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చిత్తూరు జిల్లాలో వెలసిన ప్రముఖ పుణ్యక్షేత్రం కాణిపాకం వినాయక స్వామి వారి ఆలయంలో ప్రతి సంవత్సరం బ్రహ్మోత్సవాలు వినాయక చవితితో మొదలై 21 రోజుల పాటు జరుగుతాయి. వాహన సేవల వివరాలు ఆగష్టు  31 -     వినాయక చవితి,  గ్రామోత్సవం   సెప్టెంబర్ 01 -  ధ్వజారోహణం, హంస వాహనం 02 - నెమలి వాహనం 03 - మూషిక వాహనం 04 - చిన్న శేష వాహనం, పెద్ద శేష వాహనం 05 - వృషభ వాహనం, చిలుక వాహనం  06 - గజ వాహనం 07 - రథోత్సవం 08 - తిరు కళ్యాణం, అశ్వ వాహనం 09  - త్రిశుల స్నానం, ఏకాంత సేవ, వదయత్తు ఉత్సవం  ప్రతేక్య ఉత్సవాలు  సెప్టెంబర్ 10 - అధికారిక నంది వాహనం 11 - రావణ బ్రహ్మ వాహనం  12 - యాలి వాహనం  13 - విమానోత్సవం 14 - సూర్యప్రభ  వాహనం 15 -  చంద్రప్రభ వాహనం 16 -  కామధేను వాహనం 17  - పుష్ప పల్లకి సేవ  18 - కల్పవృక్ష వాహనం  19 - పూలంగి సేవ 20 - తెప్పోత్సవం  

శ్రీ విరోధి నామ సంవత్సరం శ్రావణ బహుళ విదియ నాడు 1671లో శ్రీ గురు రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి సశరీరంగా బృందావన ప్రవేశం చేశారు.ఈ సందర్భాన్ని పురస్కరించుకుని ప్రతి సంవత్సరం సప్త రాత్రోత్సవాల పేరిట ఆరాధనోత్సవాలను నిర్వహిస్తారు.ఇవి మంత్రాలయ పీఠాధిపతుల ఆధ్వర్యంలో అంగరంగ వైభవంగా జరుగుతాయి. ఇవి ఏడు రోజులపాటు వైభవంగా నిర్వహిస్తారు.దేశ, విదేశాలలోని రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి మఠాలలో ఈ ఉత్సవాలు మూడురోజుల పాటు జరుగుతాయి. తేదీలు : ఆగష్టు 10 - ధ్వజారోహణం, ప్రధానోత్సవం, లక్ష్మి పూజ, ధయనోత్సవం, ప్రభ ఉత్సవం. ఆగష్టు 11 - సాకోత్సవం, రజిత మంటపోత్సవం ఆగష్టు 12 - రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి పూర్వ ఆరాధన, సింహ వాహన సేవ ఆగష్టు 13 - రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి మధ్య ఆరాధన, పుష్ప అలంకరణ, రథోత్సవం ఆగష్టు  14 - రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి ఉత్తర ఆరాధన, మహారథోత్సవం ఆగష్టు 15 - శ్రీ సుగుణ తీర్థుల ఆరాధన, అశ్వ వాహనం ఆగష్టు 16  - సర్వ సమర్పణోత్సవం అన్ని రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి ఆలయాలలో ఆరాధన ఉత్సవాలు ఆగష్టు 12 నుండి 14 వరకు జరుగుతాయి. 

TTD will be organizing the Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan Sattumora at Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple on July 29 on his birth Nakshatra. As part of the festivities, Srivari Appapadi Prasadam will be brought in a procession to Sri Lakshmi Narayana temple in Tirupati, and the Sattumora fete is performed.  LEGEND Born in Kanchipuram Sri Prativadi Bhayankara Annan a well-known Sanskrit pundit and Sri Vaishnava Saint who penned the Suprabatham, Prapatti, and Mangala Sasanam which are in vogue at Tirumala Srivari temple to date. He was also credited for scripting commentaries for epics like Sri Bhashyam, Sri Bhagavatham, etc. Hence in recognition of his devotion and services to Sri Venkateswara Swamy, TTD is organizing a sattumora fete every year on this auspicious day.

