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Pitru paksha is an 16 days important period for hindus. It is observed to pay homage to deceased ancestors. Rules to be followed The person must wear a dhoti and remain bare-chested while performing the rituals. It is advisable to seek proper guidance from priest for performing the rituals. The person who performs Shradha must maintain strict Celibacy Non-veg food, tobacco and alcohol must be avoided No auspicious functions must be carried out No new vehicle/house must be purchased during this period. No Haircuts/Shaving must be done Ancestors may visit in any form. So feed cows, dogs and other living beings Offer food to needy Shradh must not be performed during evening or night. Avoid arguments or fights. Don’t tell a lie. Don’t hurt others by action or words.

The following are the important festivals in this temple Saraswathi Yagam Dates 30 th Jan, 19 th Feb, 17 th March, 13 th April, 10 th May, 7 th June 4 th July, 31 st July, 28 th August, 21 st October, 18 th November, 15 th December. 31 st July – Varalakshmi Vratam Pavitrotsavams -  2 nd  august to 4 th  august 3 rd August - Jandhyala Poornima, Rakhi Poornima 11 th August – Sri Krishnashtami 22 nd August - Vinayaka chavithi 17 th Oct – Devi Navaratrulu Prarambam 21 st Oct – Saraswathi Yagam, Moola Nakshatram 24 th Oct – Durgashtami, Maharnavami 25 th Oct – Vijaya Dasami 14 th Nov – Naraka Chaturdashi, Deepavali 16 th Nov – Gajula Alamkarana 18 th Nov – Nagula Chavithi Bhavani Mandala Deeksha Dates -  25 th  Nov to 30 th  Nov 29 th Nov – Poornima Maha Pooja, Karthika Poornima, Jwala Thoranam Bhavani Artha Mandala Deekshalu -  15 th  Dec to 19 th  Dec 25 th Dec – Mukkoti Ekadasi

The temple in Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram reopened today after remaining closed for the public since the last week of March . Latest Guidelines : The temple shall remain open from 8 AM - 11 AM in the morning and from 5 PM till the time of Deepa Aaradhana in the evening. Not more than 665 people will be allowed to enter the temple premises during the day, and only as many as 35 people will be allowed inside at a time Those who wish have darshan must get their registartions done online. Devotees above the age of 65,children under 10, pregnant women are not allowed for darshan. Apart from these rules, devotees will be expected to adhere to the 6-feet social distancing rule, wear masks, maintain hand hygiene etc.

The following are the list of religious events and festivals lined up in the month of September in Tirumala. September 1: Anantapadmanabha Vratam September 17: Mahalaya Amavasya September 18: Annual Brahmotsava Ankurarpanam September 19: Brahmotsavam commences with Dhwajarohanam September 23: Garuda Seva September 24: Radharanga Dolotsavam (Golden Chariot) September 26: Rathotsavam (Wooden Chariot) September 27: Chakrasnanam, Brahmotsavam concludes with Dhwajavarohanam September 28: Bagh Savari

The Pavitrotsavam festival will be conducted at the Sri Padmavati temple in Tiruchanoor from August 31 to September 2, with Ankurarpanam on August 30. The Three-day Agama ritual including  will be performed once in a year to ward off any lapses committed either by staff or by devotees during festivals and utsavas in the temple. As part of the event Pavitra Pratista will be done on August 31 and Pavitra Samarpana on September 1 and Purnahuti on September 2. In View of Covid-19 restrictions the Pavitrotsavam festival will be performed in Ekantham at Sri Padmavati temple. 

The festival of Onam continues for a period of ten days in Kerala.Which start from the Attam nakshatram of Chingam (the first Malayalam month) last until Thiruvonam, the tenth day of Onam. In kerala Avittam and Chatayam (the days following Thiruvonam) are also considered important.  First Day - Attam  Attam marks the beginning of Onam festival. The day is considered holy and auspicious by the Malayalees. On the day, people get up early in the morning, take bath and offer players by visiting the nearby temple. After having breakfast, they start their celebrations for the day.This is done to welcome the holy spirit of legendary King Mahabali that is believed to visit Kerala during Onam. A grand procession called Athachamyam is also carried on the day of Atham to mark the beginning of the grand carnival of Onam. From this day onwards, Pookkalam is laid for the following nine days of Onam. Second Day - Chithira The second day is known as Chithira. On this day, there are no special rituals

Thiruvumplavil Mahadeva temple is situated at Anicadu, a village near Muvattupuzha, Eranakulam district in Kerala State. The uniqueness of this temple is “Thirukulambu” and “Theerthakkara” near te temple. This temple is famous for “Pithru Tharppan”. It is believed that the holy water flowing through the   “Thirukulambu” is “Kaashi Theertham”. Pithru Tharppanam is made available all days during temple timings at the Theerthakkara at the north side of the temple where the holy water(Kashitheertham) flows through the Thirukulambu . Temple Timings : 5.30 am to 11.00 am 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm Pooja Schedule : 5.30 am – Nirmalyam 5.35 am – Sankhabhisekam, Malarunivedyam 6.00 am – Ganapathi Havanam 7.00 am – Ethirettu Pooja 9.30 am – Dhaara 10.30 am – Uchcha Pooja 5.30 pm – Nada Thurakkal 6.30 pm – Deeparadhana 7.30 pm – Aththazha Pooja How to reach the Temple : Temple is located 5 kms east to Muvattupuzha and 15 Km Wes

The Annual Three-days Pavitrotsavams in Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati will be held from August 28 to 30 with Ankurarpanam on August 27.  On first day of Pavitrotsavam on August 28, Pavitra Pratista will be performed, on the second day, Pavitra Malas will be decked to Mulavirat, utsava deities, Vimanam, Dhwajasthambham, Sri Matham Anjaneya located in four mada streets while on August 30 Pavitra Purnahuti will be performed. While on these three days, there will be snapana tirumanjanam to the utsava deities. In view of Covid restrictions, this festival will be performed in Ekantham.

