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The annual Pavitrotsavams in Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram will be observed from October 28 to 30 with Ankurarpanam on October 27. Every day there will be Snapana Tirumanjanam in the morning. On the first day Pavitra Pratista, second-day Pavitra Samarpana and on the last day Purnahuti will be observed.

  Mandala kalam is celebrated in Sabarimala temple for 41 days. It is also known as Mandala Masam and it is the main pilgrimage of Sabarimala Temple. It  Begins on the first day of the ‘Vrishchikam’ Masam and ends on the eleventh day of the ‘Dhanu’ Masam as per the Malayalam calendar. In these days devotees from all corners of the world, throng the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Lord Ayyappa meditated at this place after killing the demon named ‘Mahishi’. During this period devotees observe strict austerity. People from any religion can visit the Sabarimala Temple as there is no discrimination of caste or creed. However female devotees aged between 10-50 years are prohibited from visiting the Sabarimala Temple during the Mandala Kalam period. The annual pilgrimage season of the famous Sabarimala Temple continues from mid-November to mid-January and comes to an end with the celebrations of ‘Makaravilakku’ They refrain from eating non-vegetarian food, avoid sex, and wear a special ‘Rudraksha

  Aswayuja Masa Tiru Kalyana Mahotsavams will be celebrated from October 13 in Dwaraka Tirumala. This temple celebrates Kalyanotsavams in Vaishka Masam and Aswayuja Masam every year. 2024 Schedule October 13 – Gaja Vahana Seva(7 pm) October 14 – Dwajarohana, Sesha Vahana Seva(9 pm) October 16 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva(7am), Edurukolu(7 pm)  October 17 - Tiru Kalyana Mahotsavam (8 pm), Garuda Vahana Seva October 18 – Rathotsavam October 19 – Chakravari, Dwaja Avarohanam October 20 – Vasantotsavam, Dwadasa Kovela Pradakshina, Pushpa Yagam, Pavalimpu Seva.

Diwali or Deepawali is the festival of lights. It illuminates our houses and hearts and preaches the message of friendship and togetherness. Light is the depiction of hope, success, knowledge, and fortune and Diwali reinforces our faith in these virtues of life. In India, Diwali is a five-day-long celebration that commences with 'Dhanteras' that is held on the 13th lunar day of the Krishna paksha of the Indian month of Ashwin. It ends with the celebration of Bhai duj which falls on the second lunar day of the Shukla paksha of the Indian month of Kartik. According to the English calendar, Diwali is usually celebrated in mid-November every year. The Story behind Diwali Since Diwali is the resemblance of everything that is 'good', this festival has been the center of many mythological stories. Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya on this day along with Sita and Lakshman after he attained victory over Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka. On this occasion, the local people l

  Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple is located in Gowlipura in Hyderabad city of Telangana State This temple was built 700 years ago Brahmotsavam will commence on October 09 2024 Dates October 09 – Dwajarohana October 10 – Sudarshana Homam October 11 – Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Kalyana Mahotsavam October 12 – Rathotsavam, Dasara, Ravana Dahan October 13 – Maha Purnahuthi, Chakra Snanam

  Sri Badrakali Amman Temple is located in Sivakasi town in Virudhnagar district of Tamilnadu State. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Badrakali, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati Badrakali Amman is housed in a north-facing sanctum to the left of the gateway tower in a seated posture. There is a shrine to Heramba Vinayaka, a powerful manifestation of Vinayaka with five heads. Around the sanctum, there are temples to eight different manifestations of Lakshmi. Small shrines to other deities, such as Ayyappa, Murugan, and Agora Murthy, can be seen near the temple tank. This temple was built during the 18 th century It is built in the Dravidian style of architecture This temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram Panguni Pongal and Chithirai Pongal are annual festivals celebrated for the deities Mariamman and Badrakali Amman in April and May, respectively, lasting ten days.

