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Tirumala Brahmotsavam is an annual festival at  Lord Venkateswara Temple celebrated for nine days in September and October. In this year 2024, Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy   Brahmotsavams   will be celebrated from  October  15 to   October 23. Popular stories trace the origin of this celebration to Brahma, the creator God, who first conducted this festival in Sri Balaji at Tirupati. Brahma worshiped Sri Balaji on the banks of the holy Pushkarini in Tirupati as a way to give thanks for the Lord’s protection of mankind. Hence, this utsava bears his name as “Brahmotsavam,” which means “Brahma’s Utsavam.” For Telugu Click Here Sevas Dates 2024  : October 03 - Ankurarpana October   04 – Golden Tiruchi Utsavam , Pedda Sesha Vahanam October 05  - Chinna Sesha Vahanam, Hamsa Vahanam  October 06 – Simha Vahanam , Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam  October 07 - Kalpavruksha Vahanam , Sarvabhupala Vahanam  October 08 - Mohini Avataram,   Garuda Vahanam  October 09 - Hanumatha Vahanam ,  Gaja V

The famous temple of Sri Padmavathi Amma Varu at Tiruchanoor is gearing up for the annual Karthika Brahmotsavams which will be observed from November 28 to December 06.  In November the Processional deity of Lord Senadhipathi Varu (Viswaksena) will be taken out in a procession around four Mada streets during the preparatory function Ankurarpanam. For Telugu Click Here  Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam 2024 Schedule :   November 27 – Lakshakukumarchana (morning), Senapathi Ustavam, Ankurarpana (night) November 28 – Dwajarohanam, Chinna Sesha Vahanam November 29 – Pedda Sesha Vahanam, Hamsa Vahanam November 30 – Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam, Simha Vahanam December 01 – Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam December 02 – Pallaki Utsavam, Vasantotsavam, Gaja Vahanam December 03 – Sarva Bhupala Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam December 04 – Suryaprabha Vahanam, Chandraprabha Vahanam December 05 – Rathotsavam, Aswa Vahanam December 06 – Chakra Snanam, Panchami Theertham, Dwajavar

  Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located in Nacharam in Hyderabad city of Telangana State. Brahmotsavams in this temple will commence on October 31. 2023 Dates October 31 – Ankurarpana, Ganapathi Puja November 01 – Dwajarohana, Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva November 02 – Chinna Sesha Vahana Seva, Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam November 03 – Kalpavruksha Vahana Seva, Simha Vahana Seva, Hamsa Vahana Seva November 04 – Kalyanotsavam, Garuda Vahana Seva November 05 – Hanuman Vahana Seva, Rathotsavam, Gaja Vahana Seva November 06 – Surya Prabha Vahana Seva, Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva November 07 – Aswa Vahana Seva November 08 – Sri Pushpa Yagam.

  Sri Narvadeshwar Temple is located in the Sujanpur Tira area of Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh State. Sri Narvadeshwar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The walls are decorated with rich paintings from Bhagawat Purana, Shri Ramayana and Sri Mahabharata. Small temples have been built around the primary temple, comprising Sun god, Durga, Ganesha, Laxmi-Narayan, and Mahisashur Mardini. This temple was built in the Bhitti style of architecture. This temple was built in the year 1802. Timings 9.00 am to 6.00 pm How to reach the Temple 16 km from Hamirpur Nearby Temples Sri Jwalamukhi Temple – 41 km Bajinath Temple – 47 km Chamunda Devi Temple – 56 km Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple – 60 km.

Sri Paidi Thalli Ammavari Temple is located in Vizianagaram District. This temple is one of the major religious places of Andhra Pradesh. This Temple has a history of the 18 th Century. This temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram, Dwaja Stambham is placed inside the Gopuram.  The temple's internal walls and mandapa are designed with Hindu gods and goddesses idols. The temple flooring is made of hard rock stone. According to the legends the Goddess Paidimamba belonged to the Ganapathi Dynasty and that she was the sister of King Vijayaramaraju. During 1756 the King of Vijayanagaram had a constant rivalry with the King of Bobbili. In the Bobbili battle on 23rd January 1757 many Bobbili soldiers were killed and the Bobbili fort was almost destroyed. The wife of King Vijayaramaraju and his sister, who was suffering from “Masuchi” (Disease), tried to convince him to avoid war. On Vijayadasami the King Vijayaramaraju killed by Tandra Paparayudu. After listening she fainted and fell ill. She

