TEMPLES INFO

  The following are highlights during the Srivari annual Brahmotsavam from September 18-25(8 days) . Srivari temple 5.47 pilgrims lakh had Srivari darshan During Garuda Vahana Seva 72,650 had srivari Darshan and over two lakh witnessed Garuda Vahana Seva. 8 lakh Laddu buffer stock kept and sold 30.22 lakh laddus Srivari Hundi collections ₹24.22 crore Vigilance and security wing : 2770 CCTVs, 5000 persons of TTD vigilance, and police in bandobust duty. 6000 child tags tied  Kalyana Katta : About 2.07 lakh devotees tonsured 1150  barbers engaged in  11 Kalyana Katta for tonsuring Reception 80.10%  occupancy rate achieved. Anna Prasadam 16.28  lakhs given meals and tiffin On Garuda Seva day 4.81 lakhs Devotees given Anna Prasadam and 3.37 given tea, coffee, milk, 2.50 lakhs of buttermilk packets Medical  40 doctors, 35 paramedics, and 13 ambulances deployed  31 thousand devotees given medical services Health wing For sanitation and garbage cleaning

  Shri Tara Tarini Temple is located on Kumari hills near Purushottampur in Ganjam district of Odisha State. It is one of Adi Shakti Peeta Temples The goddesses Tara and Tarini are represented by two ancient stone statues with gold and silver ornaments. Two brass heads, known as their Chalanti Pratima or Living Image, are placed between them. Maa Tara Tarini is worshipped as the Breast Shrine (Sthana Peetha) of Adi Shakti Sati Devi here. The temple is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers of Mother goddesses and one of the four major Shakti Peethas and Tantra Peethas of India. The four principal Shakti Peethas are mentioned in numerous religious scriptures, such as the Shiva Purana, Kalika Purana (the Asthashakti), the Devi Bhagavata, and Tantric literature like the Hevajra Tantra, Sthana-nirupana Tantra, and many others. As per famous Puranas; Like the Kalika Purana says, (Vimala, Pada Khanda) inside the Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha, (Tara Tarini, Sthana Khanda), near Purus

Shri Chaubis Khamba Mata Temple is located in Ujjain City of Madhya Pradesh State. This temple is dedicated to Chhoti Mata and Badi Mata and possesses the idols of Mahalaya and Mahamaya. The temple got its name from the 24 pillars that adorn the structure of this temple. The spot where the temple is located is the entrance gate of Mahakal-Vana. The ancient-styled structure and architecture of the temple make it an interesting sight.   This temple dates back to the 9 th or 10 th centuries Navratri attracts a large number of devotees to this temple Timings 5.00 am to 7.00 pm How to reach the Temple 2 km from Ujjain Railway Junction

  Sri Naina Devi Temple is located on the top of the Naina hill at Nainital of Uttarakhand State. Sri Naina Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati There are two eyes in the temple which represent Naina Devi. It is believed about Naini Lake that when Shiva was going to Mount Kailash with the dead body of Sati, Shaktipeeths were established wherever his body parts fell. A large courtyard exists inside the temple, to the left of which is a revered peepal tree, and to the right is the temple, which is home to the idols of Lord Ganesh and Hanuman. Two lion statues are placed outside the temple's main entrance. One may have a darshan of three goddesses inside the main sanctum: Kali Devi is located on the far left, Maa Naina Devi is in the center, signifying two Netras or eyes, and Lord Ganesh is located to the right. According to the legend, Sati, daughter of Daksh Prajapati, was married to Shiva. Daksh Prajapati did not like Shiva, but he could not ignore the request of the

Alpashi Ustavam is celebrated at Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple situated in Thiruvananthapuram. It is celebrated in the month of Thulam which usually falls in October or November. The primary attraction is the spectacular Aarattu ceremony, which involves the deities taking a sacred bath in the sea. The head of the Travancore Royal Family leads a large procession that leaves the temple and proceeds to Shanghumugham Beach while holding a sword. As thousands of devoted followers throng the streets to see this extraordinary and historic event, one can observe elephants in captivity, mounted police, and columns of armed police. The festival is celebrated for 10 days. Starts with Kodiyettu (flag hoisting).Kalasamas and Ulsava Kalasamas take place to daily routines. Special Sreebalies are conducted twice a day at 4.30 & 8.30 pm. 2023 Schedule : October 14 – Simhaasana Vahanam October 15 – Anantha Vahanam October 16 -   Kamala Vahanam October 17 – Pallakku Vaha

  Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is located in the Bharathi Street of Puducherry. Goddess Kamakshi Amman is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati The temple is famed for its magnificent construction which is a fine exemplar of Tamil architectural design. Besides, the interior of the temple gets decorated during a special event or festival. However, the gopuram at the entrance of the temple includes various decorative reliefs. Inside the temple, there present the idols of the deities that are believed to be old than the temple. Also, the pillars and the carved pillars add extra beauty to the temple attraction. The temple is believed to be 500 years ago. Chaitra Purnima(brahmotsavams), Adipooram, Karthiga Somvar, Aadi Amavasya, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Maasi Magam, Thai Poosam, Pang and Navratri are the festivals celebrated here. Timings 6.00 am to 12.00 noon 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm 6.30 am – Morning Pooja 12.00 noon – Utchikala Pooja 6.30 pm – Sayaratchai Pooja 9.00 pm – Arthasama

  Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located in Ramakrishna Nagar in Buchireddypalem in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh State. It is one of the most visited temples in the region Lord Venkateswara Swamy is the presiding deity Brahmotsavams, Navratri, and Vaikunta Ekadasi are the festivals celebrated here. Every Friday abhishekam is performed Timings 6.00 am to 10.30 am 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm On Saturday 6.00 am to 12.00 noon 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple Around 1 km from Buchi Bus Stand 16 km from Nellore Nearby Temples Buchi, Sri Kodanda Rama Temple – 500 mts Jonnawada, Sri Kamakshi Amma Temple – 7 km Sri Vedagiri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 10 km.

  Sri Bagheswari Devi Temple is located in Bongaigaon city of Assam State. She is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peetha temples The temple is so named due to the nearby Bagheswari Pahar.   There exists a rock-cut Ganesha of the medieval period, along with architectural components of a stone temple datable to 10th -11th CE. The Bhageswari Hill is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva inside a stone cave flanked on either side by another 2 temples. The two temples are Bhageswari Devi and the temple of Baba TarakNath. According to Hindu mythology of this place, the Trishul of Maa Durga fell when Lord Vishnu cut her body into pieces with his chakra to calm down lord Shiva. It has great importance during Durga ashtami which is observed during Durga Pooja one of the biggest festivals of Assam after Bihu( Baisagu) which comes during the October season where the buffalos are sacrificed and devotees from several parts of Assam visit this temple to witness