TEMPLES INFO

  Sri Vishnupad Mandir is located in Gaya city in the state of Bihar. This temple was built on the banks of river Falgu. There is a footprint of Lord Vishnu in the mandir. It is imprinted in solid rock known as Dharmasila and surrounded by Silver plated basin. It is believed that this footprint happened when Lord Vishnu kept his right foot on the chest of the demon. This temple was built in Shikhara style of architecture. The temple stands the immortal banyan tree Akshayabat where the final rituals for the dead takes place. The construction date of temple is unknown and it is believed that Rama along with Sita had visited this place. Best time to Visit – October to December Temple Timings 6.30 am to 7.30 pm How to reach the Temple 5 kms from Gaya 98 kms from Patna Nearby Temples Gaya, Dakshinaarka Sun Temple – 200 mts Gaya, Sri Mangala Gauri Temple – 2 kms

  For the sake of the pilgrims who could not make it for darshan due to inclement weather conditions in Tirumala and Tirupati inspite of having tickets, TTD has planned a special software for facilitating Srivari Darshan between November 18-30 . Devotees who missed Srivari Darshan inspite of valid tickets owing to bad weather conditions in Tirumala and Tirupati, such devotees will be facilitated with rescheduling darshan tickets which they could avail in six months. The devotees who have darshan tickets between November 18 to 30 shall avail darshan with the same tickets in Tirumala before November 30. The devotees willing to have Srivari darshan from December onwards, shall have to reschedule their darshan date within six months by entering the old ticket number in the new software which will be available at their disposal from November 30.

Koil Awar Tirumanjanam will be observed in Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple at Tiruchanoor on November 23 in connection with the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams.   The entire temple will be cleansed with the traditional Parimalam on that day from 6am to 9am.   Later the devotees will be allowed for Darshanam.

Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple is located in Khammam city in the state of Telangana. Devotees visit this temple and offers different rituals here. Many devotees take Ayyappa Mala in this temple Karthika Masam and Makara Sankranti are the most celebrated festivals here Temple Timings 5.00 am to 7.00 pm How to reach the Temple 2 kms from Khammam Nearby Temples Stambhadri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 3 kms Kusumanchi Temple – 25 kms

  Sri Vishnumurthy Temple is located in Kulai town in Dakshina Kannada district in the State of Karnataka. The temple is estimated to be 600 years old. Other deities in the temple premises are Ganapati and Nagaraja The annual festival is held in Meena Masam. Best time to visit – September to February Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 4 kms from Honnakatte 10 kms from Mangalore 359 kms from Bengaluru

TTD is organising the annual Pavitrotsavam fete at Sri Vedavalli sameta Veda Narayana Swami temple, Nagalapuram from November 30- December 1.   The ritual is aimed at making temple premises sin-free following year-long fetes, utsavas and possible lapses, inadvertently if any, committed by devotees or Archakas or officials.   As per the schedule of events Ankurarpanam is held on November 30 evening, Snapana thirumanjanam for utsava idols of Swami and consorts on December 1 followed by Pavitra pratista, Pavitra samarpana and Purnahuti at night.

  Sri Maisamma Jatara will be celebrated every year during Karthika Masam. This year the Jatara commences from November 19. It is one of the famous temple in Telangana State. Devotees from Surrounding states visit this temple Jatara and get blessings of Ammavaru. Schedule November 19 – Ksheerabhishekam, Visesha Alankarana to Ammavaru November 20 – Satha Chandi Homam, Pushpa Rathotsavam (night) November 21 – Bonalu, Bandlu Tipputa November 22 – Chandi Homam, Purnahuthi November 23 – Pushpa Archana, Rathotsavam (night) November 24 – Visesha Puja, Archana November 25 – Alankarana with Vegetables.

  Jwalathoranam is a great utsavam performed during Karthika Purnima day in Lord Shiva Temples. Two big wooden sticks are erected and and another stick is placed upon horizontally as a thoran. The horizontally placed stick is tied with a huge dry grass. The grass is lit with fire at the beginning of the Utsavam. Those who walk along with the procession under this Jwalathoranam will escape from sorrows.

