Monday, December 28, 2015

thirunageswaram raghu temple timings address

Thirunageswaram raghu temple timings address

Thirunageswaram raghu temple timings address

In this temple Sri Raghu is seen here in human form with His consorts Sri Nagavalli and Sri Naga Kanni
Special pooja and Homam will be performed whenever there is a switch from Raghu Plaentar position to next planetary position and this event occurs once is 18 months. During this event Raghu will be taken out in a procession on Sesha Vahanam.

Performing abhishekam with milk during Rahu Kalam will clears all the blockages for marriage, children, job, business, career growth in your life. When milk is poured on Raghu Idol, the milk turns blue, which is clearly visible to our naked eyes.  Temple priest says that, If you have Dosham then the color will be changed.

Thirunageswaram Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 6 am  - 12:45 pm
Evening Hours: 4 pm - 8:30 pm

How to reach Thirunageswaram Temple?

By Bus

  1. Direct bus is available from Kumbakonam to Kaaraikal, temple is 7 km from Kumbakonam

By Train

  1. Railway station is available at Thirunageswaram, only passengers will stop here. Passenger Trains are Tambaram  - Kumbakona and Kumbakonam - Mayiladuthurai.
  2. Kumbakonam is well connected railway station with all parts of South India
  3. Next nearest stations is at Tiruvidaimarudur which is 5 km from Thirunageswaram

By Air

  1. Tiruchurapalli is the nearest domestic airport which is 109 km away.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi Anantapur

Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi Anantapur

Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi Anantapur

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna during the period 1529 - 1542 A.D, who were the headman of the Vijayanagar King Achyutha Deva Raya. This temple is dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy. Temples of Shiva, Vishnu and Veerbhadra were located in this temple complex.
The monolith Nandi, which welcomes you to Lepakshi Town is if 4.5 meters height and 8.23 mt length. It is about 200 mt from Veerabhadra Temple. It is positioned such way that it faces Shiva Linga inside the temple complex. 
Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi Temple is the one of the engineering marvels. Among the 70 pillars of the temple, one hangs without any support. Visitors used to check this reality every time they visit the temple

How to reach  Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi ?

  1. 220 Km away from Tirupati, it takes 5 hours by road. Direct bus is available from Tirupati to Hindupur.
  2. 124 Km away from Anantapur. Direct bus to this place is available from Anantapur Bus station.
  3. Nearest places is Hindupur which is 14 km away.

Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History

Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History

Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History

Lord Maha Vishnu toolk the form of Narasimha Swamy to kill the Hiranya Kasyapa. Even after killing the demon, he started roaming around forests and hills with anger. At Sthothadhri hill which is near to Kadiri Town, Devas along with Prahaladha prayed to calm down Narasimha swamy. Narasimha Swamy pleased with the prayers and withdraw the anger at this place. Hence Narasimha Swamy Temple here is called as Prahalada Sametha Narasimha Swamy Temple.

How to reach Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple ?

  1. Temple is 180 km from Tirupati. Direct bus is available from Tirupati to Kadiri
  2. Direct Train from Tirupati to Kadiri is available from Tirupati Central Railway station. Journey time is 3 hours 38 mins.
  3. Temple is 90 km from Anantapur Town. Direct bus is available from Anantapur at high frequency.
Please refer www.gotirupati.com for more details.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Kalahasti Temple Rudra Homam Timings

Kalahasti Temple Rudra Homam Timings

Sri Kalahasti Temple Rudra Homam Timings and Benefits 

  1. To eradicate negative karma
  2. To get rid of troubles and fulfilling all your cherished desired. 
  3. To overcome illness
  4. It removes fear of death
  5. To overcome previous birth karma
  6. To attain success in career
  7. Gives good health and properity
  8. To gives relief from relationship troubles

Rudra Mantra

Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraya
|| Katame Rudra Ithi Dasheme Purushe Praana atmaikadashah the yadasmat
martyaacchreeradtkramati atha rodanti thad Yadh Rodhayanthi  Thasmadh Rudra Ithi || 


Monday, December 14, 2015

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Narasimhakonda

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Narasimhakonda

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Narasimhakonda is located ated to the west of Nellore.  Temple was built on the banks of Penna river.

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Legends

It is mentioned in the BRAHMA PURANAM, Sage Kasyapa installed Sri Lakshmi Narasimha swamy on a auspicious day, that is before Vaisaka Suddha Pournami and on the day when the Swathi Naksthram or star was ascendant. 

How to reach Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple?

  1. Temple is 15 km from Nellore Bus station.
  2. 147 Km from Tirupati. Direct bus is available from Tirupati to Nellore.

Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple

Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple

Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple in Nellore district. Temple is located on the banks of Penna river which is 12 km from Nellore bus station.  This temple was built in the year 1150 A.D. Belief is that whoever sleeps for a night in this temple will be blessed with good fortune.  

Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple Address

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi Thayee Devsthanam, Jonnavada Kshetram,
Bucchireddy Palem (Mandal), Potti Sriramulu Nellore (Dist) , Andhra pradesh

How to reach Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple ? 

