Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Tirupati Laddu Turns 300
HYDERABAD: The Tirupati laddu, given away as "prasad" at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati, has entered its 300th year. Temple officials say the sacred offering was introduced on August 2, 1715.
No pilgrimage to the world's richest Hindu temple is complete without the laddu, made of flour, sugar, ghee, oil, cardamom and dry fruits. The mouthwatering sweet is the most sought after `prasadam' after prayers to Lord Venkateswara. Although the temple offers various types of `prasadam', the laddu is more popular among pilgrims.
According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, about ninety million laddus were given away to pilgrims in 2014.
According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, about ninety million laddus were given away to pilgrims in 2014.
Monday, October 13, 2014
History Of Tirumala Temple
This is the most wonderful Sloka the recitation of which,at any point of time in our life, would lend devotion to our heart and serenity to our mind..
> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…
> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..
> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..
> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..
> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…
And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To
“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”
And Here’s The Meaning
“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”
> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…
> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..
> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..
> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..
> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…
And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To
“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”
And Here’s The Meaning
“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”
This
is the most wonderful Sloka the recitation of which,at any point of
time in our life, would lend devotion to our heart and serenity to our
mind..
> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…
> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..
> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..
> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..
> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…
And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To
“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”
And Here’s The Meaning
“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”
- See more at: http://www.tirumalesa.com/?p=371#sthash.YuIoU1o7.dpuf
> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…
> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..
> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..
> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..
> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…
And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To
“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”
And Here’s The Meaning
“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”
- See more at: http://www.tirumalesa.com/?p=371#sthash.YuIoU1o7.dpuf
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Online Donation - Tirumala Tirupathi
Online donation for Tirumala Tirupathi Devastana
Donate online for the Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanam (TTD) through e-Hundi. Users can make donations online by giving details such as name, address, email address, city, zip/pin code, country, state, phone number, amount and purpose of making donations. Users need to agree with the terms and conditions to complete the process of donation.
Website Link - http://ttdsevaonline.com/ehundi/ehundi.aspx
SRI VENKATESWARA ANNAPRASADAM TRUST :- Sri Vekateswara Annaprasadam is unique among all donation trusts that are being run by TTD. ‘Annam Para Brahma Swarupam’. Food only can support the body to attain Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. The person, who participate in this sacred Annadanam, by giving generous donations will be blessed by divine Gods. Creatures cannot live without food, hence “giving donations to Annaprasadam will serve as Pranadanam” to the people who are hungry.
DETAILS OF SRI VENKATESWARA ANNA PRASADAM TRUST
Programmes of the scheme:- This was started on a small scale in 1984 and now Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is providing full meals as "Annaprasadam " on free of cost to all devotees in Tirumala and Tiruchanoor. Every day nearly 2 lakh devotees are availing the free Annaprasadam in Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Annaprasadam Complex, PAC-II Tirumala .TTD is also supplying food packets on a continuous basis to the pilgrims awaiting for darshan in outside Q-lines and in the compartment of VQC-I & II .
In Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple also nithya Annaprasadam facility being provided, daily for about 5000 pilgrims at free of cost. Besides this T.T.D. is providing free food to the pedestrian Pilgrim in the Alipiri foot path near Narasimhaswamy Temple.TTD started distribution of Annaprasadams at Srinivasam and Vishnu Nivasam complexes, Tirupati with effect from 11.1.2014 to 10,000 pilgrims twice a day.
How the Trust operates :- This trust is being run with the donations received from Devotees / Donors from all over the world. With a view to continue the trust forever the Devasthanams deposited all the donations in nationalized banks and the interest accrued on it is being utilized for the trust. So, Annaprasadam will not be performed either on behalf of a particular donor or on a specified date. Annaprasadam is being performed on all 365 days in a year with the interest on magnanimous donations received from the donors
How to donate :- Donations can be made by way of cheque or demand draft on any scheduled bank drawn in favour of The Executive Officer, Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust, TTD, Tirupati and can be sent to the Deputy Executive Officer, Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust, TTD Administrative Building,K.T. Road, Tirupati - 517 501.
The intending donors may contribute their donations on any Scheduled Bank at Tirumala/Tirupati directly and may obtain the receipt from the bankers.
The intending donors may also contribute their donations through e-donations, Online Remittances through Account No. 013110011500048 Bank IFSC Code - ANDB0000131 besides sending their Identity Proofs and other details to the Dy.Exe.Officer (AT), Tirupati.
The donors may also contribute their donations through the ATMs Centres directly to the Account No.013110011131210 of S.V. Nithya Annadanam Trust, Tirupati.