The annual Pavitrotsavams in Tirumala will be observed between August 8 and 10 with Ankurarpana on August 7.   According to legend, this fete was in vogue till the 16th Century. TTD revived this festival in 1962.   Every day there will be Snapana Tirumanjanam between 9am and 11am.     TTD has canceled Astadala Pada Padmaradhana on August 9 while Kalyanotsavam, dolotsavam, arjita Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas from August 8-10 because of this festival.

Srirangam is the foremost Divya Desam which is considered the resting place for Lord Vishnu. Alwars have sung the praise of Lord Ranganatha elegantly . It is Swayam Vyaktha Kshetra (Self-Manifested ). Here Lord reclines on a huge Adi Sesha (Serpent). The idol was first given by Lord Vishnu to Lord Brahma, then to the Ikshvaku dynasty, and finally to Vibheeshana by Lord Rama himself. Lord Ranganatha wished to reside on the banks of River Kaveri and Kollidam. Ekanta Seva is unique in Srirangam, especially during Ira Pathu Seva. This practice was started by Ramanuja. Sri Ramanujacharya served this temple for many years. The unique playing of Veena is soothing to hear. Adi Sankaracharya visited this temple. Many hymns highlight the beauty of the Sri Rangam temple. The greenery in this temple is considered to be equivalent to Sri Vaikuntam which made Lord rest happily in this place. Many songs question the Lord why he is reclining; is it bec...

Sravana Masa Utsavams will commence on July 29 Important Dates 2022 July 31 – Asthothara Kalashabhishekam August 01 – Nagula Chaviti August 02 – Naga Panchami August 03 – Subramanya Swamy Kalyanotsavam August 07 – Vishnu Sahasranama Vratam August 12 – Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam August 14 – Annabhishekam August 21 - Haridrabhishekam

This temple is located in Sri Kalahasti in the Tirupati district. This temple is maintained by Sri Kalahasti Devastanam. Important Dates July 18 - Ankurarpanam July 22 – Bharani July 23 – Aadi Krithika July 24 – Teppotsavam July 25 – Kalyanotsavam July 27 - Dwajavarohanam

The annual Pavitrotsavams in Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy temple near Padala Mandapam from August 22 to 24  with Ankurarpana on August 21. Pavitra Pratistha, Pavitra Samarpana, Pavitra Purnahuti will be performed on each of these three days respectively.

The annual Pavitrotsavams will be held in Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple in Tirupati from July 24-26 with Ankurarpanam on July 23. During these days there will be special devotional programmes by HDPP and Annamacharya Projects of TTD.

Bonalu Utsavams will commence on July 17 2022 Dates July 17 – Ghata Stapana July 18 – Laksha Bilwarchana July 20 – Sakamabari Puja July 22 – Chappan Bhog, Laksha Kumkumarchana July 23 – Nava Chandi Homam July 24 – Thotte Procession, Bonalu, Shanti Kalyanam July 25 – Asthadhala Pada Padmaradana, Rangam, Procession July 31 – Maru Bonam

Bonalu Utsavams will commence on July 15 and end on July 25. 2022 Dates July 15 – Ganapathi Homam, Kalashastapana July 16 – Pushpa Archana July 17 – Ghata Pratistapana July 18 – Bilwarchana July 19 – Maha Mrutunjaya Homam, Kumkumarchana July 20 – Shakambari Puja July 22 – Samuhika Kumkumarchana, Lalitha Sahasranama Parayana July 23 – Thotte Procession July 24 – Baligampa, Ksheerabhishekam, Bonalu July 25 – Rangam, Rathotsavam

