Polala Amavasya

Polala Amavasya is one of the important fasting days dedicated to Goddess Poleramma. It is observed on the ‘amavasya’ (no moon day) during the ‘Shravana’ masam in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Hence this festival is also known as ‘Shravana Amavasya’. According to the Hindu legends, Goddess Poleramma or Goddess Pochamma is considered to be protector or guardian of children, and married women therefore keep the Polala Amavasya vratam for the wellness and longevity of their children. Polala Amavasya is also referred as ‘Pithori Amavasya’.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, bestows His blessings on His devotees, on this day. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which falls around August or September.

Varaha Jayanthi

Varaha Jayanti is the birth celebration of the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He incarnated himself as a boar to save the world and held Earth on the two tusks from under the ocean. This day is observed and rituals take place on the second day (Dwadashi tithi) of the month of Magh (by the Hindu calendar) in Shukla Paksha. All the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu are celebrated as festivals in different parts of India to receive blessings from the preserver of the Universe according to the Hindu mythology.

Annada/Aja Ekadashi Vrat

The fast observed during the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapad is known as Annada Ekadashi. It falls in the month of August or September in the Gregorian calendar. While in North India, it is observed during the Krishna Paksha in Bhadra month, in other Indian regions, it is observed in the month of Shravan.

IMPORTANT DAYS IN TIRUMALA IN SEPTEMBER 2016

Every day is a festival day in Tirumala. The important occasions in Tirumala includes, Sri Varaha Jayanthi on September 4, special Puja in connection with Vinayaka Chaviti to Lord Ganesha in the temple located at the beginning of second ghat road.

The other festive days includes, Sri Anantapadmanabha swamy vratam on September 15, followed by Brahmotsavams trial run Garud Seva on Pournami Garuda Seva on September 16 and Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam on September 27 in connection with annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara from October 3 to 11.

Sri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana 2016

Sri Raghavendra Swami was born as the second son of Gopikamba and Thimanna Bhatta in the year 1595. The great saint who was hailed as the incarnation of Prahalada, the great bhakta of Lord Maha Vishnu, was born in the Mrighashirsha Nakshatra at Buvanagiri which is in the present day Tamilnadu.

Shravan Purnima

Shravan Purnima is the full-moon day of the month of Shravan, which falls during the July-August months of the western calendar. Shravan is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, and many Hindu festivals occur during this month. Coinciding with the beginning of the monsoons, this month marks the beginning of the festive 4-month period of Hindu traditions.

Narali Purnima

Narali Poornima marks the end of monsoon season in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan. People offer coconuts to the sea. The festival also marks the beginning of the new fishing season. So, fishermen appease the sea-god before sailing out over the mighty sea. They worship for a safe fishing. Singing and dancing are the main attraction of the festival. Sweet coconut rice is prepared for the day.

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on 'Shravan Purnima' (Full Moon Day of the Hindu month of Shravan), which generally falls in the month of August.  It is also called Rakhi Purnima in most of India.

Gayatri Japam

Gayatri Japam is a very glorious and holy day for Hindus. It is observed just after Shravana Purnima (full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravana) as per the traditional Hindu calendar. This date corresponds to the months of July-August in the Gregorian calendar. On the auspicious day of Gayatri Japam, also known as ‘Gayatri Japa Sankalpam’, the Sama Vedi, Rig and Yajur Brahmins chant the Gayatri mantra with utmost devotion and dedication. In the Southern states of India, this ritual forms a part of the Avani Avittam and Upakarma rituals. During this ritual Brahmins who wear the ‘janeyu’ or the sacred thread, chant the Gayatri mantra 108 times. The Gayatri Japam day is celebrated with full fervour all across India and is popularly called as ‘Gayatri Padyami’ or ‘Gayatri Pratipada’ in the Telangana and Andhra regions.

Avani Avittam

Avani Avittam also known as ‘Upakramam’ is a significant ritual for Brahmin community in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is observed on the ‘Shravan Purnima’ (full moon day) of the traditional Hindu calendar, which is the also the day of Raksha Bandhan. The word ‘Avani’ implies the ‘Tamil month’ and ‘Avittam’ is ‘one among the 27 Nakshatras’. Brahmins community in all corners of the world observe the Avani Avittam ritual with full dedication and devotion.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Sri Krishna.Sri Krishna was born in the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) to King Vasudeva and Devaki Devi on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Sravana. This festival is also known as Sri Krishna Jayanti and Krishnashtami.

