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Monday, March 30, 2009

Golden temple A view of the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Temple near Thirupati


Located some 200 km form Bangalore and about half that distance from Chennai, Vellore is a lesser known place. For many its just a transit bus stop from Bangalore to Chennai. But with a masssive Rs. 300 crore Golden Temple in Sripuram, all that has changed. The temple build in true Deccan architecture style is a massive depiction of Indian craftsmanship. The temple welcomes you with the National Flag of India fluttering at the entrance, infusing an invariable sense of national pride. Enter the temple and you have to walk a Star shaped path to reach the main idol. The path has quotes from Vedas written all through, punctuated by some great sculptures, beautiful gardens, fountains and scenic hills in the backdrop. The star shape long path to reach the idol is strategically constructed. By the time you reach the main idol, even if you have read half of the quotes in the way, you are unknowingly closer to almighty and the darshan becomes more fulfilling and enriching experience.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Educational activities in Tirupati

Educational activities in Tirupati

In 1876, when all activities of the temple were under the control of the Mahant of Hathiramjee Mutt, an educational institution called the Hindu High School was founded in Vellore. Another Hindu high school was established in Tirupati in 1886.

Now a day, TTD runs separate degree colleges, junior colleges and high schools for boys and girls in the Tirupati Town as well as around the Town. TTD also run one college in New Delhi. The list of the Colleges and schools which is run by the TTD is given below.

Professional Colleges at Tirupati
SPM Polytechnic, TirupatiSV Yoga Institute, Tirupati
SV College of Music and Dance, Tirupati
SV Ayurvedic College, Tirupati
Oriental Colleges at Tirupati
SV Oriental College, Tirupati
SVVVS College, Secunderabad

Degree Colleges

SV College, New Delhi
SV Arts college, Tirupati
SPW College, Tirupati
Sri Govindaraja Swami Arts College, Tirupati

Junior Colleges

SV Junior College, Tirupati
SPW Junior College, Tirupati

High Schools
SV Higher Secondary School, Vellore
SV High School, Tirupati
SP Girls High School, Tirupati
SGS High School, Tirupati
SV Oriental High School, Tirupati
SKRS (EM) High School, Tirupati
SV High School, Tirumala

Elementary Schools
SV Elementary School, Tirupati
SKS Elementary School, Thatithopu
SV Elementary School, Tirumala
SV Elementary School, Tirumala

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Sri Kalahasti







Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati Sri Kalahasti


Sri Kalahasti This famous Saivite temple in Kalahasti, 38 km from Tirupati, is one of the Panchabhoota Kshetras. Located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the most ancient temples in South India. Lord Siva is worshipped here in the form of Vayu Linga (one of the elements air). The legend says that Sri (spider), Kala (cobra) and Hasti (elephant) worshipped Lord Siva here and attained Moksha. Hence this place is known as Srikalahasti. Kannappa Nayanar (a tribal hunter) attained salvation in this place by offering his eyes to this Lord. Kannappa Temple is on a hillock adjacent to the temple from where we can view the temple town of Sri Kalahasti.



Sri Gnana Prasoonambika is the consort of the Lord and abhishekams are also performed for her as for Sri Kalahasteeswara. Patala Ganapati is a small underground temple located in the same complex. Pilgrims should make it a point to visit this interesting place. One has to bow down carefully to worship this Ganapati 20 feet below on a very narrow staircase.
Sri Kalahasti Temple is also famous for performing Sarpadosha (RahuKetu) Nivaarana Pooja. The fee is Ps. 250/- inclusive of Pooja material. Many pilgrims perform this pooja here.Sarvadarshanam : 5.00 am to 9.30 pmRahu, Ketu Puja (Rs.250/-) : any timePacha Karpoora Abhishekam : 5.30 pm

Sri Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanoor


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati Sri Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanoor

Sri Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanoor No visit to Tirupati is complete without a visit to Alamelumangapuram, located about 4kms from Tirupathi. Sri Padmavathi is the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara. 'Kalyanotsavam' is performed here as in Tirumala between 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon every day. Five members are allowed (Rs. 500/-). Special darshan (Rs. 5/-) is advisable. Darshan starts from 6.30 a.m. on Weekdays and from 8.00 a.m. on Fridays. Tiruchanoor (also known as Alarmelu Mangapuram) is 4 km from Tirupati. Buses ply throughout the day.