  1. Temple is 12 km from Nellore bus station. Direct bus is available from Nellore to Jonnavada.
  2. Temple is 143 Km from Tirupati. Direct bus is available from Tirupati to Nellore at regular intervals. 
For more images from the temple refer www.gotirupati.com



Sunday, December 13, 2015

Mulasthaneswara Swamy Temple Mulapet Nellore

Mulasthaneswara Swamy Temple Mulapet Nellore

Mulasthaneswara Swamy Temple Mulapet Nellore

Legend goes this way, There was a cattle baron by name Mukanti Reddy, who used to gaze on the rich grass in the forest. One day Mukanti noticed that one of his cow is not yielding milk and instructed cowherd to keep an eye on this cow and find out why it is not giving milk. The  cowherd kept an eye on the cow and followed it when it moved away from the others. Cowherd noticed that cow is emptying it's milk on a ant-hill. In a bit anger he raised his axe to beat the cow, cow escaped from the bite and it hit rock in the ant-hill from where the blood starts oozing out.  
Cowherd in fear ran to his master and updated on this. Later in the night Mukanti had a dream, where it is instructed by natural spirits to build a temple for this Shiva Lingam. As instructed, Mukanti built the temple, Thus the place came to known as 'Mulasthana Ishwara'


Alagu Mallari Krishna Swamy temple MannarPoluru

Alagu Mallari Krishna Swamy temple MannarPoluru

Alagu Mallari Krishna Swamy temple MannarPoluru

Legends associated with Alagu Mallari Krishna Swamy temple

Mannarpoluru, a heritage site, with significant references to Jambavati's wedding with Sri Krishna. It is the place where Sri Krishna defeated Jambavanth to procure Samanthakamani. It is mentioned in Brahmanda Purana that Sri Krishna fought with Jambavantha for 28 days. Hence this place got the nae "Malla Hari Poru Vuru" (means place where Lord Hari did Malla Yudham, a type of fight). Jambavatha presented Samanthakamani and his daughter Jambavathi to Sri Krishna. As time passed by, it's name got changed to Mannarpoluru. This is the only temple in India dedicated to Jambavathi, Sathyabhama and Sri Krsihna.



Saturday, December 12, 2015

Siripuram Golden Temple Vellore

Siripuram Golden Temple Vellore

Golden Temple Vellore also known as Siripuram Mahalakshmi Temple, is a religious center located among the small green mountains in an area called TiruMalaikodi.  It is located on the way to Anaicut, on Usoor Road. This Temple was inaugurated on 15th Aug 2007. This temple is made from pure gold and one of the best Hindu architecture. Temple is built on 100 acres land. It was constructed and maintained by Sri Narayani Peetam  Vellore. Sri Narayni Peetam lead by religious Guru Sakthi Amma also known as Narayani Amma. Temp.e is a vision of 30 year old spiritual guru Sri Sakthi Amma.
About 15000 Kg gold has been used in the construction of this Maha Lakshmi Mandir and more than 300 crores has been spent in building this temple. It took nearly 7 years to construct Golden Temple Vellore. Estimated that 400 goldsmiths and copper-smiths participated in building this temple. About twelve layers of gold foils have been pasted on copper sheets embossed with the designs of Gods and fixed on the walls.The whole interior of the temple has been constructed with pure gold. The Temple is located in the center of a star shaped compartment.
Only people who believe in more than one god are allowed to enter the temple. All devotees have to go through the star shaped pathway to reach the sanctum. Sri MahaLakshmi idol inside the sanctum is made of 70 kg pure gold.

Golden Temple Vellore Darshan

There is 2 types of Darshan, one is free and other type is paid. Paid ticket cost Rs.250/ devotee and will have immediate access to darshan. Free darshan will take 2 -3 hours, depends on the crowd. 

For more details or any queries on this topic, please visit www.gotirupati.com


Friday, December 11, 2015

Kaigal water falls Palamaner Andhra Pradesh

Kaigal water falls

Kaigal Water Falls Distance: 128 Km from Tirupati
Best season to visit is between July and October during the peak rain season.
It is popularly known as Kaigal water falls in reference to the Kaigal village situated about 2.5 kilometres from the Falls. Locally the falls is called as Dumukuralla Water Falls. The Telugu name Dumukurallu water falls came into Prominence because of its sound resembling the fall of stones from above.


Monday, December 7, 2015

Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Tirupati

Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Tirupati

Sri Govindaraja Swamy considered to be the elder brother of Venkateswara Swamy. Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Raja Gopuram can be seen from any distance in and around Tirupati. The Lord is found with His consorts Rukmini and Sathyabhama. Temple entrance is a seven storeyed gopuram which was built in the year 1628 A.D. To the left of the main gopuram, is a temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi who is seated on Lotus. There are shrines dedicated to Sri Andal, Sri Parthasarathi, Sri Venkateswara Swamy and Vedanta Desikar, who was a great vaishnava devotee and poet. 
Another interesting fact about this temple is celestial bath (Abhishekam) will not be performed as the presiding deity in the lying position is made  of clay. 


Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Tirumala Tirupati Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan Timings

Tirumala Tirupati Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan Timings

Tirumala Tirupati Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated in a grand. Devotees will have access to Vaikunta Dwaram.
Vaikunta Dwaram which remains closed for whole the year, will be opened on this auspicious day. Belief is that devotees who takes darshan on this day and pass thru the door will have Vaikuntam Entrance after life.
Vaikuntam is the abode of the Lord Maha Vishnu.
Vaikunta Ekadasi is also called as Putrada Ekadasi. As said in Puranas, one who does fasting on this day is the begetter of offspring. 

Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan

  1.  No reference letters will be entertained, which means Break Darshan for recommendation letters will not be available.
  2. Sarva darshan usually starts by 5 am. 
  3. No privileged darshan, including parents with infants, defence, physically challenged and Senior Citizens, NRIs, donors. Supadam entrance will be closed.
  4. No advance booking of accommodation.