Apara Ekadasi

Apara Ekadashi is observed in the month of Jyeshtha during the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha). It is also celebrated as Achala Ekadashi, Bhadrakali Ekadashi, Viashakha Vadi Ekadashi and Jalakrida Ekadashi in various parts of India.By observing this vrat  would help in eliminating their sins and henceforth, would finally assist them in attaining Moksha, or salvation.

Important Days in Srisailam Temple - June 2016

Here is the list of Important days in Srisailam Temple for June 2016.

Narada Jayanti

Narada Munni was the messenger of God and an important Vedic sage. Millions of Hindus celebrate his birth anniversary as Narada Jayanti. It is observed in Krishna Paksha of the Vaisakh month. Sage Narada would travel through different lokas that is aakash, paatal and prithvi, communicating information and singing with instrument veena in his hand. He himself was a big devotee of Lord Vishnu and would always sing devotional songs. He is considered intellectual as well as mischievous. 

Chidambaram Temple Calendar 2016-17

Here is the list festivals and most auspicious days in  Chidambaram temple.

Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima also called as ‘Vesak’ is one of the biggest festivals for the followers of Buddhism. This auspicious day marks the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, His enlightenment and death. As this day commemorates the three significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha it holds immense religious significance for followers of Buddhism sects. Buddha Purnima is observed on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Vaisakh’ in the traditional Hindu calendar and during the months of April-May in the Gregorian calendar.

Kurma Jayanti

The festival of Kurma Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Vishnu in the form of a tortoise, known as ‘kurma’ in Sanskrit language. It falls on the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Vaishakh’ in the Hindu calendar. In the English calendar, this date falls between May-June. According to the Hindu legends it is believed that on this very day, Lord Vishnu in His avatar of ‘kurma’ lifted the gigantic Mandaranchal Parvat on His back during the ‘Ksheera Sagara Manthan’. From then onwards Kurma Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Kurma (Tortoise). This form is known to be second avatar of Sri Hari Vishnu and Hindu devotees worship Him religiously on this day with full gaiety and dedication. On the day of Kurma Jayanti special pujas and ceremonies are held in Lord Vishnu temples all across the country. The festivity at the ‘Sri Kurman Sri Kurmanatha Swami Temple’ in Andhra Pradesh is very grand and the festivities lure devotees from far and wide.

BRAHMOTSAVAMS IN SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE IN HYDERABAD FROM JUNE 11-15

The annual brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple located at Himayatnagar in Hyderabad will be conducted by TTD from June 11 to 15.

JUNE 11: Dhwajarohanam, Sesha Vahanam

JUNE 12: Snapana Tirumanjanam, Hanumantha Vahanam

JUNE 13: Gaja Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam

JUNE 14: Rathotsavam, Aswa Vahanam

JUNE 15: Chakrasnanam Dhwajavarohanam

TTD’S “SUBHAPRADAM” SUMMER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS FROM MAY 19-25

 With a noble and noval aim to inculcate moral values embedded in the ancient Hindu Scriptures and to make the students of today as responsible citizens of the country, the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad (HDPP) wing of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) has announced the week-long Subhapradam summer classes for the students which will be from May 19 to 25.

TTD will conduct this innovative program across the Andhra Pradesh State to the students who have completed VIII, IX and X standards. Subhapradam program is specially designed for the students to educate them on Hindu Dharma, Culture, Tradition and Morals and also in games. The motto of this programme which was launched by TTD in 2012 is to teach the students on Yoga, personality development, arts, behavioral attitude, body language, discipline, Arsha Dharma and many other important areas which will make a person a complete human being manifested with morality.

Sri Narasimha Jayanti

Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on chaturdashi day of the bright fortnight in the month of Vaishaka.It is the birth anniversary of lord Narasimha. Narasimha is one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu. The purpose of this man – lion incarnation of the god to kill the Hiranyakashipu.

This festival is celebrated with great pomp and devotion in all Vishnu temples around the world. Navanarasimha Kshetras in Andhra Pradesh is the best place to visit during Narasimha Jayanthi.

Mohini Ekadashi

Mohini Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of waxing phase of moon in the month of Vaisakha (April – May).Mohini Ekadashi fast helps in removing the burden of sins and enjoy a peaceful life. Devotees believe that the fasting on Mohini Ekadasi provide more punaya than bathing in holy in river.

Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Kalyanam Dates 2016.

Date	Morning	Evening
16th May	At 4pm Ustavam Deities Decorated for Marriage	Edurukolu Ustavam
17th May	Ankurarpana, Dwajarohanam, Kankanadarana	Divya Kalyana Mahotsavam
18th May		Arundathi Nakshtara Darshanam
19th May	Sarsawathi Puja, Pandit Satkaram
20th May		Vanaviharavotsavam
21st May	Chakra Snanam	Dwaja Awarohanam, Nilalohita Gowri Puja, Kankana Vimochana
22nd May		Puspha Yagam

Dwaraka Tirumala TiruKalyanam Dates 2016

 The Tiru kalyanotsavam is celebrated twice a year. One for the self manifested idol in the month of  “Vaisakha” and the other for the installed idol in the month of  “Aswayuja”.

Date	Morning	Evening	Alankaram
16th May		Gaja Vahana Seva	Sri Bhu Sametha Vishnu
17th May	Dwajarohanam	Hamsa Vahanam	Murali Krishna
18th May	Surya Prabha Vahanam	Chandra Prabha Vahanam	Yoga Srinivasa Murthy
19th May	Hanuman Vahana Seva	Vendisesha Vahanam	Kaliya Mardana Krishna
20th May	Simha Vahanam	Thiru Kalyanam, Garuda Vahanam	Mohini Alanakaram
21st May		Rathostavam	Rajmannar
22nd May	Chaluvapacha Vahanam	Aswa Vahanam	Navaneet Krishna
23rd May	Rajadhi Raja Vahanam	Puspha Yagam	Sayana Mahavishnu

Ganga Saptami

Ganga Saptami is observed on the seventh day (Saptami) of bright fortnight in the month of Baisakhi or Vaisakha.According to Brahma Purana, Ganga Saptami, also known as Jahnu Saptami, is said to be day Goddess Ganga descended on to the Earth in the Himalayas. 

VISAKHA-AUSPICIOUS MONTH OF WITH THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARIES OF GREAT SAINTS

The holy month of Visakha is considered to be propitious as the birth anniversaries of five great saintly persons and the Jayanthis of two important Hindu deities fall in the same month.

The month began with the millennium birth anniversary of Sri Vaishnava Acharya Sri Ramanuja Charya on May 10 who propagated Visistadwaita while the immediate day on May 11, Shankara Jayanthi was observed in commemoration of the famous Adwaita Philosopher of India, Sri Adi Sankaracharya.

THYAGARAJA SWAMY JAYANTHI AT KAKARLA ON MAY 12

The 249th Jayanthi celebrations of the father of carnatic music, Saint musician Sri Thyagaraja Swamy will be observed jointly by TTD’s SV Dance and Music college and HDPP wings in Kakarla on May 12.

TTD has arranged special programmes in the Dhyan Mandiram at Kakarla from 8am till 9pm on the day. Programmes including Thyagaraja Pancharatnalu, Divya nama sankeertanalu, etc. will be rendered on this occasion. While the Srinivasa Kalyanam will be performed from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the same day.