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 భాద్రపద మాసంలో వచ్చే అమావాస్యను మహాలయ లేదా సర్వ పితృ అమావాస్యగా పిలుస్తారు. ఈ రోజు పూర్వీకులకు శ్రాద్ధం  , తర్పణం కర్మలను చేయడం ద్వారా ప్రత్యేక ఫలాలను పొందవచ్చు. పితృ పక్షాలు ఈరోజుతో ముగుస్తాయి. ఈ రోజు  పూర్వీకులకు తర్పణం సమర్పించడం వల్ల పితృ దోషం నుండి  విముక్తి లభిస్తుంది. ఈ సమయంలో విడిచే తర్పణంతో పూర్వీకులు   సంతోషించి తమ వారసులను ఆశీర్వదిస్తారు. చేయాల్సిన పనులు ఈ రోజు  ఉదయం నిద్రలేచి స్నానం చేసి పూర్వీకులను జ్ఞాపకం చేసుకుంటూ తర్పణ విడవాలి. బ్రాహ్మణులకు స్వయం పాకం ఇవ్వాలి, లేదా అన్నదానం కూడా చేయవచ్చు  ఈ రోజు అన్నదానం చేసిన వారి ఆర్ధిక కష్టాలు తీరుతాయి అని నమ్మకం  ఈ రోజు ఇంటి ఈశాన్యంలో పూజ చేసి ఆవు నెయ్యి దీపం వెలిగిస్తే సమస్యలు దూరం అవుతాయి. చేయకూడని పనులు  ఈ రోజున మాసం, ఉల్లిపాయ, వెల్లుల్లిని ఆహారంగా తీసుకోరాదు. ఈ రోజున జుట్టు, గోళ్లను కత్తిరించకూడదు, క్షవరం చేయకూడదు. 

భాద్రపద బహుళ అమావాస్యని మహాలయ అమావాస్య అంటారు. చనిపోయినవారందరి స్మృతికోసం చేసే ఈ అమావాస్యను సర్వ పితృ అమావాస్య అని కూడా అంటారు. చనిపోయిన తమ పెద్దల జ్ఞాపకార్ధం ఏ కులం వారైనా, ఏ మతం వారైనా, ఏ వర్గం వారైనా పాటించే కార్యక్రమం ఇది.  హిందువులు తర్పణలు వదులుతారు. కొందరు పెద్దలకి బియ్యమిస్తారు. ఏ జాతి వారైనా, ఏ కులం వారైనా, వాళ్ళెక్కడవున్నా, వారి వారి సంప్రదాయాన్నిబట్టి, ఇంటి ఆచారాల్నిబట్టి, వాళ్ల వాళ్ల అనుకూలతనుబట్టి పితృ దేవతలను సంస్మరించుకునే రోజు ఇది. లేకపోతే రౌరవాది నరకాలకి పోతారంటారు. ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో కేవలం చనిపోయిన తండ్రి, తల్లులనే కాదు వారి ముందు ఇంకో రెండు తరాల వారిని కూడా సంస్మరిస్తారు  ఈ  రోజున శివున్ని భక్తిశ్రద్దలతో కొలుస్తారు, ఇలా చేస్తే కీర్తి ప్రతిష్టలు పొందుతారు అని నమ్మకం ఉంది. అంతే కాదు భక్తి శ్రద్దలతో పూజిస్తే జీవితంలోని కష్టాలన్నీ తొలగిపోతాయని శాస్త్రాలు చెబుతున్నాయి. శనిదేవుడిని కూడా ఈ అమావాస్య వేళ పూజిస్తే జీవితంలో ఎదుర్కొంటోన్న కష్టాలన్నీ తీరిపోతాయని శాస్త్రాలు చెబుతున్నాయి. ఈ  రోజు పెద్దలకు తర్పణలు వదలాలి. వారిని తలచుకుని బ్రాహ్మణులకు భోజనం పెట్టాలి. అ...

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple  is located in the town of  Kadiri  in the Anantapur district. Changes in timings with effect from October 06, 2022. 5.00 am – Temple opens, Deeparadhana, Suddhi 5.30 am to 6.00 am – First Mahaganta, Trikala Naivedyam 6.00 am to 8.00 am – Nitya Abhishekam, Sahasranamarchana, Alankarna, Maha Mangala Harathi 8.00 am to 11.30 am – Sarva Darsanam 11.30 am to 12.30 pm – Second Mahaganta, Suddhi 1.30 pm – Temple closes 4.30 pm – Temple opens, Deeparadhana 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm – Sarva Darshan 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm – Third Mahaganta, Suddhi, Nivedana 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm – Sarva Darshan 8.30 pm – Temple Closes Arjita Kalyanotsavam from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

  All the sevas are performed to Malayappa Swamy Dwajarohanam It is performed on the first day evening inside the temple, signaling the start of brahmotsavam. The sacred yellow flag with the imprint of Lord garuda is ceremonially hoisted. It is an invitation to entire devatas and other heavenly bodies to take part in this festival. Pedda Sesha Vahanam The seven hoods represent the seven hills of Lord Venkateswara. It is an appreciation of his services, to honor being his first vahana during brahmotsavam. Chinna Sesha Vahanam It is organized to enlighten devotees on the importance of hidden Kundalini energy within man. Hamsa Vahanam Lord Guides mankind to lead a Sanctified life, bestowing on it the wisdom to shed bad qualities and retain noble virtues. Simha Vahanam It is an embodiment of power and Speed. A powerful entity is born to remove evil spirits and harmful elements and protect the righteous. Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam It is resplendent milky white p...