  Mopidevi Subramanya temple is located in Krishna district in the state of Andhra Pradesh State. It is one of the most powerful and most visited Subramanya Swamy temples in this region. Schedule 2022 July 20  – Ashada Bahula Saptami Gopuja, Suprabatha Seva, Vinayaka Puja, Maha       Nivedana Ankurarpana, Vastu Homam July 21 – Ashada Bahula Ashtami  Gopuja, Suprabatha Seva, Annabhishekam, Havanam, Maha Nivedana  Pradosha Archana, Nityahomam, Chaturvedi Swasthi. July 22  – Ashada Bahula Navami Gopuja, Suprabatha Seva, Annabhishekam, Havanam July 23  – Aadi Kruthika  – Sri Valli Devasena Ammavaru Sakambari Alamkarana  – Lakshabilwarchana  – Rudrahomam  – Santhi Kalyanam  – Maha Nivedana – Pancha Harathulu.

Iskcon temple is located in Chandigarh city. Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha are the deities here. This temple is set upon 3 acres of land. Janmashtami and Rathayatra are the most celebrated festivals here. Temple Timings 4.30 am to 12.45 pm 4.15 pm to 8.30 pm Darshan Timings 4.30 am to 5.00 am 7.15 am to 12.45 pm 4.15 pm to 8.30 pm Daily Schedule 4.30 am – Mangala Aarti, Darshan of Lord Sri Radha Madhav 5.00 am – Sri Tulasi Puja 5.20 am to 7.15 am – Japa Meditation 7.15 am – Shringara Darshan 7.30 am – Parikrama of the deities 8.00 am – Lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam 12.00 pm – Raja Bhoga offering 12.45 pm to 4.15 pm – Shayana Seva 4.15 pm – Dhupa Arati 6.45 pm – Sri Tulasi Puja 7.00 pm – Sandhya Arati 8.15 pm – Shayana Aarati 8.30 pm – Temple Closes

This temple is located in Nellore city Brahmotsavams are celebrated every three years They are  celebrated for 21 days 2022 Schedule July 13 – Ankurarpana July 14 – Dwajarohanam July 15 – Pandava Janana Alankarana July 16 – Akshara Basyam, Villu Vidya Alankarna July 17 – Laksha Gruha Dahanam July 18 – Hidambasura Vadha July 19 – Draupadi Kalyanam July 20 – Subhadra Kalyanam July 21 – Rajasuya Yagam July 22 – Draupadi Samrakshana Alankarna July 23 – Tapasu Manu Alankarna July 24 – Virataparvam Alankarna July 25 – Mallayudda Alankarna July 26 – Kichaka Vadha Alankarna July 27 – Uttara Gograhanam July 28 – Sri Krishna Rayabaram July 29 – Alugu (Kalika Puja, Ailavatuni Vadha) July 30 – Duryodhana, Dusyasana Vadha July 31 – Agnigunda Pravesham August 01 – Vasantotsavam August 02 – Annadanam, Dharmaraja Pattabhishekam

The monthly Pournami Garuda Seva will be observed on. July 13 at Tirumala. Coupled with the auspicious Guru Poornima or Vyasa Poornima on Wednesday evening, Sri Malayappa will take a celestial ride on the finely decked mighty Garuda Vahanam and bless His devotees along four mada streets surrounding the temple between 7pm and 9pm.

Mangala Gauri vrat is observed by married women on Tuesdays in the month of Shravana. This vrat is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvathi). It is performed for a happy married life and for the long life of the husband. The vrata is mentioned in the holy book called Bhavishyoththara Purana It is particularly followed in South India The Vrata Vidhan varies from region to region but the belief is the same.  The main reason to observe this vrat is to be sumangali. Story : It is believed that in ancient times, a merchant named Dharampal lived in a place with his wife. He had not any kind of shortage of wealth in his life except for children. He and his wife were desperately waiting for a child and with the blessing of God, they had a baby boy. But their son was cursed with a short life. He was gifted 16 years of life only. Before he achieved the age of sixteen, he got married to a beautiful girl whose mother observed the Mangala Gowri fast and was blessed that her daughter would ne...