Sri Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy Aradhana - 2016

Sri Swamy demised on August, 24th 1982 at Golagamudi.Every year Aradhana festival is celebrating on this day and lakhs of devotees will attend on these days. Aradhana Mahotsavams will start every year on 18th August and ends on 24th August.

Monday ,Somvar Vrat

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva is easily pleased. Therefore many people observe Upvaas on Monday.

Those devotees observing fast only eat food once.People visit Lord Shiva shrines and conduct pujas, especially, Ardhanarishwara puja. The mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ is chanted continuously.Siva devotees also read Shiva Purana.Unmarried women observe the Vrat to get good husbands. Others observe it for a happy and prosperous family life.

Upcoming Dates of Pushkaralu For All Rivers

Pushkaram is an Indian festival dedicated to worshiping of rivers. It is celebrated at shrines along the banks of 12 major sacred rivers in India, in the form of ancestor worship, spiritual discourses, devotional music and cultural programmes. The celebration happens annually, once in 12 years along each river. Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the river for each year's festival is based on which sign Jupiter is in at the time. Due to regional variations, some of the zodiac signs are associated with multiple rivers.

Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah Swamy Mandiram - Golagamudi

Bhagavan Sri Golagamudi Venkayya Swamy Mandiram is located at about 15 km from Nellore in the Venkatachalam mandal. A Sage called Venkaiah lived here during middle of the 20th century and attained Mahasamadhi at this place.

Ravi Vaar or Sunday Fast

In Hinduism, each day of a week is dedicated to a particular god,Apart from the special Vratas and Upvaas, many Hindus also fast on a particular day in a week.

Sunday : 

Ravivar, or Sunday, is dedicated to Lord Surya or Suryanarayana. Upvaas or fasting on the day is dedicated to the Sun God. Red is the color of the day.Those people who undertake fast on the day only eat food once that too before sunset. Salt, oil and fried food items are avoided.

Bhadrapada Masam 2016

Bhadrapada Month is the Sixth month in Hindu Traditional Calendar. Bhadrapada month is not good for Marriages, Gruhapavesams, it is considered as shunya masam. This is also the Second month of Rainy Season ,There are many rituals and festivals that are celebrated to overcome the ill affects of the rainy season.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Putrada Ekadashi, also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi and Pavitra Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August). All the normal rules associated with Ekadasi fasting is observed during Putrada.

Kajari Teej

Kajari Teej is one among the three important Teej festivals of India, the other two being ‘Hariyali Teej’ and ‘Hartalika Teej’. The celebrations of Kajari Teej start fifteen days after the Hariyali Teej. It is observed on the ‘tritiya’ (3rd day) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of moon) in the month of ‘Bhadrapada’ as per the North Indian calendar while in the South Indian calendar it falls in the month of ‘Shravana’. It usually comes three days after the celebrations of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ and five days prior to ‘Krishna Janmashtami’. Kajari Teej is also called as ‘Badi Teej’, ‘Kajali Teej’ and in some regions it is also referred as ‘Satudi Teej’.

Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple - Amaravathi

Amaralingeswara Swamy temple is located in Amararama which is one of the Pancharama Kshetras which is located at Amaravati town near Guntur City in Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Lord Shiva is known as Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy here. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River.

Important Things To Do On Varamahalakshmi Puja

Varamahalakshmi Pooja or Varalakshmi Vrat is an important ritual dedicated to Goddess Varamahalakshmi/ Goddess Lakshmi. Married women in south India and Maharashtra observe the ritual for the welfare and prosperity of their families. It is celebrated in the month of Shravan, on the Friday that precedes the full moon.

Hayagriva Jayanthi

Lord Hayagriva is one of the  incarnations of Lord Maha Vishnu. Hayagriva is also often termed as Hayasira. Haya means 'Horse' and Sira means headed. Hence, Hayasira means 'a person with a horse-like head'.

Simha Sankranti

Simha Sankranti is observed when the sun moves from karkataka Rashi (Cancer) to the Simha Rashi (Leo). On Simha Sankranti day, People Perform Sankraman Snan, Japa, charity, pitru tarpan and shradha rituals on this day. During this day they worship the Sun God, Lord Vishnu and Lord Narsimha Swami.

Simha Sankranti is celebrated with utmost fervor in South Indian communities is evident from the fact that numerous temples across the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. At Lord Vishnu temple, located at Kulai, perform special rituals like Narikela Abhishekha and Appada puja.

