TEMPLES INFO

  Sri Dharmaraya Swamy temple is located in Bengaluru city in the state of Karnataka. It is one of the oldest temple in the city. Sri Dharmaraja Swamy is the presiding deity of this temple. This temple is dedicated to Pandavas. Deities worshipped here include Dharmaraya, Sri Krishna, Arjuna, Draupadi, Nakula, Sahadeva and Bhima. This temple is built in Dravidian Style of architecture. This temple displays architectural features of western style. This temple was built in 16 th century. Karaga festival in March/April is the most important festival celebrated here. Best time to Visit – September to February. Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 5.30 am to 11.30 am 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 3 kms from Kempegowda Bus Station 3 kms from City Railway Station Nearby Temples Halasuru, Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple – 4 kms Halasuru, Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple – 4 kms Basavanagudi, Dodda Ganapathi Temple – 6 kms Basavanagudi

  Keeping in view the darshan priority of common pilgrims on January 1 New Year Day and on the auspicious days of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Dwadasi and remaining days where Vaikuntadwara Darshan will be provided from January 13 to 22, TTD has taken a decision to provide VIP Break darshan only to Protocol VIPs on self-arrival. TTD has also asserted that VIPs will entertain no recommendation letters on these days.   TTD has also appealed to devotees to bring Covid Negative report taken 48hours before or the certificate of two doses of Vaccination without fail.   Some important decisions have been taken in view of these auspicious days to facilitate common pilgrims by TTD:   Advance reservation of accommodation has been cancelled from January 11 to 14   All rooms in Tirumala will be allotted through current booking to pilgrims   No privilege of booking accommodation for donors from January 11 to 14   Following Covid norms and dress code, a sufficient number of tonsurers wi

  The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has once again reiterated that only pilgrims with  Covid19 test Negative report done 48hours before or two doses vaccination certificate mandatory for Darshan or to visit Tirumala.   TTD has already been implementing this since October 1 onwards. But still some pilgrims are coming to Tirumala without the said reports and returning with disappointment   In the wake of fresh alerts by Central and State Governments in view of the fast-spreading of the Omicron virus across the country, TTD once again appealed to the devotees to come with Negative report or vaccine certificates for the benefit of their own health safety as well as that of the employees of TTD.   This has been done mandatory for the devotees visiting all TTD temples also. So the devotees are requested to co-operate with TTD.

  TTD will release the January quota of 5500 virtual Seva Darshan tickets on December 23 at 4.00 pm concerning dates of January 1,2,13 and January 22-26 for benefit of online booking of devotees.   The TTD is also organising the release of SED Rs.300/- tickets of January quota online release on December 24 at 09.00 am.   TTD is also organising online release SED tickets (Rs.300/-) from January 1 &13-23 at daily 20,000 tickets on December 24 at 09.00 am.   Similarly, SED tickets for January 2to 12 and 23-31 at daily 12,000 tickets will also be released online.   With regard to the online release of accommodation, tickets will be released on December 27 morning at 09.00 am. However, devotees should obtain rooms at the current counters of Tirumala from January 11-14.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt is located in Barkatpura in Hyderabad city in the state of Telangana. There are many Mutt’s established by the disciples of Raghavendra swamy in South India. Among them one is in Barkatpur in Kachiguda. Devotees who are unable to visit Mantralayam will offer prayers here. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 9 kms from Jubilee Bus Station 3 kms from MGBS Nearby Temples Begumpet, Katta Maisamma Temple – 3 kms Birla Mandir Venkateswara Swamy Temple – 4 kms Nampally, Iskcon Temple – 3 kms Charminar, Bhagya Lakshmi Temple – 6 kms Jubilee Hills, Sri Peddamma Talli Temple – 13 kms.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Veenavanka Village in Karimnagar district in the state of Telangana. This is the oldest temple in the region which was built during 1053 AD. They built Lakshminarayana Swamy temple and later in 17 th century this temple was called as Venkateswara Swamy temple. The other sub shrines in the premises are Sri Venugopala Swamy temple and Godadevi temple. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 22 kms from Huzurabad 45 kms from Karimnagar 230 kms from Hyderabad.