Sri Nookambika Ammavari Temple is located in Gavarapalem (Place) in Anakapalli Town, Vishakapatnam District. This temple is famous in Vishakapatnam District.  This Temple was built in the year 1450. Nookambika Ammavaru is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is one of the nine shakti forms and was popularly known as Sri Anagha Devi in ancient days. Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday are considered auspicious for Ammavaru. Diwali, Makara Sankranti, and Navratri are the festivals celebrated here Other Highlights : Most Famous Nookalamma Jatara will be celebrated from Ugadi. Temple Timings : 5.30 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm Pooja Schedule : 5.30 am – Aradhana 6.00 am to 6.30 am – Balabhoga Naivedyam 11.30 am to 12.00 pm – Raja Bhogam 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm – Bhogam 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm – Veda Parayanam 8.00 pm – Temple Closes. How to reach the Temple : 30 km from Vizag 3 km from Anakapalle Nearby Temples : V...

  Sri Bhagavathy Temple is Situated in Memunda in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala. Goddess Bhagavathy is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Lokanrakavi in short form means Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam(world) made of mala (mountain) aaru (river) and kavu (grove). This temple was built in the Kerala style of architecture. This temple was built 1500 years ago. 30 days mandala utsavam in Malayalam month Virschikam and pooram in Malayalam month meenam are the annual festivals celebrated here. Time to Visit – September to February Temple Timings 4.00 am to 9.00 am 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm How to reach the Temple 5 km from Vadakara 52 km from Kozhikode 426 km from Trivandrum Nearby Temples Ponmeri Shiva Temple – 5 km Kozhikode, Maha Shiva Temple – 56 km

అన్నమయ్య జిల్లా తాళ్లపాకలో గల శ్రీ చెన్నకేశవస్వామి వారి వార్షిక బ్రహ్మోత్సవాలు జూలై 10 నుండి 18వ తేదీ వరకు వైభవంగా జరుగనున్నాయి.  2022 తేదీలు జులై 9 -  అంకురార్పణ  జులై 10 - ధ్వజారోహణం, శేషవాహన సేవ జులై 11 - పల్లకీ సేవ, హంస వాహనం జులై 12 - పల్లకీ సేవ, సింహ వాహనం జులై 13 - పల్లకీ సేవ, హనుమంత వాహనం జులై 14- పల్లకీ సేవ, గరుడ వాహనం  జులై 15 - పల్లకీ సేవ, కల్యాణోత్సవం  జులై 16 - పల్లకీ సేవ, రథోత్సవం  జులై 17 - పల్లకీ సేవ, అశ్వవాహనం జూలై 18 - చక్రస్నానం, ధ్వజావరోహణం జులై 19 - పుష్ప యాగం 

Sri Sai Darbar Mandir is located in Dehradun in the state of Uttrakhand. It is easily accessible from all parts of the city. The temple is surrounded by mountains on all sides which makes it an even more peaceful and quiet place to meditate. Apart from Saibaba, there are also idols of other deities such as Lord Shiva, Hanuman, and Goddess Durga. On Thursday, it is visited by many devotees Temple Timings 9.00 am to 11.45 am 5.00 pm to 9.30 pm How to reach the Temple 7 km from Dehradun.

After a stay of seven days at Gundicha Temple, the three Deities start coming back to Sri Mandira, the main temple of Sri Jagannatha.  The three Deities through three routes reach Sri Mandira having traveled for three days. On their way back they stay for some time at the temple of Mausi Ma Temple.   Finally, they reach Sri Mandira on Ashadha Sukla    Ekadashi.   This Journey is known as the Return Ratha Yatra. The Result of seeing the three Deities on the Chariot is,  All the devotees who ever participate in this event of Rathayatra will be freed from all the troubles. At the end of their lives, they attain Vishnu Sayujya.  Hence the popular saying came into existence: “ Rathastham Keshavam dRuShtva Punarjanma na vidyate ”. Those who see Keshava on the chariot on this Occassion will get Moksha.