TTD Gardens

Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati TTD Gardens

TTD Gardens: The TTD Gardens - ornamental, landscape and flower gardens - occupy an area of 460 acres in Tirupati and Tirumala. The gardens were set up to beautify the area in and around Tirumala The Gardens Department of TTD meets the demand for flowers of all the temples in Tirumala. It supplies garlands for adorning the deities and for decorating the mandapam, pandals and vahanas on festive occasions.

Japali Hanuman Temple

Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati Japali Hanuman Temple


Japali Hanuman Temple: The Hanuman temple at Japali, is one of the least known and most worthy places of visit in Tirumala. After a kilometre's trek into the woods, the darshan of lord Anjaneya is really a memorable experience. It is located 3 kms from Gogarbham dam.

Sri Bedi Anjaneyaswami Temple

Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati The Great Geological Arch


Sri Bedi Anjaneyaswami Temple: Sri Anjaneyaswami temple is located opposite the Sri Varahaswami temple on the North Eastern banks of the Swami Pushkarini. It was constructed during the Mahant's period. The idol's hands are joined in supplication (in the Anjali pose).

The Great Geological Arch


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati The Great Geological Arch
The Great Geological Arch (Shila Thoranam) This is one of the three archives discovered in whole world. A very rare phenomenon of two different sets of rocks connected together in the form of a thin link was found. This formation is known to exist elsewhere only at the 4 fingers of Texas and somewhere in Australia. Pilgrims must make it a point to visit this wonder of the world during their Tirumala trip. No buses are available. Private vehicles are allowed. It is 2km from main temple

The Papa Vinashanam


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati The Papa Vinashanam
The Papa Vinashanam (cleanser of Sins) About 5 Kms north of the Tirumala temple is a deep bowl formed by the surrounding hills that created a reservoir ages ago and many a mountain stream emptied into it. This came to be known as the Papavinashanam (The Cleanser of sins). Its waters were initially used for worshipping purposes but abandoned later because of the distance from the temple. It is still used though,for special occasions. To conserve water forever increasing number of pilgrims and therefore, the temple township, a dam was constructed across but the pilgrims, thus preserving the tradition, provided a bypass for bathing. It is believed that the holy waters of this place dissolve the sins of the devotees. Hence this place is known as Papavinashanam. A dam constructed here regulates the water flow.

The Akashganga


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati The Akashganga
The Akashganga (Heavenly Ganges likened to The Milky Way OR heavenly river) waterfall is about 3 Kms north of the Tirumala temple. This is very famous for the prime reason is that its waters are used for The Lord's bath every day. This is a beautiful place where the mountain stream gushes out in a deep but very well paved and accessible ravine. Water is procured from this place for Abhishekam. In rainy season Akashganga's gushing waters provide a beautiful sight and a bath here at that time is really refreshing.

The Swami Pushkarini Temple



Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati The Swami Pushkarini



The Swami Pushkarini (The Sacred Temple Water Tank) It is very usual and highly probable to find a water tank either just beside or nearby every Hindu temple constructed during the ancient and medieval times. The waters of the tank were strictly for temple purposes only - like for the God's "bath" that is a ritual/worship, cleaning and washing the temples insides and outsides. The water in the Swami Pushkarini is absolutely NOT stagnant OR infected. It has a state-of-the-art recycling facility and water is treated before it gets into and recycled continuously. A bath in the Swami Pushkarini is believed to clean pilgrims of their sins and bestow temporal prosperity. Pilgrims bath here before entering the main temple. A bath in the holy tank purifies one's body and soul.

Sri Venkateshwara Temple


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Temple

The famous temple of Sri Venkateshwara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkatadri Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. There are several exquisitely carved doorways, mandapams and shrines that you will come across inside the Sri Venkateshwara Temple complex. There is only one entrance in the east surmounted by a gopura, known as the Padikavali mahadwaram. Inside the Temple complex main places are Sampangi Pradakshinam, Krishna Devaraya Mandapam, Ranga nayaka Mandapam, Tirumala Raya Mandapam, Aaina Mahal, Dhwajasthambha Mandapam, Nadimi Padi Kavili, Vimana Pradakshinam,.....(contd) Sri Varadarajaswami Shrine Potu, The Main Shrine, Sankeertana Bhandara, Bangaru Bavi, Snapana Mandapam Ramar Meda, Shayana Mandapam, Garbha Gruha, Kalyana Mandapam Sri Ramanuja Shrine, Sri Narasimhaswami Shrine, Tirumamani Mandapam Bangaru Vakili, Mukkoti Pradakshinam, Sri Vishwaksena Temple, Sri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple, Sri Garuda Temple.

