Venkateswara

Lord Venkateswara is the main diety of the Tirumala temple, Tirupathi. The lord is an incarnation of lord Vishnu.  He is worshipped by the people with different names like Balaji, Srinivasa, Govinda. Venkateswara means the Lord who destroys the sins of the people. According the Hindu scriptures, Vishnu, out of love towards his devotees, incarnated as Venkateshwara and appeared for the salvation and upliftment of humanity in this Kali Yuga and is considered the supreme form of Vishnu in this age. Suprabhatam (Sanskrit: सुप्रभातम “auspicious dawn”) is a name given to Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord....

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NARAYANAAYA

Tirupati, the Home of Lord Venkateswara has long been the destination of many a newly wed couple. The temple is believed to have a particular signification for newly weds as it is believed to be place where Lord Venkateswara married Padmavathy. An interesting tale forms the backdrop to the temple. Quarrels are not unknown between happily wed couples and the divine ones are no different. Following a spat with Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi left her heavenly abode and came down to the earth. Here she stayed in a hermitage on the banks of the Godavari. Missing his beloved, Lord Vishnu went to search of her and this search brought...

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Lord Venkateswara is the main deity of tirupati

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is also known as TTD. It is a management committee in tirumala which controls the pilgrims of tirumala-tirupati area. TTD is not only control the tirupati-temples but also  participate in various social, religious, literary and educational activities within Andhra Pradesh and India.In 1933 AD, the Madras government passed a special act, and empowered the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) committee to control all the activities of temple in tirumala-tirupati area, through a commissioner appointed by the madras government. Again in 1951, the act which was passed in 1933, replaced by enactment whereby...

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Brahmotsavam festiva

l is a Hindu festival which is celebrated at Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh. It is celebrated once in a whole years. The festival continues for 9 days. Generally this festival comes in the month of October. It is believed that God Brahma, the creator of God, had started this festival. He worshipped God Balaji on the banks of the Pushkarini in Tirupati to give thanks him for the protection of mankind. So the festival name is “Brahmotsavam”. Brahmotsavam meansBrahma’s Utsavam. How to Celebrate this festival at Tirupati : This festival is celebrated in Tirupati temple. So, every year in the month of September or October uncountable devotees...

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Why people visit Tirupati Temple ?

Tirupati Balaji Temple is the holiest place and one of the largest temples in the world. It is situated in the Eastern Ghat in Chittoor district. This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara mean Hindu God Vishnu. It is believed that in this Kalyuga, one can get mukti only by worshipping to Shri Venkateswara at Tirupati. There is an interesting story behind that why people visit Tirupati. Venkateshwara taken a loan of one crore and 14 lakh coins of gold from Kubera (Wealth God) and had Viswakarma for the arrangement of the marriage. And he agreed to repay the interest from the collections of temple at Tirupati, Andra Pradesh State,...

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NAMO NARAYANAAYA

Tirupati, the Home of Lord Venkateswara has long been the destination of many a newly wed couple. The temple is believed to have a particular signification for newly weds as it is believed to be place where Lord Venkateswara married Padmavathy.An interesting tale forms the backdrop to the temple. Quarrels are not unknown between happily wed couples and the divine ones are no different. Following a spat with Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi left her heavenly abode and came down to the earth. Here she stayed in a hermitage on the banks of the Godavari.Missing his beloved, Lord Vishnu went to search of her and this search brought him to earth. Ultimately his quest brought him to the Seshadri hills where he stopped to rest in an anthill. Upset by the separation between Vishnu and Lakshmi, Lord Brahma...

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LORD VENKETSWARA

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...

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Tri-Devothav

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 bank of Sri Swami Pushkarini. He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. 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 of Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu at Tirupati is perhaps one of the most revered ones...

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Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya PART 3

And which destroyed the fame of ten headed Ravana, Shine before me. Vanara nikaradhyaksham, dhanava kula kumudha ravikara sadruksham, Dheena janavana dheeksham pavana paka ambuja madraksham.5 I Saw Lord Hanuman, Who is the result of penance of God of wind, Who is the leader of all monkeys, Who is similar to the Sun God to water lily, To the hoards of Rakshasas, And who is he protector of the suffering humans. Ethath pavana suthasya stotram, Ya patathi pancha rathnakhyam, Chiramiha nikhilan bhogan bhukthwa, Sri Rama Bhakthiman Bhavathi. He who reads these five gems, Which are the poems of praise of, The son of God of wind, Would become a devotee...