For more details contact:
The Secretary and Deputy E.O., (S.V. Anna PrasadamTrust)
T.T.D. Administrative Building, K.T.Road,
Tirupati-517 501. Andhra Pradesh ( India)
Phone: 0877 – 2264375, 2264237
Saturday, July 14, 2012
World's Richest Temple Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji
Located only 10 km from the city of Tirupati, the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji is considered a necessary travel destination for every Hindu pilgrim. The ordained deity of the temple is Lord Venkateswara, who also goes by the name Venkatramana. The temple observes the philosophy of love and equality while also forbidding the sacrifice of animals. Everyday thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the temple and it is estimated that over 5 billion people visit the temple every year. An average of 50,000 pilgrims visit the temple daily with numbers reaching as high as 200,000 on special occasions. As it stands now the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji is the second most visited shrine in the world.
The temple has an extravagantly embellished idol of Sri Venkateswara at the entrance. The inside is decorated with vimana covered in gold and elegantly sculpted columns. There are multiple small shrines inside the temple and a main shrine called the Vimana. The whole temple is made in the Dravidian style, which is characterized by deep carvings both on the inside and outside of the temple. More interesting architecture features of the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji temple is the three enclosed courts called Prakarams and a dome, which is a prominent feature, observed from afar. Other main attractions include a statue of Vijayanagara King Krishnadevaraya and his spouse.
When looking at the history of the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji it becomes clear as to why the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji became the world’s richest temple. Though the exact age of the temple is unclear, scholars are certain that it was built before 500 A.D. This became apparent when literature dated around that time was discovered in the temple. Since the construction of this temple, rulers of Andhra Pradesh have donated large amounts of gold to the temple. Even in our times many pilgrims travel to the temple to bring their gifts to honor Lord Venkateswara.
The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji is considered the world’s richest temple for the large amount of donations it receives on a daily basis. A shocking amount of cash, precious metals, jewels and jewelry are donated in honor of Lord Venkateswara for wishes that were granted or for afflictions that were avoided. On average the daily earnings amount to Rs. 75 Lakhs with the highest average amounting to Rs. 180 Lakh in one day. The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji has an annual income of Rs. 650 crore earning it its title as the world’s richest temple.
The temple has an extravagantly embellished idol of Sri Venkateswara at the entrance. The inside is decorated with vimana covered in gold and elegantly sculpted columns. There are multiple small shrines inside the temple and a main shrine called the Vimana. The whole temple is made in the Dravidian style, which is characterized by deep carvings both on the inside and outside of the temple. More interesting architecture features of the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji temple is the three enclosed courts called Prakarams and a dome, which is a prominent feature, observed from afar. Other main attractions include a statue of Vijayanagara King Krishnadevaraya and his spouse.
When looking at the history of the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji it becomes clear as to why the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji became the world’s richest temple. Though the exact age of the temple is unclear, scholars are certain that it was built before 500 A.D. This became apparent when literature dated around that time was discovered in the temple. Since the construction of this temple, rulers of Andhra Pradesh have donated large amounts of gold to the temple. Even in our times many pilgrims travel to the temple to bring their gifts to honor Lord Venkateswara.
The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji is considered the world’s richest temple for the large amount of donations it receives on a daily basis. A shocking amount of cash, precious metals, jewels and jewelry are donated in honor of Lord Venkateswara for wishes that were granted or for afflictions that were avoided. On average the daily earnings amount to Rs. 75 Lakhs with the highest average amounting to Rs. 180 Lakh in one day. The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji has an annual income of Rs. 650 crore earning it its title as the world’s richest temple.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tirupati Laddu Size
Tirumala laddu was bigger in size about 15 years back comparing to nowadays what the devotees get as prasadam we are ready to pay more but avaialability is only to the staff and also some laddoos are sold in black @ Rs 50 each specially by the security staff in the temple premises you will be approached by them and in a friendly chat you will be enquired your place of destination and after confirmation you will be asked if you need laddoos which are for sale.
I wish the TTD Trust notes down the difference between supply and demand hope they balance the same by opening a special counter for sale of laddoo Prasadam as per quantity required by the devotees.
I wish the TTD Trust notes down the difference between supply and demand hope they balance the same by opening a special counter for sale of laddoo Prasadam as per quantity required by the devotees.
Tirupati Laddu Facts
- Around 150,000 laddus are made daily.
- One laddu is given free to each devotee; the number of daily devotees that visit the temple is around 50,000.
- A devotee can buy extra two laddus – a laddu costs 5 rupees.
- The revenue from the sale of laddu annually is more than 11 million rupees.
- Each laddu weighs around 100gms and is huge when compared with the normal laddu found in shops.
