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Hans India
14-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Scholars say Annamacharya was a social reformer
Tirupati: While describing the great literary works of Saint Poet Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya as incredible scholars univocally advocated, he also stood as a social reformer during his times. The 617th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri TallapakaAnnamacharya were held at the AnnamacharyaKalamandiram in Tirupati on Tuesday. Renowned scholar Acharya Sarvottama Rao presided over the literary conference organized on this occasion. He said that Annamayya'sSankeertans were helpful for the development of society and many Telugu poets have drawn inspiration from his literature. Annamayya's descendants Hariharayanacharya, speaking on the topic 'Srivari Temple AnnamayyaSevaKankarya', said that Annamayya was a devotee who had shown devotion to Srivaru since childhood. He said that Annamayya has introduced Kalyanotsavam and other services in the Srivari Temple which were being observed even today. Another scholar Sriramulu, said that Annamacharya considered devotion to be the best among the tools for achieving salvation. Later in the evening Annamacharya project artist Bullemma and team performed devotional vocal. Later, Purushottam and group from Tirupati presented Harikatha. TTD Annamacharya Project Director Dr Medasani Mohan, Program Assistant Latha, other officials and a large number of denizens participated in this program.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- The Hindu
Tight security arranged for ‘Brahmotsavams' at Dwaraka Tirumala
Police conducted surprise checks during the ongoing 'Brahmotsavams', at Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam, in Eluru district, on Sunday. The police carried out the searches using drones at the temple premises. Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara Swamy are being performed from May 7 to 14. The police conducted vehicle checks in the villages, temple premises, bus stations and on National Highways leading to the Devasthanam, said Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Pratap Shiva Kishore. 'Elaborate security arrangements have been made atop the hill shrine for the Kalyanotsavam being performed on May 11 night and Radhotsavam on May 12,' said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) D. Sravan Kumar. 'Police arranged pickets and round-the-clock bandobust during the Brahmotsavams. Checking is being done at hotels in and around the temple,' said Bhimadole Circle Inspector (CI) U.J. Wilson. Devotees can alert the police by calling 9440796653, or Dial 112, if they observe suspicious movements, the DSP said.