  Sirimanotsavam is a festival celebrated at Pydhitalli Amma temple in Vizianagaram town. Siri means goddess Lakshmi and manu means trunk or log. It is held in September or October (during Dasara) every year. It is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday following Vijayadasami It is believed that approximately 15 days before Sirimanu ustav goddess Pyditalli ammavaru would come in the dream of the temple priest and tell him where the sirimanu for that year could be found. Important Dates 2023 October 04 – Pandirata Ustavam  October 04 - Mandala Deeksha October 25 - Ardha Mandala Deeksha October 30 – Tollela Ustavam October 31 – Sirimanotsavam November 07 – Teppotsavam November 11 - Kalasha Jyothi Procession November 14 – Uyalla Kambala Ustavam November 15 – Deeksha Viramana, Chandiyagam, Purnahuthi. Jatara Dates – Begins on October 04 and concludes on November 15.

  Sri Yagna Varaha Swamy Temple is located at Karimnagar in Telangana State. Brahmotsavams in this temple will commence on October 30. 2023 Dates October 30 – Senapathi Utsavam, Ankurarpana October 31 – Edurukolu Utsavam, Sesha Vahana Seva November 01 – Mohini Utsavam, Sri Yagna Varaha Swamy Kalyanotsavam, Sri Ramasatyanarayana Swamy Kalyanotsavam, Garuda Vahana Seva November 02 – Hanuman Vahana Seva, Dolotsavam, Mutyala Pandiri Vahana Seva November 03 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Gaja Vahana Seva November 04 – Rathotsavam, Vasantotsavam, Chakra Snanam, Sri Pushpa Yagam, Ekanta Seva.

Pahari Mandir is located in hilltop in Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand. The temple is dedicated to Shankara, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This temple is located at 2140 feet above sea level and 350 feet above the ground. To reach the temple one has to climb 468 steps. The hillock also known as Richi Buru is famous for its breathtaking views of the city and some spectacular sunsets and sunrises. At the foot of this hill is the beautiful Ranchi Lake This temple was built in 15 th Century A.D This is the first temple in the country where the tricolour is hoisted. There is a large crowd of Shiva devotees during Sawan month and Shivaratri. Shravani Mela, Mahashivaratri, Varshik Mahotsava, Independence day and Republic day are the major days celebrated here. Best Time to Visit – September to February Temple Timings 4.30 am to 9.00 pm Pooja Schedule 4.30 am to 5.00 am – Mangala Aarti 6.30 am to 6.45 am – Saloni Aarti 8.30 am to 8.45 am – Manokamma Aarti 1.0

  Sri Mallikarjun Swamy Temple is located at Chinmalla village in Afzalpur Taluk in Gulbarga district of Karnataka State. It is located on the banks of the Bhima River. This temple was built in the 12 th century A wonderful Shivling is mounted in the sanctum sanctorum of the sanctuary.   According to an inscription in this temple, the Yadava dynasty king Ramachandra's wife Mahamandaleshwari Mayi offered contributions in this temple. Another inscription on the walls describes the method of offering puja to Mallikarjuna. Maha Shivaratri is the most celebrated festival here How to reach the Temple 46 km from Gulbarga 17 km from Afzalpur 548 km from Bengaluru.

Guru Dwadashi is observed on the 12th day, and Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin is followed in South India. Whereas in North India the corresponding month is Kartik Masam. Popular belief is that Shri Vallabha an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya left the earth on the day. The day is also observed as Vaghbaras and Govatsa Dwadashi. The main ritual on the day is offering puja to cows and calves as it symbolizes auspicious prosperity. In some regions, Govatsa Dwadashi marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. It is a very important day for the followers of  Lord Dattatreya. The first incarnation of Lord Dattatreya is Sreepada Sreevallabha. His birthplace is Pithapuram in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He reached Kuravapur (kurugadda) which is nearer to Raichur of Karnataka which is on the bank of the Krishna River and  performed penance there. He closed his avatar of Sreepadavallabha in the Krishna river on the day of " Aswayuja bahula Dwadashi " and the day i