Sri Varahaswami Temple


Other Temple and Holy place of Tirumala and Tirupati Sri Varahaswami Temple



The temple of Sri Varahaswami in Tirumala is to the north of the Sri Venkateshwara temple, on the banks of Swami Pushkarini. The presiding deity is Varaha Swami, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of a boar that was staying on the hills when The Lord descended unto earth. He had to take permission from Lord Varaha to stay here and grant HIM (Lord Varaha), the privilege of first view by the visiting pilgrims and first Naivedyam (sacred offering of food to Lord for consecration) in return. Thus it is imperative that pilgrims visit Sri Varaha Swami first and The Lord, only later. According to legend, Tirumala was originally the Adi Varahakshetra (place belonging to Sri Adi Varahaswami). Lord Sri Venkateshwara took up residence here, with the permission of Sri Varahaswami. According to Brahmapurana, Naivedyam (food offered to God) should first be offered to Sri Varahaswami. Pilgrims should visit Sri Varahaswami temple prior to Sri Venkateshwara temple.

Accommodation In Thrumala

For accommodation click E-Accommodation at the site http://www.ttdsevaonline.com for advance booking.
Accommodation at Tirumala is totally organized and managed by Devasthanam only. Also, one can get accommodation purely on availability. On arrival at Tirumala, contact.
Central Reservation office; tell your requirement of the cottage/ room ranging from Rs.100 to Rs.2000. On allotment you will be guided to the reservation office nearest to your cottage. One has to pay the rent and refundable advance and obtain receipts. You will be guided to the room or cottage. There are numerous reservation offices that have names like ‘Anjanaadhri’, ‘Garudaadhri’ etc. But there is only one Central Reservation Office.
Normally, the room/cottage is allotted for one night, one can extend their stay for one more night on request, which has to be informed in advance, if not you will be forced to vacate as there is tremendous pressure on the authorities for other devotees.
Large Industrial houses, Business people and Individuals donate money to TTD for the construction of cottages on their names. These individuals, business people, industrial houses, if known to you, can issue a letter for accommodation. These cottages are primarily known as ‘Padmavati Guesthouse / Annamaya Guest house etc. Also one can stay in these guesthouses by requesting at the Central Reservation Office. The tariffs for these guesthouses are expensive. Normally these are always over-booked.
There are numerous Mutts around the Temple, which are well maintained, neat and clean, which can provide accommodation. Religious Gurus Sadhus and Religious heads mostly stay in these MuttsTirupati is the Temple Town situated at the foothills of Tirumala. There are hundreds of hotels. One can choose as per their choice.For more information search Google engine for ‘Tirupati Hotels’. You will get numerous links for different hotels where you can book accommodation online.
If you stay in Tirupati there are various options to reach Tirumala. Devasthanam runs buses continuously except between 10 pm to 4 am. Taxis can be hired if affordable. There are numerous jeeps that ply continuously to Tirumala at affordable prices.
Mobility in the Hills:TTD runs free buses from every important place in Tirumala.
Security:Each and every vehicle that goes uphills will be thoroughly checked and the entire luggage will be opened and shown to the Security at Alipiri, the starting point at the foothills of Tirumala. Alipiri is also the starting point for devotees who climb the hills.
Inside the temples all electronic gadgets (Mobiles, calculators etc.) are strictly prohibited. Please do not carry newspapers and magazines. All the handbags are scanned at the entrance of the temple, which my delay by few minutes of your Darshan time. Please do not carry scissors, nail clippers or other sharp items in your bag.