Sri Lakshmi Padmavathi Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Vaikuntapuram near Tenali in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Navratri Utsavams will commence on September 26. September 26 – Sri Matsya Avatar September 27 – Sri Rama Avatar September 28 – Sri Krishna Avatar September 29 – Sri Narasimha Avatar September 30 – Mohini Avatar October 01 – Sri Kesava Swamy October 02 – Saraswathi Devi October 03 – Mahavishnu October 04 – Sri Raja Mannar October 05 – Sri Venkteswara Swamy

This temple is located in Palakollu in   West Godavari District. It is one of the Pancharama Temple   Navratri Utsavams will commence from September 26. Schedule September 26 – Sri Lalitha Devi September 27    – Sri Annapurana Devi September 28 – Sri Visalakshi September 29 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi September 30 – Sri Gayatri Devi October 01 – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi October 02 –  Sri Saraswathi Devi October 03 - Sri Mahankali Devi October 04 – Sri Mahisasura Mardini October 05 – Sri Vijayadurga Devi , Semi Puja  Every Day Navavarna Puja and Kumkumrachana Pujas are performed.

Chittaramma Temple is located at Gajularamam in Hyderabad. Dasara Navratri Utsavams will commence on September 26. 2022 Dates September 26 – Sri Swarna Kavachalamkrutha Durga Devi September 27 – Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi September 28 – Sri Gayatri Devi September 29 – Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari Devi September 30 – Sri Annapurna Devi October 01 – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi October 02 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 03 - Sri Durga Devi October 04 – Sri Mahisasura Mardini October 05 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi Every day 6 am – Abhishekam 7.30 am – Akanda Harathi 11.00 am – Abhishekam to Ustava Murthy Kumkumarchana during afternoon On October 05 – 6 pm – Shami Puja, Ravana Dahanam.

  Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy temple is located to the north of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, on the banks of Swamy Pushkarini. So Tirumala is also called as Adivarahakshetra. It is a tradition that devotees pilgrims must pay a visit to Varaha Swamy before visiting Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Special abhishekam is performed every year during the holy Shravana month, with the advent of the Shravana star on the auspicious occasion of Varaha Jayanti. Temple Timings 5.30 am to 12.00 pm 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

  Shree Jagannath Temple is located in Faridabad city in the state of Haryana. It is one of the most visited temples in the city. This temple was built in the Hindu style of architecture. It is the largest Jagannath temple in the entire north of India. The Rathyatra coincides with the Rathyatra at Puri. Every 3 rd Sunday of the month a special meal is available at noon. Holi is the most celebrated festival here. Temple Timings 5.00 am to 2.00 pm 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm 5.30 am – Mangala Aarti 8.00 am – Upchar Aarti 1.30 pm – Madhyan Aarti 7.00 pm – Sandhya Aarti 10.00 pm – Shayan Aarti How to reach the temple 4 km from Faridabad Railway Station 2 km from Faridabad Bus Station Nearby Temples Old Hanuman Temple, Faridabad – 4 km Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Faridabad – 4 km

Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy temple   is located in Amaravati a small town located on the banks of the Krishna river. Dasara Navratri Ustavams will commence on September 26. 2022 Dates September 26 – Bala Chamundika Mata September 27 – Bala Tripura Sundari Devi September 28 – Gayatri Devi September 29 – Annapurna Devi September 30 – Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi October 01 – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi October 02 – Saraswathi Devi October 03 – Durga Devi October 04 – Mahisasura Mardini October 05 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi

Ghutika Siddeswaram is located in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. Dasara Navratri Ustavams will commence on September 26. 2022 Dates September 26 – Siddeswari Devi September 27 – Bala Tripura Sundari Devi September 28 – Gayatri Devi September 29 – Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi September 30 – Annapurna Devi October 01 – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi October 02 – Saraswathi Devi October 03 – Durga Devi October 04 – Mahisasura Mardini October 05 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.

Devotees who are thronging Tirumala from different parts of the country, speaking different lingos need not have to struggle to get proper directions, as TTD has come out with yet another pilgrim-friendly initiative. TTD launched a new QR code facility on Tuesday . Usually, the Srivari Seva volunteers hail from 13 states across the country and especially those coming from Northern and Eastern States feel difficulty in searching the places where they were allotted duty due to the language barrier.   However, this new facility will provide an easy way out to reach the required destination with ease. All they have to do is to scan the QR code on their smartphones and get instant directions to over 40 locations in Tirumala including CRO, Additional EO Office, all cottages, rest houses, laddu counters, Vaikuntam queue complex, Vigilance office, hospitals, Museum, Mutts, Mada streets, police station, luggage and mobile storage units and others.

Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathy Temple is located in the heart of Trivandrum city in the state of Kerala. The main deity in the temple is seated in a posture with the right leg in a folded stance. There are 32 forms of Lord Ganesha in this temple This temple was built in the Dravidian style of architecture. This temple was built in 1795 A.D and renovated in the year 1860. Coconut is the main offering in this temple. Lord Dharmasasta, Goddess Durga, and Nagaraja have worshipped on this temple premises. Vinayaka Chaturthi, Thiruvonam, Dasara, Sankatahara Chaturthi, and Vishu are the major festivals celebrated here. Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings 4.30 am to 10.45 am 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm Pooja Schedule 4.30 am – Nirmaalya Darsanam 5.00 am – Abhishekam 5.30 am – Usha Pooja 5.45 am to 6.30 am – Ganapathy Homam 7.30 am – First archana deeparadhana 8.00 am – Second archana deeparadhana 8.30 am – Third archana deeparadhana 8.50 am to 9...

  It is the most celebrated festival at Sringeri temple. Many Veda Parayanas will be done during these days. Japas will also be performed. Rathotsava will be held daily on the main street. Schedule 2022 September 26 – Mahabhisehkam to Ammvaru, Jagatprasutika Alankara September 27 – Brahmi, Hamsavahana September 28 – Maaheshwari, Vrishabhava Vahana September 29 – Koumari, Mayura Vahana September 30 – Vaishnavi, Garuda Vahana October 01 – Indrani Alankara October 02 – Veena Sharada Alankara October 03 – Mohini Alankara October 04 – Rajajeshwari Alankara October 05 – Chamunda, Simha Vahana October 06 – Gajalakshmi Alankara

  Sri Maruti Temple is situated on the Altinho hillock in Panaji City in the state of Goa. Maruti is  the  main deity of this temple It is one of the most beautiful temples in Panaji. It is said that the idol can be seen even from the main road. The major festival is celebrated for 10 days in February. This temple was built in the 16 th century. Best time to Visit – September to February Temple Timings 5.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 3 km from Panaji Bus Station Nearby Temples Panaji, Sri mahalaxmi Temple   – 2   km Mapusa, Sri Dev Bodgeshwar Sansthan – 14 km Mangeshi, Sri Mangueshi Temple – 23 km Donshiwado, Sri Gopal Ganapati Mandir – 28 km Donshiwado, Sri Nagesh Maharudra Temple – 29 km Kavlem, Sri Shanta Durga Temple – 30 km Pernem, Sri Bhagwati Temple – 30 km Satari, Brahma Temple – 50 km Paroda, Sri Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple – 50 km Tambdi Surla, Mahadeva Temple – 67 km

Bhairavakona is a holy place situated in the heart of Nallamala Hills in the Prakasam district in the State of Andhra Pradesh.   Dasara Navratri Utsavams will commence on September 26 Dates 2022 September 26 – Bala Tirupra Sundaridevi September 27 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi September 28 – Annapurna Devi September 29 – Gayatri Devi September 30 – October 01 – Gaja Lakshmi Devi October 02 – Saraswathi Devi October 03 – Mahisasura Mardini October 04 – Lalitadevi

  This temple is located in Tuljapur in Osmnabad district in the state of Maharashtra. It is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peetha temples. Schedule : September 17 – Night Shri Tuljabhavani’s Manchaki Nidra Start. September 26 – Navratra, Early morning Devi’s Sihasan Pratistapana, 12.00 pm Ghatsthapana September 27 – Shri Tuljabhavani daily pooja and at Night Chabina September 28 - Shri Tuljabhavani daily pooja and at Night Chabina September 29 - Rath Alankarpuja and at Night Chabina September 30 – Lalita Panchami, Rath Alankarapuja, Murli Alankar Mahapuja at night Chabina October 01 – Sheshshahi Alankar Mahapuja and at Night Chabina October 02 – Bhavani Talwar Alankar Mahapuja and Night Chabina October 03 – Mahishasurmardini Alankar Mahapuja at Night Chabina, 11.30 am Vaidik Hom-Havan, 4.45 pm Purnahuthi and at Night Chabina October 04 – Mahanavami – 12.00 pm Dharmik Vidhi on Hom, Ghatothapan – At night palkhi of nagar October 05 – Vijayadasami & Sim...

  The Annaprasadam Wing of TTD has been serving free food to tens of thousands of visiting pilgrims every day for the past three and a half decades . The saga of Annaprasadam has been continuing its unstoppable journey since 1985 irrespective of the flow and hours of devotees at the hill shrine. However, the credit goes to the great Telugu Saint Poetess of the 18th Century, Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba who pioneered Annaprasadam in Tirumala by serving free food as a hunger relief to devotees who came to Srivari temple nestled in thick forests about three centuries ago. Legends speak that she used to organize drinking water and Anna Prasadam distribution during the Sri Narasimha Jayanti festival in the Vaishaka month at Tirumala for ten days. The edicts speak out on land granted to her by kings from Dindigul to Golconda. As a tribute to the stellar contribution of Vengamamba, the TTD has named the massive Rs.35crore Annaprasada Bhavan after her as Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamb...