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Annual Vasanthotsavams will be observed in Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru temple at Tiruchanoor from May 15-17 with Ankurarpana on May 14. Every day there will be Snapana Tirumanjanam between 2:30pm and 4:30pm to Utsava Murthies. TTD has cancelled Arjita Sevas including Kalyanotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on these three days and Astadala Pada Padmaradhana on May 16.

Annual Vasanthotsavams will be observed in Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru temple at Tiruchanoor from May 15-17 with Ankurarpana on May 14. Every day there will be Snapana Tirumanjanam between 2:30pm and 4:30pm to Utsava Murthies. TTD has cancelled Arjita Sevas including Kalyanotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on these three days and Astadala Pada Padmaradhana on May 16.

The following are series of events in the month of May in Sri Kodanda Ramalayam at Tirupati. May 7, 14, 21, 28: Abhishekam to Mula Murthies May 16: Astottara Satakalashabhisekam on the occasion of Pournami May 30: Sahasra Kalasabhishekam and Hanumanta Vahanam on the occasion of Amavasya  

The following are series of events in the month of May in Sri Kodanda Ramalayam at Tirupati. May 7, 14, 21, 28: Abhishekam to Mula Murthies May 16: Astottara Satakalashabhisekam on the occasion of Pournami May 30: Sahasra Kalasabhishekam and Hanumanta Vahanam on the occasion of Amavasya  

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Barakath Gudem in Munagala Mandal in Nalgonda district in the state of Telangana. This is one of the famous temples in the state Lord Venkateswara Swamy gives darshan along with his consort Goddess Lakshmi This temple was built in 1854 This is the only Venkateswara Swamy temple in the state which has Uttara dwaram. There is Narasimha Swamy temple beside the Venkateswara Swamy temple During Vaikunta Ekadasi devotees visit this temple. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 30 km from Suryapet 18 km from Kodad 175 km from Hyderabad Nearby Temples Kusumanchi Ganapaeswara Temple – 38 kms Vedadri Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 53 kms Vadapally Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 64 km Panagal Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple – 77 km

Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple is located at Raikal in Jagital district in the state of Telangana. This temple was built in the year 2001. In Karthika Masam devotees wear Sri Ayyappa Mala in this temple Sri Sivalingeswara Swamy, Sri Vigneswara Swamy, Subramanya Swamy, and Santoshimata temples are there on the premises Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 24 km from Jagital 300 km from Hyderabad Nearby Temples Dharmapuri Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 46 km Gudemgutta Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple – 56 km Vemulawada, Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy Temple – 63 km

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Siricilla in Rajanna Siricilla district in the state of Telangana. Lord Venkateswara Swamy gives darshan with his consort Lakshmi devi. This temple was built 800 years ago. Sri Mandavya Muni performed a penance about Maha Vishnu here. Devotees from several areas visit this temple and seek blessing of lord Venkateswara Swamy. Every year brahmotsavams will be celebrated from Aswayuja Suddha Saptami Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 11 kms from Vemulawada 44 kms from Karimnagar 200 kms from Hyderabad Nearby Temples Vemulawada, Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy Temple – 12 kms Komuravelli Mallanna Temple – 61 kms Dharmapuri Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 82 kms

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Sundilla Village in Kamanpur Mandal in Peddapalli district in the state of Telangana. It is one of the ancient temple and it is constructed years ago. It is located on the banks of the river Godavari. Devotees who are suffering from psychological problems will make darshan here and stay here for 5 to 11 days. Every Tuesday and Saturday special poojas are conducted in the temple Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 8 kms from Godavari Khani 30 kms from Mancherial 290 kms from Hyderabad Nearby Temples Manthani Mahalakshmi Temple – 23 kms Mancherial, Goutameswara Swamy Temple – 27 kms Dharmapuri Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 70 kms

The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. It is considered to be one of the largest and the most famous structure in Hampi.  The main deity of  this temple is Vijaya Vittala, who is an incarnation of Lod Vishnu. This temple is located on the banks of river Tungabhadra. The world famous stone chariot is one of the three famous stone chariots in India, two being in Konark and Mahabalipuram. The 56 fascinating musical pillars are in the complex This temple was built in 15 th century. Best time to Visit – September to February Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings : 08.30 am – 05.00 pm. How to reach : 17kms from Hospet (Bus & Rail) 38kms from Bellary Airport. Temples Nearby Hampi, Sri Virupaksha Temple – 10 kms Kasapuram, Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple – 58 kms Penna Ahobilam, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple –

Shankaracharya or Adi Shankara Jayanti is observed on Panchami tithi during Vaishaka masam Shukla paksha. He was born at Kalady at Kerala in 780 C.E Sringeri was the site of the first of four peethas established by Adi Shankaracharya. 2022 Schedule May 06 8.30 am – Mahapuja at Sri Adi Shankaracharya Temple, Kumbabhisheka of Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Torana Ganapathi temples 12.00 pm – Poornahuthi of Atirudra Mahayaga 5.30 pm – Special Sabha May 07 9 am – Maha Rathotsava of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya 5.00 pm – Valedictory of Veda Sabha

Sri Shirdi Saibaba mandir is located in Pathri in the Parbhani district in the state of Maharastra. This place is considered to be the Janmasthan of Sri Saibaba. Saibaba movement began in the 19 th century His popular epigram Sabka Malik Ek is a reminder that the supreme force is one although we revere him by many names. This temple was inaugurated in the year 1999. Temple Timings 5.00 am to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 53 km Parbhani Nearby Temples Parbhani, Pardeshwar Temple – 44 km Parbhani, Balaji Mandir – 45 km

  The seven hills situated around Tirumala are Vrushabhadri, Anjanadri, Vrushadri, Garudadri, Seshadri, Narayanadri, and Venkatadri. VRUSHABHADRI - Once, there lived an Asura called Vrushabasura who lived near Thumburutheertham in Tirumala. He used to do great penance with full austerity. Lord Siva, in due course, appeared before him and directed him to ask for any boon. Asura, with his demonic thoughts, wanted that he would like to fight with Lord Siva Himself. Siva obliged him. There was a fierce battle and the Asura was defeated. However, he requested Lord Siva to name that place after him. Lord Siva blessed him accordingly and that is why   that hill has come to be known as 'Vrushabhadri'. ANJANADRI - Kesari, chieftain of Vanaras and his wife is Anjana Devi. For a long time, they were not blessed with any child. Anjana Devi, then went to a sacred place near Akasa Ganga in Tirumala and performed penance. V

Solar and Lunar eclipses are important as per hindu calendar This year two lunar and two solar eclipses will take place Solar eclipse Dates April 30 [12.15 pm – 4 pm] Also called as Surya Grahan It is a partial eclipse It will not be visible in india October 25 [4.29 pm – 5.42 pm] It is a partial eclipse Not Visible from India Lunar eclipses Dates May 16 Also called as Chandra Grahan It will be effective in india November 08 It will be effective in india

Solar and Lunar eclipses are important as per hindu calendar This year two lunar and two solar eclipses will take place Solar eclipse Dates April 30 [12.15 pm – 4 pm] Also called as Surya Grahan It is a partial eclipse It will not be visible in india October 25 [4.29 pm – 5.42 pm] It is a partial eclipse Not Visible from India Lunar eclipses Dates May 16 Also called as Chandra Grahan It will be effective in india November 08 It will be effective in india

The Ustavams of Sri Vaidyanadeswara Swamy and Chennakesava Swamy is going to celebrated from April 28. Ustavams will commence from Chaitra Bahula Trayodasi and ends on Vaishaka Suddha Saptami. 2022 Schedule April 29 - Rudrabhishekam, Kukumarchana, Agni Pratsitha, Dwajarohanam May 02 - Chandotsavam May 03 - Garuda Vahana Seva May 04 - Kalyanotsavams May 05 - Rathotsavams May 07 - Chakra Snanam, Pushpa Yagam.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Jubilee hills in Hyderabad city in the state of Telangana. This temple is similar to Tirumala temple The deity is 6.5 feet tall in standing posture. Temple Timings 5.00 am to 2.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm 5.00 am – Suprabatha Seva 6.45 m – Thomala Seva 7.15 am – Sahasranamarchana 6.30 pm – Poorabhishekam (only Friday) 7.45 pm – Ekanta Seva How to reach the Temple 7 kms from Secunderabad Railway Station 5 kms from MGBS

Sri Surya Narayana Swamy Temple is located at Tiruchanur in Tirupati district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Here Lord Surya Narayana Swamy is installed by Lord Venkateswara Swamy This temple is opposite to Padma Sarovaram Temple Timings 5.30 am to 8.15 pm 5.30 am to 6.00 am – Suprabatham 6.00 am to 6.30 am – Thomala Seva 6.30 am to 7.15 am – Suddhi, Archana 7.15 am to 11.30 am – Sarva Darshanam 11.30 am to 12.00 pm – Suddhi 12.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Sarva Darshanam 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm – Suddhi 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm – Sarva Darshanam 8.00 pm to 8.15 pm – Ekanta Seva How to reach the Temple 5 kms from Tirupati

Sri Kari Manikya Swamy Temple is located at Nagari in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Kari Manikya Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Devi and Bhu devi are the consorts of Kari Manikya Swamy. Temple Timings 5.30 am to 12.30 pm 4 pm to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple 48 kms from Tirupati 59 kms from Chittoor

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Rishikesh in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand. This temple is near Andhra Ashram Lord Venkateswara Swamy is the presiding deity of the temple. Goddess Sri Devi, Bhu Devi, and Goda Devi are present in the temple. Temple Timings 6 am to 12 pm 3 pm to 8.30 pm

Here is the Schedule of Vahana Sevas 2022 Dates & Sevas  May 13 – Thanga Sapparam, Simha Vahana Seva May 14 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Hamsa Vahana Seva May 15 – Garuda Vahana Seva, Hanuman Vahana Seva May 16 – Sesha Vahana Seva, Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva May 17 – Thanga Pallaki Seva, Yali Vahana Seva May 18 – Thanga Sapparam, Gaja Vahana Seva May 19 – Rathotsavam May 20 – Tirumanjanam, Aswa Vahana Seva May 21 – Theertavari, Punya Koti Vimana May 22 – Dwadasa Ardhana, Dwaja Avarohanam. In the year 2022 brahmotsavam will commence on May 13.  

  Sri Lakshmi Narayan Swamy temple is located over a small hill near Rourkela town in the state of Odisha. It is one of the famous temples in the city Lakshmi Narayan is the main deity of this temple Lord Hanuman, Santoshi Maa Temple, Bateshwar Mahadev, and Jagannath temple on the premises. Temple Timings 9 am to 6 pm How to reach the Temple 16 km from Rourkela

  Sri Lakshmi Narayan Swamy temple is located over a small hill near Rourkela town in the state of Odisha. It is one of the famous temples in the city Lakshmi Narayan is the main deity of this temple Lord Hanuman, Santoshi Maa Temple, Bateshwar Mahadev, and Jagannath temple on the premises. Temple Timings 9 am to 6 pm How to reach the Temple 16 km from Rourkela

Sri Balaji Mandir is located near Gwalior city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Lord Venkateswara Swamy is the presiding deity of this temple The temple was built by Air force personnel There are other deities on the temple premises The temple is built as per Agama Shastra and follows the temple codes at Tirumala. Every year Brahmotsavams are celebrated in the temple. Temple Timings 7 am to 9 pm How to reach the Temple 8 km from Gwalior Railway Station Nearby Temples Gwalior, Koteshwar Temple – 3 km

Sri Swamy Samarth or Akkalkot Maharaj temple is located at Akkalkot city in Sholapur district in the state of Maharastra. Swami Samarth is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. This temple complex also known as Vatavruksh Mandir houses an ancient banyan tree. Under this tree, Swamy Samarth stayed for 21 years The belongings of Swamy have been displayed for devotees Inside the temple, Swamy gives darshan with his original dress in a large-sized Photograph. On Thursday this temple experience the heavy rush Samadhi day of Swamy Samarth is on Chaitra Suddha Trayodashi. Temple Timings 6 am to 12 pm 4 pm to 9 pm How to reach the Temple 38 km from Solapur 117 km from Pandharpur 440 km from Mumbai Nearby Temples Solapur, Rukmini Temple – 3 kms Solapur, Rupa Bhavani Temple – 3 kms Solapur, Ajoba Ganpati Mandir – 5 kms

Sri Balaji Temple is situated on a small hilltop in Nerul, Navi Mumbai in the state of Maharastra. This temple stands as an exact replica of Tirumala Balaji Temple The interior is similar to South Indian temples The other deities in the temple are Lord Ganesh, Hanuman, and Narasimha Swamy. Temple Timings 6 am to 11 am 4.30 pm to 9 pm Friday to Sunday – 6 am to 9 pm How to reach the Temple 33 km from Mumbai Central 36 km from Mumbai RTC Nearby Temples Siddhi Vinayaka Temple – 27 km Iskcon Temple – 31 km