Tour to Thirumal Tirupati


We are staunch devotees of LORD BALAJI, a group of friends and family members ventured in to this business with sole purpose to render help to devotees who want to have Lords Darshan. We can guide, can give information to best of our knowledge. We render service to devotees by giving them various TRAVEL and DARSHAN options.
Millions of Hindus across the globe plan to visit Tirumala to have the Lord’s Darshan. He is the supreme, He is all for every Hindu – Lord Venkateswara/ Lord Balaji. Millions visit Tirumala, the Vaikuntam on earth, the abode of Lord Srinivasa, another name for Him.
Day by day, the number of pilgrims who want to have Lord’s Dharshan is galloping. It is estimated that 60000 devotees have Lord’s Dharshan in the allotted timetable of the day.
Our job is to book tickets to TIRUMALA DHARSHAN, which includes same day travel from CHENNAI and back, in A/C coaches and A/C CARS for exclusive group of FOUR, FIVE OR SIX.
We book your TRAVEL TICKET through reputed, reliable and most trusted tour operators. The tickets will be delivered to you as you reach Chennai OR with enough time, the tickets will be couriered to your address. Booked tickets cannot be cancelled, as the tour operators do not entertain any cancellation. TRAVEL THROUGH THESE TOUR OPERATORS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
TOUR DETAILSThe Tour starts from T.NAGAR; the shopping paradise of SOUTH INDIA at 6A.M. T.NAGAR is situated in the heart of CHENNAI.The boarding point details will be mentioned in the ticket. The coaches will return by 8 P.M Breakfast and Lunch is provided at the designated decent restaurants
TOUR TARIFF DETAILS
Travel by 16 seated A/C COACH cost for 1 PERSON INDIAN RUPEES 1300/

Travel by TATA INDIGO A/C CAR cost for 4 PERSONS INR7500/

Travel by TOYOTA QUALIS A/C cost for 5 PERSONS INR9000/

Travel by QUALIS/ INNOVA A/C cost for 6 PERSONS INR10000/


Please confirm FOR AVAILIBILITY for your date of travel by sending e-mail or call. Delivery of tickets will be done at your doorstep. For the above we charge you only delivery charges of INR200/. Delivery can be done only with in city corporation limits. Tickets can also be couriered to your address

Sudarshan Tokens

are available for free of cost at T.T.D. specified places for Sarva darshan, Special darshan, and other Paid darshan/ sevas. On arrival enquire for Sudarshan counters where you will be given a wristband on which your reporting time at VAIKUNTAM Q COMPLEX is mentioned. Now you are at peace, if you have enough time you visit other temples in Thirupathi or Theerthams in Tirumala.

Source: www.tirumalabalajidarshan.com/www.Tirumala.org

Special Darshan

There are 2 types of special darshan one for Rs 40 and another forRs 50 per head.Darshan timings are that of Sarva darshan.

Sarva Darshan

This is a free Darshan through which one can have Lord’s Darshan. Time taken depends on the crowd. This Darshan is available for all for 6 hours to 20 hours.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

E Darshan

E - Darshan tickets can be booked from various E-Darshan counters located in various towns/cities of India, mostly at the respective TTD Information centers. For Darshan tickets all the devotees have to go to the counter. Their photographs and fingerprints will be taken and the ticket will be issued as per your requirement. Your photograph and fingerprints will be verified as you enter the sanctum sanctorum in the Vaikuntam Q Complex.
You can also book for your accommodation simultaneously.
You can see e-darshan counters list here,
http://www.tirumala.org/e_darshancounters.htm

Tickets by Post

There are thousands of devotees, who visit regularly every month and there are thousands who plan their journey only after purchasing the Darshan tickets.
Procedure to Obtains Tickets for the above mentioned Darshan/Seva.
Just on a piece of paper write your mailing address to The “Peishkar Sri Venkateswara Temple requesting for a Seva/Darshan ticket mentioning your preferred date of Darshan/Seva.
Once you choose the Seva/Darshan, note the ticket amount and purchase a Demand Draft in favor of THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER TIRUPATI TIRUMALA DEVASTHANAMS TIRUPATI and post the covering letter along with the DD to. THE PEISHKAR SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE TIRUMALA-517504
Plan the purchase of tickets 90 days prior to your preferred day of Darshan. If tickets are available, it’ll be sent to your address by post. If not, the draft will be returned back. Some Devotees enclose the draft, along with Covering letter and mentioning their desired date of Darshan as “Any Available Date”. Only after receiving the tickets they plan their journey.
More Details

http://www.tirumala.org/

http://www.tirumala.org/travel_main.htm

http://www.tirumala.org/ttd_board_informationcentres.htm

E SEVA

One has to plan in advance to have Lord’s Darshan.Plan ahead of 90days.Visit the following sitehttp://www.ttdsevaonline.com
Book for the following Darshans as per the amount mentioned.Have your Credit cards / Debit cards ready.
Darshan / Seva
Archana Ananthara Darshan popularly known as AADSuprabhathamNijapada DarshanThomala SevaArchana SevaVisesha PoojaAstadala Pada PadmaradhanamuSahasra KalasabishekamTirupavadaiKalayanotsavam

Darshan Seva


Millions of Hindus across the globe plan to visit Tirumala to have the Lord’s Darshan. He is the supreme, He is all for every Hindu – Lord Venkateswara/ Lord Balaji. Millions visit Tirumala, the Vaikuntam on earth, the abode of Lord Srinivasa, another name for Him.