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Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya PART 2

another form of Datta with three faces. The Swan represents the knowledge of discrimination because the swan separates the milk and water and thus represents Brahma. Garuda is always associated with Lord Vishnu and the mark on His forehead (Tilaka) indicates Vishnu. The bull represents tremendous power, which is Lord Shiva. Thus Garuda is another form of Lord Datta representing the service or path. Thus Anjaneyar represents Lord Datta along with His most powerful and faithful servant called Kalabhairava. In fact Garuda is another form of Kalabhairava. Thus Anjaneyar represents a total picture of the path and the goal. East facing Anjaneya to...

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Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya PART 1

Anjaneya has five faces (Pancha Mukha) and ten weapons. The five faces are that of Lord Hanuman, Lord Narasimha, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Hayagriva, and Lord Garuda. Panchamukha (alternatively Panchamukhi) is a word meaning 'five-faced'. Hanuman as 'Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami' (Anjaneya = 'son of Anjani') is more famous in the South and some other parts of the world. 1. Sri Varaha facing the North 2. Sri Narasimha facing the South 3. Sri Garuda facing the West 4. Sri Hayagriva (a much earlier Avatar of Vishnu) facing the sky and 5. His own (Hanuman) facing the East Every Face of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman' has significance Sri Hanuman faces East....

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NIRVAN SHATAM STOTRA: "

Nirvana Shatkam stotra Shivoham,shivoham,shivoham,shivoham shivoham,shivoham,shivham,shivoham, Mano budhya ahankara chithaa ninaham, Na cha srothra jihwe na cha graana nethrer, Na cha vyoma bhoomir na thejo na vayu, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 1 Na cha praana samgno na vai pancha vaayur, Na vaa saptha dhathur na va pancha kosa, Na vak pani padam na chopa stha payu, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 2 Na me dwesha raghou na me lobha mohou, Madho naiva me naiva matsarya bhava, Na dharmo na cha artha na kamo na moksha, Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 3 Na punyam na paapam na soukhyam na dukham, Na manthro na theertham na...

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Sri Meenakshi Sthothram

Sri Meenakshi sthothram By Adhi Sankara Bhagawat Pada Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Goddess Meenakshi along with her consort Sunderswarar is the presiding deity of the fabled temple of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai, She is so called because 1. Her eyes have fish like pretty shape. 2. Like fish she keeps it always open to watch the interests of her devotees.) Sri vidhye, shiva vama bhaga nilaye, sri rajarajarchithe, Sri nadhadhi guru swaroopa vibhave, chinthamani peedike, Sri vani giri janthamgri kamala, sri shambhavi, sri shive, Madhyahne malayadwajadhipa suthe, maam pahi meenambike. 1 (Be pleased to protect me, Oh , mother Meenakshi, Who...

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NAMA RAMAYANAM

Shudda Brahma Parathpara Rama Kalathmaka parameshwara Rama Seshathalpa suha nidhritha Rama Barhamthyamara prarthitha Rama Chanda kirana kala mandana Rama Srimath Dasratha nandana Rama Kausalya sukha vardhana Rama Viswamithra priya dhana Rama Gora Thatakaa gathaka Rama Mareehadhi nipathaka Rama Kaushika muka samrakshaka Rama Srimad Ahalya uddharaka Rama Gowthama muni sampoojitha Rama Sura muni vara samsthutha Rama Navika davidha mrudhu paada Rama Mithila pura jana modhitha Rama Triambaka karmuka banchaka Rama Seetharpitha vara moulika Rama Krutha vaivahika kauthuka Rama Bhargava darpa vinaasaka Rama Srimad Ayodhya palaka Rama Rama Rama Jaya...

