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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- The Hindu
Annual float festival ‘Theppotsavam' organised at Sri Padmavathi temple tank at Tiruchanur
The 'Padma Pushkarini' or 'Padma Sarovaram', the temple tank attached to Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple, came alive with resplendent flowers and serial lighting of various hues for the annual float festival 'Theppotsavam'. It is during this part of the year that the festival is observed in the tank, which is also meant to be a divine outing for the Goddess to beat the summer heat. As part of the morning itinerary, the processional deity is given a celestial bath using milk, yogurt, honey, sandal paste and other aromatic substances. In the evening, the deity is brought in a colourful procession around the temple to the tank for the grand event. Mythology has it that it was in this very 'Padma Sarovaram' that the Goddess appeared in a golden lotus and hence the little village is identified with anything related to Padmavati. Devotees who had gathered around the tank and seated on the steps leading to the water body had an eyeful of the dazzling deity taken out on the thoroughly-illuminated flotilla.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Devotees throng to see Swarna Rathotsavam of Goddess Padmavati in Tiruchanur
Several devotees participated in the Swarna Rathotsavam (golden chariot festival) held as part of Vasanthotsavam at Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur, Tirupati district on Monday. According to the temple priests, the sun rays during the summer season cause severe distress and suffering and worshipping Goddess Padmavati during Vasanthotsavam removes both physical and mental heat of the devotees. The priests said that the devotees who see the idol of the Goddess on the golden chariot on the second day of Vasanthotsavam, their wishes will be fulfilled and there will be no re-birth to them. As part of the celebrations, the Goddess was awakened with Suprabhatham and Sahasranamarachana. Later, she was taken to the Swarnaratham Mandapam for a procession on golden chariot across the four Mada streets of the temple to give darshan to the devotees at 9.45 a.m. From 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., Snapana Thirumanjanam celebration was held in Friday Garden, where abhishekam was performed with turmeric, kumkum, milk, curd, honey, sandalwood powder, and coconut water. From 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm, the goddess was taken on another procession through the four Mada streets of the temple. TTD temple priest Babu Swamy, Deputy EO Govinda Rajan, Superintendent, temple inspectors and a large number of devotees participated.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanjay Leela Bhansali says Heeramandi 'was a dream' as the magnum opus completes 1 year of release
A year ago, Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's magnum opus " Heeramandi : The Diamond Bazaar" made its grand debut on Netflix. Marking the first release anniversary, Bhansali reflected on the series' impact. "Heeramandi was more than just a show; it was a dream. I wanted to tell the stories of these incredible women who lived, loved, and stood tall during one of the most defining moments of our freedom struggle," the maker said. "Every detail, every scene, was a tribute to them and to the artists, designers, musicians, and actors who poured their hearts into this world. A year later, the love it continues to receive... it humbles me." he concluded saying. Bhansali spent years dreaming up the intricate world of "Heeramandi", one he calls "a labour of love of so many beautiful, talented people." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo From sourcing handpicked fabrics in Delhi to overseeing every brushstroke of set design, the series bore his signature attention to emotional and visual depth. From elaborate costume recreations to viral reels featuring Bibbojaan's Gaja Gamini walk or Mallikajaan's piercing dialogues, "Heeramandi" has become a fan-fuelled phenomenon. Its musical moments, particularly "Sakal Ban" and "Ek Baar Dekh Leejiye", have turned into modern-day classics, reshared and reinterpreted across platforms. Deepika looks stunning in this new 'Padmavati' poster for international audience Additionally, Richa Chadha who played Lajjo, Aditi Rao Hydari aka Bibbojaan, and Taha Shah Badussha who was seen as Tajdar Balloch also used social media to celebrate "Heeramandi" as the series turned 1. Set against the majestic backdrop of pre-independence Lahore, "Heeramandi", unveiled the untold stories of the tawaifs of Heeramandi, women whose lives, artistry, and legacies had long remained in the shadows. The project saw Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha , Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal Mehta, and Taha Shah Badussha bringing their characters to life on screen. "Heeramandi" got an OTT release on May 1, 2024.