This holy month is dedicated to Lord Shiva Rules to follow Wake up early(preferably during Brahma Muhurat) Take a bath and wear fresh clothes Do Meditation Worship Lord Shiva Maintain Celibacy during fasting days Avoid alcohol and tobacco Avoid wheat, rice, and pulses Perform Shiva puja at home Chant Shiva Mantras Visit Temples Do Worship Goddess Parvati and Nandi Do Abhishek to Lord Shiva Read Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha

The Rs. 300 SED tickets for September will be released online on July 7 by 9 am by TTD.   While the SED online quota for July 12, 15, and 17 will be released on July 6 at 9 am.

ఆషాడ శుద్ధ ఏకాదశిని తొలి ఏకాదశిగా చెబుతారు. ఈ ఏకాదశినే పలు గ్రంధాలు ప్రధమ ఏకాదశిగా చెబుతున్నాయి. ఈ రోజున విష్ణుమూర్తి పాలసముద్రంలో యోగ నిద్రకు ఉపక్రమించడం చేత, ఈ ఏకాదశి ఎంతో విశేషమైన పర్వంగా చెప్పబడింది. ఈ రోజు శేషశయ్య పై శయనించి ఉన్న విష్ణుమూర్తి చిత్రపటాన్ని పూజించి ఏకాదశి వ్రతం ఆచరించాలి. ఈ రోజు పూజలో కమలాలను వినియోగించడం మరింత ఫలదాయకం ఈ రోజున విష్ణుమూర్తి పాలసముద్రంలో శయనించడం వల్ల ఈ ఏకాదశికి శయన ఏకాదశి అని కూడా పిలుస్తారు. ఈ ఏకాదశి ఆచరించడం వల్ల జన్మజన్మలలో చేసిన పాపాలన్నీ హరింపబడి, అనంతమైన పుణ్యం లభిస్తుంది. ఈ రోజు నుండి చాతుర్మాస్య వ్రతం ఆరంభం అవుతుంది. ఈ రోజు నుండి శ్రీహరి నిద్రకు ఉపక్రమిస్తాడు ఆ రోజు నుండి నిద్ర మేల్కొనే వరకు భక్తులు భగవతలిలలను వింటూ, కీర్తిస్తూ చాతుర్మాస్య వ్రతాన్ని పాటిస్తారు. 2022 : జులై  10.

The Pavitrotsavams at this temple will commence on July 23 and end on July 26. 2022 Dates July 24 – Pavithra Prathishta July 25 –   Pavithra Samarpana July 26 – Poornahuthi.

The Pavitrotsavams at this temple will commence on July 09 and end on July 12. 2022 Dates July 10 – Snapana Thirumanjanam July 11 – Grandha Pavithra Samarpana July 12 – Pavithra Samarpana.

  Sri Vakulamatha Temple is located in Peruru near Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vakula Matha is the mother of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. In Kaliyuga Yasodha Devi, born as Vakula matha This temple was built 300 years ago and renovated in 2022. Temple Timings 5.30 am to 12.00 pm 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm Pooja Schedule 5.30 am – Suprabatham 6.00 am to 6.45 am – Nivedana 6.45 am to 11.30 am – Sarva Darsanam 11.30 am to 12.00 noon – Archana, Nivedana 12.00 pm – Temple Closes 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm – Sarva Darsanam 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm – Nivedana 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm – Sarva Darsanam 8.30 pm – Ekanta Seva On Friday 6.45 am to 7.30 am – Abhishekam, Alankarana 7.30 pm to 12.00 pm – Sarva Darsanam 12.00 pm – Temple closes 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm – Sarva Darsanam 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm – Nivedana 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm – Sarva Darsanam 8.30 pm – Ekanta Seva How to reach the Temple 9 km from Tirupati Nearby Temples Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Kalyana Venka...