As of September 2007, the temple became the richest and the most visited place of worship in the world. The temple is visited by about 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims daily, while on special occasions and festivals, like the annual Brahmotsavam, attracting up to 500,000 pilgrims and making it one of the most visited holy places in the world.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is an autonomous board, which is stretching to maximum, to accommodate more and more devotees to have Lord’s Darshan in any given day.

Weekends, holiday seasons and specials Utsavs attract more devotees to Tirumala. During these days some wait for more that 48 hours to have Lord’s Darshan. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have made numerous arrangement like Sarva Darshan, Sudarshan token Darshan, Seva Darshan, E-Darshan, E-Seva booking.

How can I book tickets for darshan in tirumala

You can get good information from this site,

http://tirupaticityonline.com/index.php/...


1. E – Seva :

One has to plan in advance to have Lord’s Darshan.
Plan ahead of 90days.
Visit the following site
http://www.ttdsevaonline.com

Book for the following Darshans as per the amount mentioned.
Have your Credit cards / Debit cards ready.

Darshan / Seva

Archana Ananthara Darshan popularly known as AAD
Suprabhatham
Nijapada Darshan
Thomala Seva
Archana Seva
Visesha Pooja
Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu
Sahasra Kalasabishekam
Tirupavadai
Kalayanotsavam
2.Tickets by Post


There are thousands of devotees, who visit regularly every month and there are thousands who plan their journey only after purchasing the Darshan tickets.

Procedure to Obtains Tickets for the above mentioned Darshan/Seva.

Just on a piece of paper write your mailing address to The “Peishkar Sri Venkateswara Temple requesting for a Seva/Darshan ticket mentioning your preferred date of Darshan/Seva.

Once you choose the Seva/Darshan, note the ticket amount and purchase a Demand Draft in favor of THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER TIRUPATI TIRUMALA DEVASTHANAMS TIRUPATI and post the covering letter along with the DD to. THE PEISHKAR SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE TIRUMALA-517504

Plan the purchase of tickets 90 days prior to your preferred day of Darshan. If tickets are available, it’ll be sent to your address by post. If not, the draft will be returned back. Some Devotees enclose the draft, along with Covering letter and mentioning their desired date of Darshan as “Any Available Date”. Only after receiving the tickets they plan their journey.

More Details http://www.tirumala.org/
http://www.tirumala.org/travel_main.htm
http://www.tirumala.org/ttd_board_inform...
3. E-Darshan

E - Darshan tickets can be booked from various E-Darshan counters located in various towns/cities of India, mostly at the respective TTD Information centers. For Darshan tickets all the devotees have to go to the counter. Their photographs and fingerprints will be taken and the ticket will be issued as per your requirement. Your photograph and fingerprints will be verified as you enter the sanctum sanctorum in the Vaikuntam Q Complex.

You can also book for your accommodation simultaneously.

You can see e-darshan counters list here,

http://www.tirumala.org/e_darshancounter...
4. Sarva darshan

This is a free Darshan through which one can have Lord’s Darshan. Time taken depends on the crowd. This Darshan is available for all for 6 hours to 20 hours.
5.Special darshan


There are 2 types of special darshan one for Rs 40 and another forRs 50 per head.
Darshan timings are that of Sarva darshan.
6.Sudarshan Tokens

are available for free of cost at T.T.D. specified places for Sarva darshan, Special darshan, and other Paid darshan/ sevas. On arrival enquire for Sudarshan counters where you will be given a wristband on which your reporting time at VAIKUNTAM Q COMPLEX is mentioned. Now you are at peace, if you have enough time you visit other temples in Thirupathi or Theerthams in Tirumala.
Source(s):
http://tirupaticityonline.com

Thursday, March 12, 2009

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