. In the month of September, on 22, 23, 29 and 30 and in October on 6,7,13,13, 20 and 21, only protocol VIPs will be given break darshanam. The […]
Head Tonsuring, 2nd Popular Activity after Darshan for Pilgrims in Tirumala Tirupati Temple
Majority of devotees who throng Tirumala to have darshan of Lord Venkateswara, feel it mandatory to offer their hair as a sign of total surrender towards Lord, said, Kalyanakatta DyEO Smt Nagaratna. During the media briefing at Rambhageecha Rest House 2 on Thursday, the DyEO said, there are nine Kalyanakattas in Tirumala including main Kalyana […]
Srivalliputhur Malas, Flower Garlands for Tirumala Venkateshwara Swamy
The holy and sacred garlands (malas), popularly known as Goda Devi malas from Srivalliputhur temple (Tamil Nadu) made of tulasi, sevanthi and sampangi flowers reached Tirumala on Thursday for presentation to the presiding deity of Lord Venkateswara on Garuda Seva day on Friday. The two garlands also known as Andal mala and Shikamani malas kept […]
Sri Malayappa Swamy on Simha Vahanam – 15 September 2018
Malayappa Swamy on Simha Vahanam – 15 September 2018. On the third day morning the Lord is taken out in a procession on Simha Vahanam. Simha- the Lion is a symbol of royalty and power. Lord assumed the form of half man and half lion in his Narasimha Avathara. Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagavath […]
‘తిరుపతి శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వర’, ‘శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వర స్తోత్రవనమాల’, ‘ఉదంకోపాఖ్యానం’, ‘హంసకాకీయోపాఖ్యానం’ ఆధ్యాత్మిక పుస్తకాల ఆవిష్కరణ
శ్రీవారి వార్షిక బ్రహ్మోత్సవాల్లో మూడో రోజైన శనివారం ఉదయం సింహ వాహనసేవలో నాలుగు ఆధ్యాత్మిక పుస్తకాలను ఆవిష్కరించారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో టిటిడి ధర్మకర్తల మండలి అధ్యక్షులు శ్రీ పుట్టా సుధాకర్‌ యాదవ్‌, ఈవో శ్రీ అనిల్‌కుమార్‌ సింఘాల్‌, ధర్మకర్తల మండలి సభ్యులు శ్రీ మేడా రామకృష్ణారెడ్డి, ప్రత్యేక ఆహ్వానితులు శ్రీ రాఘవేంద్రరావు, ప్రచురణల విభాగం ప్రత్యేకాధికారి శ్రీ ఆంజనేయులు, ఉప సంపాదకులు డా|| నొస్సం నరసింహాచార్య ఇతర అధికార ప్రముఖులు పాల్గొన్నారు. శ్రీ సాధు సుబ్రహ్మణ్యశాస్త్రి ఇంగ్లీషులో […]
Laghu Samprokshana performed in Tirumala Temple
After the evening seva, while the processional deity of Sri Malayappa swamy was taken inside the Tirumala temple, the deity touched the ground due to an accidental jerk by one of the Archaka Swamy’s who is carrying the idol. This incident took place in between Bangaru Vakili and sanctum sanctorum on Saturday (8 September 2018) […]
New Web Application for TTD Publications
Tirupati JEO Sri P Bhaskar instructed the concerned officials to prepare a separate web applications for TTD publications. A review meeting on the preservation, sales of TTD publications was held in the chambers of Tirupati JEO in TTD administrative building on Thursday, 6 September 2018. The JEO said, the quality of the publications should be […]
Teachers are Role Models for Society : TTD
Teachers are Role Models for Society : TTD.. By giving the nation the future citizens of the country by imparting value based education, teachers are often described and revered as role models for a healthy society, said TTD JEO Sri P Bhaskar. Addressing the special programme organised on the occasion of Teachers’ Day in Mahati […]
Vahana Sevas | Special Attractions for Brahmotsavams
The Vahana Sevas remains special attraction during brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala. This year twin brahmotsavams are set to woo the pilgrims due to Adhika Masam which is also known as Purushottama Masam and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The annual Navahnika Brahmotsavams are scheduled from September 13th to 21st while the Navarathri […]
Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam in September 2018 in Chittoor district, AP
Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam in September 2018 in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.. The Kalyanotsavam Project of TTD has taken up the conduct of a series of Srinivasa Kalyanams at different places in the state of Andha Pradesh in September 2018. The following are the dates and series of venues where the celestial marriage of the deities […]
Pavitra Pratishta for Srivari Pavitrotsavams 2020
The annual Pavitrotsavams off to a religious start with Pavitra Pratishta on Thursday morning, 30 July 2020. Earlier during the day Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed to processional deities in Kalyanotsava Mandapam. Pavithrotsavam is derived from the two wordsPavithra (holy) and utsava (festival). This utsava is penitential as well as propitiatory and its main objective is […]
Plavotsavam in Karvetinagaram Venugopalaswamy Temple (Theppotsavam)
Plavotsavam (Theppotsavam) is a boat festival celebrated in all Vaishnava temples mainly in Tirumala Tirupati. Karvetinagarm Venugopalaswamy Temple is a popular temple governed under the management of TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams). In 2018, Karvetinagaram Teppotsavam begins on 23 August and ends on 25 August. It is celebrated in Shravana Masam (prior to Shravana Purnima) as per Telugu […]
Independence day observed in Tirumala Tirupati Temple
Tirumala JEO Sri KS Sreenivasa Raju hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day in Gokulam Rest House premises on Wednesday, 15 August 2018. In his I Day address, the JEO said, discharging the duties with responsibility and dedication is the real tribute which we can pay to our National leaders. “The time […]
TTD’s Top Priority – Rituals & Pilgrims (Devotees)
The top most priorities of TTD is to ensure rituals as per Agamas and provide hassle free darshan to pilgrims, said TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal. During his Independence Day address in the Parade Grounds of TTD administrative building in Tirupati on Wednesday, the EO the great sacrifices made by the National leaders for […]
Kalakarshana in Astabandhana Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam | Venkateshwara Swamy invoked into Kalasham
The Ritwiks carried out the most important religious ritual “Kalakarshana” in Tirumala temple on Sunday evening as a part of the ongoing five day Astabandhana Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam fete. Kalakarshana is a traditional process of re-invoking the various forms of the Almighty from an idol to another media like wooden icon or a Kalasha. This […]
Astabandhana Homas in Tirumala Temple
The homams commenced in Yagashala on Sunday morning as a part of the five day, Astabandhana Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam religious fete. Earlier during the day, the Ritwiks began the celestial yaga by litting up a Homa Gundam and performed Punyahavachanam followed by Panchagavyaradhana, Vastu Homam and Raksha Bandhanam. GOLDEN “KURCHI” The temple management has prepared […]