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KRISHNA AND ARJUNA AND BALAJI WALLPAPERS

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Kuldevatas

Kuldevatas mainFor purposes of worship the Hindu has three principal deities.The first is the Gramadevata (the god of the village or town),The second the Kuladevata (deity of his family or Gotra), andThe third the Ishtadevata (personal deity). Of these the first two are fixed for him at birth and the third he selects for himself from the many deities of the Hindu pantheon. Worship of the Kuladevata is generally performed daily in the family home shrine dedicated to this deity. belong to the Siva or Shakti cult. Many villages of Tamil Nadu in South India people are celebrating this Great God, KaruppaswamyMuneeswaran ,...

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HANUMAN SLOKAS

Aum Anjaneyaye Vidmahe, Mahabalaye Dhi-Mahi Tanno Hanuman Prachodayat Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam Nir Bhayatvam Arogata Ajatyam Vak Patutvam Cha Hanumat Smaranat BhavetBy remembering Hanuman, one can gain wisdom, strength, success, courage, fearlessness, lack of ill health, lack of sluggishness, and Oratory skills. Manoj-avam Maruti Tulya Vegam Jitendriyam Bhudhi-mataam Varishtam Vaataatmajam Vaanara-yoota-mukhyam Sri Ramadootam Shirasaa Namami I surrender to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, whose speed is as swift as the mind and as swift as the wind, who has controlled his sense organs and is the most intelligent among the intelligent...

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Hindu God Anjaneya

Anjaneya swami is a special God and second to none. This is because he is the avatar of Maha siva (shiva), rudramsa sambhoota given boons by all gods that no weapon or energy will harm Him. More over he is the owner , diety for the most powerful mantra "sri Ram". Thus Hanuman became the most powerful god and also most admired God as he showed the way to all devotees the path ofDasyam (saving the god like a servant). Anjaneya is the owner of Rama rasa and none can enter the rama rajya without anjaneya's permission, as per tulasi das. Anjaneya is also told that he will be there till the end of this yuga or millineium...

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And all we can do is surrender our selves to Sai Baba and let Sai work, let his grace work, let his love work. When we work let Sai Baba's grace, love and remembrance be the guide. Sai SatCharitrabe the guide. Each time i open Sai SatCharitra it gives me appropriate directions. I have so much pull towards living in Shirdi, just because working of Sai Baba, the grace and love of Sai is felt so much. While going through tough times, i was praying to Sai Baba of providing me enough so that i can buy a house in Shirdi and pass my life in his devotion in Shirdi. At that time i felt...

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Sacred Book Sai SatCharitra.

Another way is the Holy Land Shirdi, a small insignificant village once turned into crowded pilgrimage place with lots of hotels and shops, where Sai Babaattracts all his devotees. The Holy land of Shirdi is such a powerful place throbbing with grace of Sai Baba, and SaiBaba calls all his beloved devotees to clean them of their karmas and accumulated Shanskaras and impressions. However each devotee needs different treatment which is very beautifully explained by Bhauji through the  I would like to quote Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansha " Pilgrimage becomes futile if it does not enables you to attain love of...

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How to pray to Sai Baba

Shirdi Sai Baba has touched millions of lives, in his own inscrutable ways. Different spiritual Masters have been doing it since ages. The way of theShirdi Sai Baba has been peculiar and there is no one way or few ways he touches and works for his most beloved devotees, there are many. However the most apparent is his form and his photos or pictures. As described in Chapters of Sai SatCharitra 18 and 19th Watching Guru's Form is one of the most powerful way of meditation. And with that Shradha (Faith) and Saburi(Patience), are two most valuable characteristics we the devotees require. I feel great upsurge of elevating...

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Baba Why don’t you listen to my prayers ?

Time and time again this question is herd from so many devotees. Sai Baba, who teaches Shraddha (Faith) and Saburi (Patience) has to listen to this complaint. From the devotees, perhaps who don’t care to listen to His teachings, or perhaps care to listen but does not have the ability or strength to  digest it. Whatever the reason may be.  In the post or article, Attraction towards Sai’s clothes mentioned was made “ Although these days the attraction is towards His chest asking for the deep connection of His heart with mine. The respond is instant.” Sai Baba in earlier years in Shirdi, was treated and see as ordinary  man,...

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