Sri Santhana Venugopala Swamy Temple is located at Salihundam village in Srikakulam district. It is on the bank of the river Vamsadhara. This temple was built in 4 th Century.This temple is situated on Swetagiri hills. Bheeshma Ekadasi is celebrated every year in this temple. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 17 kms from Arasavalli 20 kms from Srikakulam Nearby Temples : Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple – 17 kms Srikurmam Kurmanatha Swamy Temple – 13 kms Ravivalasa Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple – 30 kms.

Sri Venugopala Swamy is located at Meliaputti mandal in Srikakulam Dsitrict. This temple was by Veerendra Pratapapa Rudra. It is on the bank of the river Mahendratanaya. Dolotsavams will be celebrated for 9 days during Phalguna Purnima. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 11.00 am 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 24 kms from Tekkali 30 kms from Palasa.

TTD will be organising annual Pavitrotsavam festival on August 25 and 26 at Sri Maragadavalli Sameta Agasthewara temple within Sri Venkateshwara temple complex at Narayanavanam with Ankurarpanam on August 24. As part of the festival, Yagasala Puja, Purnahuti will be performed in the morning of August 25 and Pavitrotsavam rituals in the evening. On August 26 Purnahuti and Pavitramala Samarpana will be conducted. Legends say that the temple was built by ancestors of Akasa Raja, father of Goddess Padmavati and the deity of Agastheeswara is a self-manifested one. AT SRI PARASARESWARA TEMPLE The holy Pavitrotsavam festival will also be performed at Sri Parasareswara Swamy Temple which is the sub-temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara temple in Narayanavanam on August 30 and 31 with Ankurarpanam on August 29. As part of the festival, rituals like Pavitramalas and Raksha Bandhan is performed at yagasala on August 30.  Similarly, Maha Purnahuti, Yagasala Puja, Pavitra Samarpana w

The Navaratri Mahotsavams will begin from 17 th August and ends on 1 st September. 2020 Schedule : 17 th August – Mantapastitha Avahita Devata Puja 18 th August – Mangalavara Puja 19 th August – Bonam 20 th August – Ganapathi Puja 21 st August – Attla tadiya puja 22 nd August – Vinayaka Chavithi 23 rd August – Rushi Panchami 24 th August – Surya Aradhana 25 th August – Laksha Garika Puja 26 th August – Tantrika Puja 27 th August – Jyestha Devi Puja 28 th August – Astha Lashmi Puja, Ekaham 29 th August – Viswakesana Aradhana 30 th August – Vamana Jayanthi 31 st August – Oggu Katha 1 st September – Deeksha viramana, Purnahuthi , Kalyanam.

Ganapati Deeksha is dedicated to lord ganesha, Particularly observed in Kazipet Swetharka Mula Ganapathi Temple. There are four types of deekshas observed here Mandala Deeksha (41 days),Ardha Mandala deeksha (21 days), Shodasha deeksha (16 days), Ekadasha deeksha (11 days). Deeksha dates 2020 : Mandala Deeksha – 22 nd July Ardha Mandala deeksha – 11 th August Shodasha deeksha – 16 th August Ekadasha deeksha – 21 st August. Deeksha Viramana Date – 1 st September.

Ganapati Deeksha is dedicated to lord ganesha, Particularly observed in Kazipet Swetharka Mula Ganapathi Temple. There are four types of deekshas observed here Mandala Deeksha (41 days),Ardha Mandala deeksha (21 days), Shodasha deeksha (16 days), Ekadasha deeksha (11 days). Deeksha dates 2020 : Mandala Deeksha – 22 nd July Ardha Mandala deeksha – 11 th August Shodasha deeksha – 16 th August Ekadasha deeksha – 21 st August. Deeksha Viramana Date – 1 st September.

Kazipet Swetharka Mula Ganapathi temple is located in Warangal district in state of Telangana. Here the swamy is swayambu on the roots of white Calotropis tree. This temple is most famous for Ganapthi Deeksha. Temple timings 5.00 am to 11.30 am 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm On Tuesdays : 5.30 am to 1.30 pm                         4.00 pm to 9.30 pm Pooja Schedule (Except Tuesday) 6.00 am – Temple Opens 6.30 am – Abhishekam 7.00 am to 11.00 am - Darshanam 9.10 am – Nitya Sahasra Modaka Homam 11.15 am – Maha Nivedana 11.30 am – Temple Closes 5.00 pm – Temple Opens 5.15 pm – Darshanam 7.00 pm – Lalitha, Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam 7.30 pm – Nitya Archana 8.00 pm – Purna Harathi, Theertha Prasada Vitarana 8.30 pm – Temple Closes Pooja Schedule (on Tuesday) 5.30 am – Temple Opens, Suprabhatam 6.00 am – Mangala Snanam 6.30 am – Panchamruthabhishekam 7.30 am to 8.00 am – Alamkarana 8.30 am – Sahasra Mo