Sri Sevuga Perumal Aiyanaar Temple is located in Singampunari town in Sivagangai district in the state of Tamilnadu. Sevuga perumal is the main deity of this temple. He is the union of Lord Shiva and Vishnu, so he has given special significance. He is seen seated in Power posture wearing a crown on head and a yoga band with his consorts Pooranai and Pushkalai. The other deities in the temple are Kannimoola Ganapathi, Lord Subramanya with Valli and Devasena and the Navagrahas. This temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram and Pushkarini. This temple was 500 to 1000 years old. The Car festival in the month of Vaikasi is the most celebrated festival here. Best time to Visit – September to March Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 70 kms from Madurai 58 kms from Sivaganga 417 kms from Chennai. Nearby Temples Piranmalai, Sri Kodungundranathar Temple – 9 kms Tirukostiyur, Sri Sowmya

Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple is located at Mandamarri Village in Adilabad district in the state of Telangana. Devotees from various parts of Telangana state visit this temple The other shrines in the temple are Sri Vinayaka Swamy, Pnachamukha Nagendra Swamy, Subramanya Swamy, Anjaneya Swamy. Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 300 kms from Hyderabad HyhHy 16 kms from Mancherial Nearby Temples Mancherial, Goutameswara Swamy Temple – 18 kms Dharmapuri, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – 60 kms

  Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple is located at Kannala village in Bellampalli in Adilabad district. Here Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this temple. This temple exhibits the greatness of Dravidian style of architecture. Mahashivratri is the most important festival celebrated here. Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 300 kms from Hyderabad 30 kms from Mancherial 7 kms from Bellampalli Nearby Temples Mancherial, Goutameswara Swamy Temple – 32 kms Dharmapuri, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – 75 kms

  Sri Ram Janardan Mandir is located in Ujjain in the state of Madhyapradesh. Lord Rama is the presiding deity of this temple. It has temples of Lord Rama and Lord Janardhan(Vishnu). This temple was built during 17 th Century. This temple is perfect example of architectural style of Maratha Period. Best time to Visit – September to February Temple Timings 6.00 am to 7.00 pm How to reach the Temple 5 kms from Ujjain 190 kms from Bhopal Nearby Temples Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple – 4 kms Sri Kal Bhairav Mandir – 2 kms Ujjain, Maa Harsiddhi Temple – 5 kms Sri Bada Ganesh Mandir – 5 kms.

Sri Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple is located in Yelandur Taluk, of Chamarajanagara district in the state of Karnataka. It is popularly called as B.R Hills. The presiding deity is Ranganatha Swamy and deity is here installed by Sage Vashishta. This place is also called as Shwethadri Lord Rama and Lakshmana have worshiped here during their mission for search of Sita. This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture. During Sankranti festival Rathotsava is observed and brahmotsavam is celebrated for 9 days during April-May. Temple Timings 7.00 am to 2.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm Pooja Schedule 7.00 am – Temple Opens 7.00 am to 7.30 am – Suprabatham 7.30 am to 8.30 am – Nithyakattale Pooja 8.30 am to 9.45 am – Sarva Darshan 9.45 am to 10.30 am – Temple closes 10.30 am to 11.30 am – Sarva Darshan 11.30 am to 12.15 pm – Archana, Garudotsava Seva, Sahasranaama Seva 12.15 pm to 2.00 pm – Sarva Darshan 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm – Temple Closes 4.00 pm to 6

Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara Swamy Temple is located near Puducherry. This temple is popularly known as Villianur Temple. Here Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture. Special feature of this temple is Sun rays fall on the deity on 9, 11 and 19 in the month of Panguni (mar-apr). The brahmotsavam festivals is celebrated for 10 days. The annual car festival is celebrated during May and June. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 8 kms from Puducherry

  Sri Azhagiya Singar Perumal Temple is located in Kanchipuram in the State of Tamilnadu. The presiding deity is Mukunda Nayakan who is incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is seated in a Yoga Position. Goddess Sri Velukkai Valli is along with lord Vishnu. Velukkai where Vel means Wish and irukkai means stay. This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture and has 3 tier Rajagopuram. The Vimanam(the tower above the Sanctum Sanctorum) of Sri Azhagiya Singa Perumal temple is called as Kanaka Vimanam. The temple is praised in the Mangalasasanam hymns of saints Peyazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar. This temple was built during 5 th to 10 th century. This is one of the 108 divyadesam temples. Devotees pray here for relief from various problems they experience in life. Vaikunta Ekadasi is the most celebrated festival here. Best time to Visit – September to February Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 7.00 am to 11.00 am 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm Ho

Katyayani Vrat is observed during Dhanurmas. Observed by Unmarried girls who wish to get good husband. Married women observe for long, Prosperous Married life. Mentioned in Bhagavatha Puranam, Skanda Puranam and Devi Mahatyam. Goddess Goda Devi was able to Marry Lord Sri Ranganatha swamy by observing this vrat. With the advice of lord Krishna gopikas also observed this vrat. Things to do : House must be cleaned. Must get early in the morning take head bath. The front portion of house must be cleaned by water in which cow dung must be added. Apply rangoli in that Portion. Katyayani Stotram or Katyayani Vrat Katha Must be Chanted early in the Morning. After that Puja must be performed to Goddess Katyayani.  2021 : Dhanurmas Starts on December 16 th and ends on January 13 th 2022.