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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Varalakshmi Vratham celebration held on grand scale at Tiruchanur temple
The Varalakshmi Vratham celebrations were held in a grand manner at the Tiruchanur Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple here on Friday (August 8, 2025). Scores of devotees offered prayers seeking progeny, longevity, wealth, prosperity and family well-being. The priests on the special occasion gave the presiding deity a 'divine appearance' by adorning Her with special golden saree. The 'Utsava Murthy' (processional deity) was carried to the Asthana Mandapam in a procession and seated on 'Padma Peetam', where a series of rituals like Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, Kalasa Sthapana and Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana and Ashtottara Sata Namavali were performed. The premises of the temple was adorned with exotic flowers, while the deity was worshipped with traditional flowers like rose, jasmine, chrysanthemum, maruvam, Tulasi, lotus etc. A unique decoration with nine sacred threads, symbolising the nine divine forms, was offered to the Goddess. TTD's Agama advisor K. Srinivasacharyulu elaborated the significance of 'Varalakshmi Vratham' as mentioned in 'Bhavishyottara Purana'. The priests offered 12 food varieties as 'Naivedyam' to the Goddess, followed by Maha Mangala Harathi, which marked the conclusion of the event. Special arrangements The TTD management has made special arrangements to distribute eight lakh bangles, 1.6 lakh sacred threads (Kankanams), 1.6 lakh turmeric and kumkum packets, besides 'Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Namavali' books in all the 51 TTD temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 'We have tried to reach out to as many devotees as possible this time. After the spiritually-enriching event, the blessings of the Goddess have really travelled far and wide to reach even those who could not attend the Vratham in the temple,' TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao told the media after the conclusion of the event. An interesting feature this year was the creation of 'Ashtalakshmi Mandapam' using three tonnes of traditional flowers and 30,000 (individual) cut flowers, which was decorated by forty staff members over the last three days. Similarly, the floral decoration also featured fruits like apples and citrus, with which divine figures of Gaja Lakshmi and twin 'Airavathas' were created with the help of a Chennai-based donor. Five large LED screens were installed at Asthana Mandapam, Pushkarini, Vahana Mandapam, Friday Gardens and Tholappa Garden, all in the vicinity of the temple, for the benefit of the devotees at large. The deity was taken on a golden chariot around the temple during the 'Swarna Rathotsavam' observed in the evening, which marked the end of the day-long event.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Sakambhari Devi Mahotsavam to begin today at Patha Sivalayam
The historic Sri Bhramaramba Malleswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as Patha Sivalayam, at Old Town in Vijayawada will host the Sri Sakambhari Devi Mahotsavam from July 8-10 as part of its annual tradition rooted in deep spiritual and agricultural significance. In a release on Monday, the temple Chairperson Bommu Madhu said that the festivities will commence on Tuesday at 8 a.m. with Maha Ganapati Puja, Punyahavachanam, Akhanda Deeparadhana, Mandapa Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, and distribution of Teertha Prasadam. In the evening at 6.30 p.m., Panchaharatulu, Chaturveda Swasti recitations, and Mandapa Puja will be performed, he said. On Wednesday morning, rituals include Durga Suktam Parayanam and Lalita Sahasranama Archana, followed by Mandapa Puja and Teertha Prasadam. In the evening, Panchaharatulu, Vedic blessings, and sacred offerings will be performed. The concluding day includes Chandi Sapta Shati Homam, Rudra Homam, and Poornaahuti. Kalasha Uddvasana and Aashirvachanam (blessings) will follow, marking the completion of the Mahotsavam, he said. The devotees are requested to participate by offering fruits and vegetables as part of the ritual offerings. Interested individuals can contact the temple office for details. For further information, devotees may reach out to Rachakonda Nagaraju Sharma (Archaka) 99857 47078 or Bangaru Apparao (clerk) 99497 93112, he added.
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ankurarpanam held at Tiruchanur temple
Tirupathi: The Ankurarpanam for the annual Vasantotsavam was performed on Saturday evening with religious fervor in Sri Padmavati Ammavaru temple at Tiruchanoor. Traditional rituals including Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam, Ankurarpanam, and Senadhipati Utsavam were conducted. The Vasantotsavam will be celebrated from May 11 to 13. Devotees can participate by paying Rs.150 per person.