  Atla Taddi is celebrated in the Indian month of Ashwayuja and falls on the third night after a full moon.   It falls in October or November every year. It is a traditional festival of Andhra Pradesh and is celebrated by Hindu married women to seek the blessings of Goddess Gauri for a happy and long married life. This festival is symbolic of the strength of a woman and the effect of her good deeds that benefit her husband.  Legend : According to mythology, Atla Taddi is a ritual suggested by Goddess Gauri for all young unmarried girls to seek Her blessings for a suitable bridegroom. Rituals : This festival is celebrated by women and children. Women and children wake up early before sunrise and have saddi (rice cooked the day before night) with perugu (curd) and Gongura chutney. On the eve of Atla Taddi, women and girls apply Mehendi on their palms. The entire day is spent singing traditional festival songs, swinging, and preparing special food for the occasion. In the evening, the wom

Karva Chauth is a festival observed by married women. It is on the ‘Chaturthi’ that is the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik(North India). As per the Amanta calendar followed in South India, it is observed in Ashwin Month. This is a one-day festival in which the female folks observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and safety of their husbands. In the northern states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh the festivities are observed on a grander scale. It is celebrated as ‘Chhath’ in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The festival of Karva Chauth also coincides with a one-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known as ‘Sankashti Chaturthi’. The main aspect of the Karva Chauth vrat is the fast from dawn to dusk observed by both married and unmarried women. The women observe this fast without eating or drinking anything till the time they see the moon. The tradi

  Karthika Masam is one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar. The lunar calendar is divided into two parts Dakshinayana and Uttararyana Dakshinayana is set aside for Sadhana (penance), Sadhana means a process by which one would get moksha or salvation. Out of all the months in Dakshinayana, Karthika Masam is best suited for Sadhana. Any austerity, be it a pooja, charity, penance, etc. performed during this month is more meritorious than one performed on ordinary days. Puranas state that on Karthika pournami Lord Shiva kílled Tripurasuras and protected the world. Puranas also states that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on Ashadha suddha Ekadashi and wakes up on Karthika suddha Ekadashi. In this month Ganga enters into all rivers, canals, ponds, and wells and flows as antarvaahini, making them as pious as the Ganga. In this month, Ayyappa Deeksha is also taken and continued up to Makara Sankranthi. Karthika Masam is considered highly auspicious and a sacred month for worshipping

Tula Sankranti is also known as Garbhana Sankranti and is the first day of the Kartika month by the Hindu solar calendar. It falls on the same day as Mahashtami and is celebrated all over India with different rituals. The festival is especially celebrated in Odisha and Karnataka to enjoy the achievement of the farmers in growing rice fields just as a pregnant mother rejoices and feels proud of her womb. Thus, Tula Sankranti is also called the garbhana Sankranti. The day is celebrated with social, religious, and cultural significance. Holy dips or baths in Karnataka, Mayavaram, and Bhagamandala are considered auspicious not only on the day of Sankranti but throughout the Tula month. Different pujas are performed to please Goddess Laxmi so that she bestows good crops for the farmers every year. The whole family of the farmers get involved during the puja ceremony and pray to God after which they eat a rich meal to believe that there will be no shortage of food in the future. Like other S

  The first full moon day of the month of Ashwin is known as Sharad Purnima. It is also referred to as Rasa Purnima or Sharath Purnima. It is also observed as the birthday of Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth. It is also referred to as Kaumudi Festival, Kaumudi meaning moonlight. It is also believed that on this day as the moon and the earth are very close to each other, the moon's rays have certain healing properties of nourishing the body and the soul. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated throughout the country, particularly by the people of  Maharashtra India. The eldest child of the family is also honored on this day. In Gujarat people celebrate it by doing Garba and Raas. The Bengali people call it Lokkhi Pujo and arrange several bhog and upachar for mother goddess Lakshmi. Sharad Purnima is known as Kumar Purnima or Lakshmi Puja in Odisha, an eastern state of India. This autumn festival is one of the most popular and important festivals in Odisha. There is no ritual for the

  It is an auspicious day dedicated to worship Goddess Lakshmi. Popularly known as Kojagara puja It is celebrated during the ‘Purnima’ of ‘Ashwin’ month. It is celebrated with great fanfare in the Indian states of Orissa, West Bengal, and Assam On this day Goddess Lakshmi descends on Earth to abundantly bless all with prosperity and good health. The day of Kojagara Puja is also referred to as ‘Sharad Purnima’ in some parts of the country. It is a significant festival in Central India, particularly in the Bundelkhand region and some parts of Bihar. It is believed to be the ‘Night of Awakening’ as Goddess Lakshmi comes to Earth to bless Her devotees. The celebration of Kojagara Puja also coincides with the harvest festival in the northern parts of the country. Things to do  :  During Kojagara Puja, the idols of Goddess Lakshmi are put up in houses or pandals in the neighborhood.   Rituals of Puja vary from community to community. Lakshmi Puja is performed under the supervision of a pries