Pavitrotsavams at Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple will commence from November 17 and ends on November 19. Schedule 2021  November 17 – From 4 pm onwards, Vinayaka Puja, Ankurarpana, Raksha Bandhan, Kalasha Stapana, Gandha Pavitram, Purnahuthi, Naivedyam, Mantra Pushapam November 18 – Pavitra Samarpana, Naivedyam, Neerajanam (8.30 am onwards) Vrata Samaprana, Purnahuthi, Naivedyam, Mantra Pushpam (5.00 pm) November 19 – Vrata Samarpana, Maha Pavitra Samarpana, Puranahuthi, Yatraa Danam, Abhishekam, Chanda yagam, Naivedyam, Mantra Pushpam.

Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam will take place in Tirumala on November 16. As per Puranic evidences, Kaisika Dwadasi is also known as Prabhodotsavam or Uttana Dwadasi. Every year on the auspicious day of Ashada Shukla Ekadasi, Sri Maha Vishnu goes into celestial sleep Again He wakes up on the auspicious day of Kaisika Dwadasi. On this day, the processional deity of Sri Ugra Srinivasa Murthy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi will be taken on a procession along four Mada streets during the early hours and returns even before the sunrise. Later Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam with Purana parayanam will be performed inside the temple.

  Sri Ezhutharinathar Swamy Temple is located in Innambur Village in Thanjavur district in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Ezhutharinathar Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is Swayambhu here. Goddess Nithya Kalyani and Sugantha Kundalambal are the consorts of Lord Shiva. Mother Nithya Kalyani blesses devotees ever in her Wedding Posture. Mother Sugantha Kundalambal graces the devotees in penance posture. This is 99 th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 45 th Sthalam on North side of river Cauvery in Tamilnadu. The rays of Sun falls on lord in the Tamil month Panguni (mar-apr). This temple was built in dravidian style of architecture and has 5 tiered Rajagopuram. There is a Koneru named as Iravadha Theertham. This temple was built in 7 th Century. Margazhi Tiruvathirai during Margazhi (dec-jan), Kodabhishekam during Chithirai (apr-may) and Annabhishekam during Aippassi (oct-nov) are the prominent festivals celebrated here. People bring their children in p

  Tiruppavai is said in a meaning it is seed of the Veda. It is revealed only under the guidance of guru who is well versed in Vedic Scriptures. It is mentioned in the Andal’s   verses in the form of poetry. It is a writing describing the Vrat under taken to get good Husband. This was rendered in 30 Pasuras in Tamil. It is sung devotedly and reverentially in the brahma muhurt in Margashira Masa in Lord Vishnu Temples This vrat is performed by Goda devi the daughter of Vishnu Chitta. It is also said that Gopikas performed this vrat for getting Lord Sri Krishna. The intention of performing this vrat is to reach or Surrender to God.

  Sri Dattatreya Swamy Temple is located at Gandhi Chowk of Dharwad district in the state of Karnataka. In this temple the deity displays three heads depicting three gods. It is one of the most revered places in the region. This temple complex has Shankaracharya Samskrita Pathashala. This temple was built in 12 th century. Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfilment of removal of forefather’s sin, liberation from ancestoral sins, freedom from parental curses, Salvation, Wealth and relief from diseases. Best time to Visit – September to February Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 18 kms from Hubli 432 kms from Bengaluru Nearby Temples Dharwad, Sri Sringeri Shankara Matha – 4 kms Badami, Sri Banashankari Temple – 12 kms Hubli, Iskcon Temple – 17 kms

In connection with the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams in Tiruchanoor which is scheduled from November 30 to December 8, Laksha Kumkumarchana will be performed through a virtual platform on November 29. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the event will take place in Ekantam. TTD has fixed the price of the Seva ticket at Rs.1,116 on which two persons will be allowed. These tickets will be released soon online. The devotees will be allowed for darshan within 90 days from the date of booking of an online ticket through the Rs.100 queue line, free of cost. Tickets shall be booked through ttd website.