- There is a super huge Tirupati Laddu known as Kalyana Laddu and it weighs around 500gms – ½ a kilogram.
- Single largest laddu made is said to have weighed 32 kg.
- The tradition of Tirupati Laddu is nearly 300 years old.
- It is prepared by special hereditary priests known as archakas in special temple kitchen known as ‘potu’.
- Ingredients used in Tirupati Laddu are Besan flour (kadalai mavu), Sugar, Cashew nuts, Cardamom, Ghee, Oil, Sugar candy, Raisins and Almonds.
- On a day around 5000 kg of Besan flour is used.
- Sugar around 10000 kg.
- Cashew nuts around 600 kg.
- Cardamom 150 kg
- Ghee 300 liters
- Sugar candy 400 kg
- Raisins 540 kg
The ingredients are bought at the auction at the Commodities and Spices Exchange in Kochi.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTDs) the administrating body of the temple is planning to patent the Tirupati Laddu to stop counterfeits.
Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam gets copyright for Tirupati laddoo
The Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam has got geographical indication(GI) certificate for Tirupati laddoo offered as prasadam to devotees at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala hills. This copyright means no one can make and sell laddoos as Tirupati prasadams within a specified territory.
The TTD had applied for GI with the Chennai-based Geographical Indication Registry in March last year. The certification was completed recently.
Mr G. L.Verma, assistant registrar of trademarks and GI, told reporters at his Chennai office that "We have granted the GI certificate for Tirupati laddoo to the TTD". This laddoo "is now protected under law and none can copy it and market it under the same name".
He explained that under GI, the right to marketing the certified product is tied to a definite geographical territory and the product should be produced or processed or prepared in that territory. Part of the Intellectual Property Rights, the GI tag provides legal protection and empowers the holder to take legal action in case of infringement.
In its application seeking the GI tag, TTD had said that the size and flavour "are typical characteristics of Tirupati laddoo." They are not produced anywhere in the world and "are unique in terms of quality, reputation and other characteristics, which go into its making."
Speaking to mediapersons in Tirupati, TTD chairman D K Audikesavulu and TTD executive officer I Y R Krishna Rao said the GIR certificate will effectively curb the fake laddoo menace.
The temple kitchen prepares approximately 1.5 lakh laddoos a day. The production is increased by 50 to 75 percent on peak days.
Earlier, the price of a laddoo was just Rs 10 a piece. In the last two years, it has gone up to Rs 25. Its size varies, depending on the purpose for which it is used. Small laddoos are distributed to devotees free, but a regular or medium-sized laddoo is sold across the counter. The large ones are called 'kalyana Laddoos'.
source: www.asiantribune.com/news/2009/09/16/tirumala-tirupati-devasthanam-gets-copyright-tirupati-laddoo
The TTD had applied for GI with the Chennai-based Geographical Indication Registry in March last year. The certification was completed recently.
Mr G. L.Verma, assistant registrar of trademarks and GI, told reporters at his Chennai office that "We have granted the GI certificate for Tirupati laddoo to the TTD". This laddoo "is now protected under law and none can copy it and market it under the same name".
He explained that under GI, the right to marketing the certified product is tied to a definite geographical territory and the product should be produced or processed or prepared in that territory. Part of the Intellectual Property Rights, the GI tag provides legal protection and empowers the holder to take legal action in case of infringement.
In its application seeking the GI tag, TTD had said that the size and flavour "are typical characteristics of Tirupati laddoo." They are not produced anywhere in the world and "are unique in terms of quality, reputation and other characteristics, which go into its making."
Speaking to mediapersons in Tirupati, TTD chairman D K Audikesavulu and TTD executive officer I Y R Krishna Rao said the GIR certificate will effectively curb the fake laddoo menace.
The temple kitchen prepares approximately 1.5 lakh laddoos a day. The production is increased by 50 to 75 percent on peak days.
Earlier, the price of a laddoo was just Rs 10 a piece. In the last two years, it has gone up to Rs 25. Its size varies, depending on the purpose for which it is used. Small laddoos are distributed to devotees free, but a regular or medium-sized laddoo is sold across the counter. The large ones are called 'kalyana Laddoos'.
source: www.asiantribune.com/news/2009/09/16/tirumala-tirupati-devasthanam-gets-copyright-tirupati-laddoo
Tirupati Center of Hope Orphanage
The Tirupati Center of Hope is home to 20 girls. Each one has lost their parent(s) to AIDS and have no one who is able to care for them. At the Center they not only receive the love and nurture they need, they are also educated, and have their needs met.