2016 Date : 16^th August, Tuesday.

2017 Date : 17th August.

Varalakshmi Vratam

Varalakshmi Pooja is celebrated  before the full moon day (purnima) in the traditional month of Sravan (Sravanam/Aadi/Sawan). Varalakshmi Vratham is one the popular pious fasting days for South Indian and Maharashtrian people. All Women can perform pooja on this auspicious day, but mostly married women observe Varalaksmi Vratham. Varalaksmi Vratham means Vrat (fast) dedicated to Goddess laksmi. 

Damodar Dwadashi

Damodar Dwadashi, or Damodara Dwadasi, is observed on the 12th day of the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) of Shravan month.It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Donating rice, fruits and clothes to Brahmin priests is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees observe fast on this day and visit lord Vishnu temples.

2016 date : 15^th August.

Juhlan Yatra 2017

Jhulan Yatra, or the swing festival, is observed in the Shravan month and begins on the Pavitra Ekadasi and is generally observed for 5 days until Sravan Purnima or Balaram Purnima. In some temples, the Jhulan Yatra festival is observed only for a day. In other temples, it is celebrated on all five days from Ekadashi to Poornima.

Garuda Panchami

Garuda Panchami  is a festival dedicated to Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s vahanam.It is observed on Shravan Sukla Paksha Panchami, the fifth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of Shravana.

Naga Panchami

Nag Panchami is a  festival which is celebrated by the Hindus in several parts of India. This festival is celebrated on Panchami in Shravan month (July/August). On this day people worship  Naga devata (Cobras) and people go to temples where snake pits and worship the snakes. They offer milk and silver jewelry to the Cobras to protect them from all kinds of evils. People take Fast on this day. 

SRI VEERA ANJANEYA SWAMY TEMPLE - PONNUR(GUNTUR)

Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Temple is denity to lord anjaneya swamy. It was built in 1969 by kota jagannadha swamy Temple history can stated as daily Yagas are performed in the yaga shala. Pooja is performed daily to Shiva Lingas near the foot of Lord Shiva with Chandanam which is removed only once in a Year.

Krishna Pushkaralu 2016

Krishna Pushkaralu is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in 12 years. It takes place during the transit of Bruhaspati (Jupiter) into Kanya Rasi (Virgo Zodiac Sign). 

Vijayawada is located on the banks of the Krishna River. Vijayawada is very much famous for Krishna Pushkaralu. During the celebrations, devotees will take a dip in the sacred Krishna River to wash away their sins.

Naina Devi Mela 2016

The word Naina is synonymous with Sati’s eyes. The temple of Naina Devi is situated on the top of a hill of Nainital named Naina hill. The Naina Devi Temple is an important pilgrimage and attracts thousands of devotees from far and near every year. There is a myth behind this beautiful place about goddess Sati or Parvati. There is a beautiful lake too known as Naina Lake. It’s said this lake this is the two blue eyes of goddess Naina.

Naina Devi Temple - Himachal Pradesh.

Naina Devi Temple is a holy place which is dedicated to Shri Naina Devi, one of the forms of Maa Shakti. The Temple is located on the top of a hill in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, Naina Devi Mandir is one amongst the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple is situated on Shivalik Mountain and devotees however have to cover a distance of above 2 km on foot. 

TTD TO OBSERVE TARIGONDA VENGAMAMBA 199TH VARDHANTI

The temple management of TTD will be observing Vengamamba 199th Vardhanti in Tirupati, Tirumala and Tarigonda on 11th and 12th of August.

TTD is organising harikatha, cultural, spiritual discourses at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Tarigonda, Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati for the occasion.

Amba Mata Temple - Gujarat

Amba Mata mandir which is located in Junagadh in Gujarat is one of the very ancient temples of India. It is situated at the top of the Girnar Mountain. The Girnar Mountain is one of the impotent pilgrimage sit of Junagadh, which is itself a very picturesque town of India. Amba Mata is a very highly sublime pilgrimage center for the Hindus. The temple attracts more than thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the country, throughout the year. 

Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval

Sri Jambukeswarar is the name of Lord Shiva and worshipped at Thiruvanaikoil. It is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams (signifying the 5 natural elements) and represents water ('Neer'). The other four temples are Kalahasti, for wind, Triuvannamalai for fire, Chidambaram for space, and Kanchipuram for earth.