Some Instructions to be followed during Ayyappa Deeksha. DO'S   Do the bath in early morning with normal water.  Do the pooja in the morning(before sun rise) and evening (after sunset).  Do the bath in evening with normal water.  Have one time meals. Do the Anna Danam to others.  Sleep on ground without pillow and bed. Eat vegetarian food. The cook must also do the head bath and then he should prepare food for Swamies. Again it relates to cleanliness, which will stop the unhealthiness. Talk Less. Don't waste time for Useless Discussions. Help others. This is what we have to learn by doing Deeksha. Do the Brahmacharya. Maintain simple life. Don’ts:   Don’t smoke, Don’t drink., Don’t eat non-vegetarian food. Do not use foot wear. Don’t cheat others, Don’t say lies. Don’t do violence. Don’t argue with others on any matter. Don’t do hi-tech  Deeksha.

  This are four mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya in eight century. They are promoting and spreading the Sanatan tradition. They are ·        Jyotirmath located in Joshimath ·        Govardhan Math located in Puri ·        Sringeri Sharda Peeth which is situated in Sringeri. ·        Dwarka Peeth which is situated in Dwarka.   Jyotirmath It is located in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. Thotakacharya is the first head of this matha The Mahavakya is “Ayamatma Brahma”(Atma is Brahma) It follows Nandavala Sampradaya The Veda is Atharva Veda Govardhan Matha It is located in Puri in Odhisa Padmapada is the first head of this matha The Mahavakya is “Prajnanam Brahma” (Consciousness is Brahma) It follows Bhogavala Sampradya The Veda is Rig Veda Sringeri Peeth It is located in Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka Sureswara is the first head of this math. Mahavakya is “Aham Brahmasami” (iam Brahma) It follows Bhurivala Sampradya The Veda is Yajur Veda Dwaraka Peeth I

  Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Swamy Temple is located in Karur in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is Swayambhu and Shiva lingam is 5 feet tall. Goddess Sri Alankara Nayaki and Sri Soundarya Nayaki are the consorts of Lord Shiva. This is 265 th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 7 th   Sthalam in Kongu Nadu. The rays of Sun falls on lord for five days in the month of Masi(feb-mar). This temple was built in Chola style of architecture and has 7 tiered Rajagopuram and Second Rajagopuram is 5 tiered. Kamadhenu the mythological cow worshipped for Lord Shiva here. Devotees pray here for mental peace, wedding and child boon, employment opportunity, promotions etc. Best time to Visit – September to March Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 8.45 pm Pooja Schedule 6.00 am – Ushakkala Pooja 7.00 am – Kaalasandhi Pooja 12.00 pm – Uchikkala Pooj

  Sri Sangameswarar Swamy Temple is located in Bhavani in Erode district in Tamilnadu. Sri Sangameswarar Swamy is Lord Shiva's incarnation and Swayambhu here. Goddess Vedhanayagi is the Consort of Lord Shiva. This is one of the 276 Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 3 rd Sthalam in Kongu Nadu. This temple is built on the junction of three water sources and those are river Bhavani, river Kaveri, and an invisible water source, the Agaya Gangai. This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture and has 5 tiered Rajagopuram. There are separate shrines for Lord Subramanya and Lord Vishnu. 63 Nayanars who worshipped lord Shiva are seated in worshipping postures. The Koneru is named as Surya theertham and Gayatri theertham.  Kubera, son of Vishrava was gifted an aircraft to visit Shiva temples across the country in recognition of his devotion to Lord Shiva. While he was flying near the river Cauvery Kubera was surprised to see a deer, tiger, cow, elephant, sn

  Sri Agneeswarar Swamy Temple is located at Tirukattupalli in Thanjavur district in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Agneeswarar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is swayambhu here. Goddess Soundarya nayaki and Azhagammai are the consorts of Agneeswarar This temple is the 126 th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 9 th Sthalam on the north side of the river Cauvery of Tamilnadu. This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture and has a 5 tier Rajagopuram. There is a koneru named as Surya theertham, Agni Theertham. Devotees pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks, excellence in education and prosperity. This temple was built in 7 th Century. Sri Yoga Dakshina Murthy, Lord Vinayaka Lord Murugan along with consorts are found in the temple premises. Masi Magam in Feb-Mar, Panguni Peruvizha in Mar-April, Shivaratri in Feb-March, Aipasi Annabhishekam in Oct-Nov and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai are the festivals celebrated in this temple. Devotees perform