World’s Richest God is flooded with gold and diamonds
I pray to the world's richest God to sprinkle some richness in my lap too! An Indian God is weighed down, not only with the prayers and requests of the millions of followers, but also with more than 11,000 kg of gold, ornaments and other precious jewels. On any given day, the 8ft main idol of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala is decked up with at least 60-70 kg of gold ornaments. Just a single crown weighs about 30 kg. The temple, also known as Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, is the richest and the most visited place of worship of Hindus in the world.
Just last month, the reigning deity in Tirupati was offered a new and the most expensive gold crown studded with precious diamonds. The crown, made of 32 kilograms of pure gold and 70,000 diamonds was offered by the state’s minister for tourism and a well known industrialist. The crown cost $9 million, making it the biggest offering to the Tirumala temple. What makes the 2.5 feet long crown even more precious and valuable is the big emerald studded at its forehead. The 890 carat emerald was imported from Africa and has cost almost half a million dollars ($400,000) to the donor.
Just last month, the reigning deity in Tirupati was offered a new and the most expensive gold crown studded with precious diamonds. The crown, made of 32 kilograms of pure gold and 70,000 diamonds was offered by the state’s minister for tourism and a well known industrialist. The crown cost $9 million, making it the biggest offering to the Tirumala temple. What makes the 2.5 feet long crown even more precious and valuable is the big emerald studded at its forehead. The 890 carat emerald was imported from Africa and has cost almost half a million dollars ($400,000) to the donor.
Why people visit Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji..?
There is an interesting story that Kubera has granted a huge amount of loan to Lord Balaji, the highest diety in kaliyug, for his marriage and Lord Balaji agreed to repay the interest from the collections of temple at Tirupati, Andra Pradesh State, India. We don't know how far the story is true. But, Hindu people have got much faith on Lord Balaji who is also known as Lord Venkateshwara. It is said that a turning point will come in the life of a suffering person, if he visits this temple once. Many people regularly visit the temple before performing a good deed or before starting a new business. Common people will also make a visit to this temple with a hope that something good will happen in their life. The tourists from all the countries and all the parts of India come to Tirupati and like to have the darshan of Lord Venkateshwara.
Many businessmen give a share of profit to this temple, on a regular basis. By the grace of Lord Balaji, the impossible things are made possible and the delighted people want to thank him in the form of putting some money in the Hundi at the temple. The daily Hundi collections exceed Rupee one crore and some people put gold, silver coins and jewellery also in the Hundi. The people stand in long queues patiently, to have the darshan for few seconds. People believe that Lord Venkateshwara will come to our rescue if we give him a call and relieve us from our problems, whether we are a strong devotee or not. Many people give a vow to the Lord that they will visit Tirupati temple and leave the ego by tonsure, that is giving away the prestigious hair. Some people engage in fasting and do prayers to Lord venkateshwara to win his grace.
Some people like to walk from foot of the Tirupati hills. Some people visit tirupati, before starting arrangement for marriage, to submit the wedding card at the lotus feet of Lord Balaji. Special types of darshan facilities are also available. The VIPs and rich people make use of these to have the sacred darshan of Lord Balaji. On holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, there will be heavy rush. Special transport facilities are available from all parts of India, for visiting Tirupati. Also, advance booking for darshan can be made from many places and online booking facilities are also available. The most auspicious function in Tirupati is the brahmotsavam festival and devotees from all over India and even from foreign countries, will be awaiting eagerly, to visit Tirupati at the time of this festival. It is believed that the creator of mankind the Lord Brahma first conducted this festival and hence, named as brahmotsavam. Normally, in the month of October, brahmotsavam is celebrated for a period of nine days. The rite of ankurarpana, that is sowing of seeds is performed in the evening, with a puja for Sri Vishvaksena, who removes obstacles, before commencement of brahmotsavam.
On the first day, the commencement of brahmotsavam is marked by hoisting of the garuda flag at the Dhvajastambham. By this, Garuda will reach devalokam to invite all devas for this function. Daily homas and procession of utsava murthi on different chariots are performed on all the nine days. The last day is the Birth star of Lord Balaji and so, it is celebrated very grandly with special alankarams and abishekams. The sudharshana chakra is bathed in pushkarani and the devotees are blessed with the holy water dripping down from this chakra which is placed on a high platform. The lowering of garuda flag is known as dhvajavarohanam, which marks the end of the festival. The common people join with the priests and pay respects to Gods and Sages. Ther Veda Mantras are chanted by all. The festival is really a feast for millions of devotees.
source : www.saching.com
Lord Venkateswara - Tirupati Balaji
The idol of Lord Vishnu, just to have a glimpse of whom people from different parts of India ...different parts of the world rushes to come and stand in queue for hours after hours is Tirupati Venkateswara.
Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati is believed as the last incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is in the southern Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, 130 kms from the Chennai (Madras), on Tirumala hills from where Lord Venkateswara - popularly known as Balaji - showering his eternal blessing and kindness to the mankind. He is believed to be the one of the manifestation of Lord Vishnu.
The Tirumala Tirupati temple of Lord Venkateswara Balaji in Andhra Pradesh attracts millions of visitors every year. The deity is Extremely Lively and people keeps on standing hours after hours on the queue for offering pooja. This is one of the common belief in the mind of people that whatever you will give to Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati in the name of Puja, God will return you several multiple of that.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Tirumala temple is the richest temple in the world
Lord Venkateswara Swamy or Balaji is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu himself. It is believed that he came to reside on the southern bank of Swami Pushkarni, a tank which passes by Tirumala.
The seven hills around Tirumala-Tirupati are also known as Sapthagiri after the seven hoods of Sheshnag – the cosmic serpent. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri. According one legend, as Saint Ramanuja born in 11th Century AD climbed the seven hills of Tirupati, Lord Srinivas- another name for Lord Venkateswara- appeared before him and gave him his blessings. And after that he is believed to have been blessed to live till the ripe age of 120 years to spread the gospel of Sri Venkateswara.
People are encouraged to visit Tirumala on the day of Ekadasi in the month of Vaikunta, at which time all pilgrims in the abode of God will be forgiven of all their sins. They also would definitely attain salvation after they die, it is believed.
The Tirumala temples nestles amidst the peaks of the seven hills of Tirumala. The temple can be approached from Tirupati by a 20 km road. It is a pleasant drive for people who admire the tropical greenery on these hills. Many pilgrims even today take a path by foot making an 11 km trek to the temple. For the devotees, the deity Venkateshwara symbolizes goodness; with his conch he creates the cosmic sound that destroys ignorance and with his disc he destroys evil. Venkateshwara is considered to be the most powerful Hindu deity, he is believed to be the fulfiller of every wish made to him by the devotees.
There are never fewer then 50,000 pilgrims here at any time in a single day. The total number of pilgrims even goes up to 700,000 in a day. The temple staff alone amounts to a number of 18,000. The popularity of the temple can be judged by the annual income which is around six billion rupees.
The seven hills around Tirumala-Tirupati are also known as Sapthagiri after the seven hoods of Sheshnag – the cosmic serpent. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri. According one legend, as Saint Ramanuja born in 11th Century AD climbed the seven hills of Tirupati, Lord Srinivas- another name for Lord Venkateswara- appeared before him and gave him his blessings. And after that he is believed to have been blessed to live till the ripe age of 120 years to spread the gospel of Sri Venkateswara.
People are encouraged to visit Tirumala on the day of Ekadasi in the month of Vaikunta, at which time all pilgrims in the abode of God will be forgiven of all their sins. They also would definitely attain salvation after they die, it is believed.
The Tirumala temples nestles amidst the peaks of the seven hills of Tirumala. The temple can be approached from Tirupati by a 20 km road. It is a pleasant drive for people who admire the tropical greenery on these hills. Many pilgrims even today take a path by foot making an 11 km trek to the temple. For the devotees, the deity Venkateshwara symbolizes goodness; with his conch he creates the cosmic sound that destroys ignorance and with his disc he destroys evil. Venkateshwara is considered to be the most powerful Hindu deity, he is believed to be the fulfiller of every wish made to him by the devotees.
There are never fewer then 50,000 pilgrims here at any time in a single day. The total number of pilgrims even goes up to 700,000 in a day. The temple staff alone amounts to a number of 18,000. The popularity of the temple can be judged by the annual income which is around six billion rupees.
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams
The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by the Lord's presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills.
The Temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.
The benefits acquired by a piligrimage to Venkatachala are mentioned in the Rig Veda and Asthadasa Puranas. In these epics, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great bestower of boons. There are several legends associated with the manifestation of the Lord at Tirumala.
The Temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect which advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice.
The sanctum sanctorum which houses the awe-inspiring idol of the Lord of the Seven Hills is situated in the main temple complex of Tirumala.
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The Temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.
The benefits acquired by a piligrimage to Venkatachala are mentioned in the Rig Veda and Asthadasa Puranas. In these epics, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great bestower of boons. There are several legends associated with the manifestation of the Lord at Tirumala.
The Temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect which advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice.
The sanctum sanctorum which houses the awe-inspiring idol of the Lord of the Seven Hills is situated in the main temple complex of Tirumala.
source : www.ttdsevaonline.com
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