  It is dedicated to worshiping cows as a thanksgiving gesture for their help in sustaining human life. It is also popularly known as ‘Nandini Vrat’ and is observed on the ‘Dwadashi’ (12th day) of the ‘Krishna Paksha’ in the ‘Ashwin’ month. In the north it falls during Karthik Month It falls one day before the celebrations of ‘Dhanteras’. On this day devotees worship ‘Nandini’, the divine cow. It is believed that by doing so all their wishes will be fulfilled. In Maharashtra, this day is observed as ‘Vasu Baras’ and is the first day of the Deepavali festivities. On this day ‘Sripada Vallabha Aradhana Utsav’ is held at Pithapuram Datta Mahasamsthan in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Gujarat, it is celebrated as ‘Vagh Baras’. The significance of this day is mentioned in  ‘Bhavishya Purana’. In some parts of Northern India, this day is also referred to as ‘Vagh’, which implies repaying one’s financial debts. Business People Clear their account books on this day in the North States. People

  It falls on the ‘Ekadashi’ of the Krishna Paksha during the month of ‘Kartik’. It generally falls in the month of October-November. While Rama Ekadashi is observed in the month of Kartik according to the North Indian calendar, it falls in the month of ‘Puratassi’ as per the Tamilian calendar. Besides in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra it occurs during the ‘Ashwayuj’ month. It is even observed in the month of ‘Ashwin’ in some parts of the country. It falls four days before the celebrations of Diwali, the festival of lights. It is a popular conviction that Hindu devotees can wash away their sins by keeping a sacred fast on this day. It is also mentioned in ‘Brahma-Vaivarta Purana’. It is believed that one who observes the sacred vrat will be freed from all his/her sins, even those that are the same as killing a Brahmin. A person who hears the glories of Rama Ekadashi will attain salvation and reach the supreme abode of Sri Hari Vishnu. It is also belie

  Atla Taddi is celebrated in the Indian month of Ashwayuja and falls on the third night after a full moon.   It falls in October or November every year. It is a traditional festival of Andhra Pradesh and is celebrated by Hindu married women to seek the blessings of Goddess Gauri for a happy and long married life. This festival is symbolic of the strength of a woman and the effect of her good deeds that benefit her husband.  Legend : According to mythology, Atla Taddi is a ritual that was suggested by Goddess Gauri to be practiced by all young unmarried girls to seek Her blessings for a suitable bridegroom. Rituals : This festival is celebrated by women and children. Women and children wake up early before sunrise and have saddi (rice cooked the day before night) with perugu (curd) and Gongura chutney. On the eve of Atla Taddi, women and girls apply Mehendi on their palms. The entire day is spent singing traditional festival songs, swinging, and preparing special food for the occasion.

This temple is located near the Swarna Mukhi river in Tirupati. In this temple rudrapadala mukkoti utsavams will commence from October 25. 2023 Schedule October 25 – Bhumi Pooja(6 pm) October 26 – Purnahuthi, Ankurarpana, Gopuja, Kalasthapana, Ganapathi Homam, Dwjararohanam(7.30 am to 9.00 am), Pradosha Abhishekam(5.30 pm), Simha Vahana Seva(7 pm). October 27 –  Annabhishekam(10.30 am to 11.30 am), Sesha Vahana Seva(8.00 am), Bhuta Vahana Seva(7.00 pm) October 28 – Rudrapadala mukkoti, Nandi Vahanam(3.30 pm to 5.00 pm) October 29 – Kalyanotsavam(6.00 pm), Deeparadana, Unjal Seva October 30 – Suryaprabha Vahanam(8.00 am), Chandraprabha Vahana Seva(7.00 pm) October 31 – Rathotsavam(8.00 am), Kamadhenu Vahana Seva(7.00 pm) November 01 – Vinayaka Swamy Gramotsavam(8.00 am), Adikara Nandi Vahana Seva(8.00 pm), Pulangi Seva(10.30 am) November 02 – Trisula Snanam(9.00 am), Ravanasura Vahana Seva(6.00 pm), Dwajavarohanam(7.30 pm).

Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple is located at Peruvanam in Thrissur district in Kerala State. Here the deity is in the form of Lingam and facing in the West direction. It is one of the famous 108 Shiva temples in Kerala. This temple is built in the Kerala Style of architecture. It is surrounded by Bhadrakali and Subramanya temples on the west, a Sastha temple on the north, a Vishnu temple on the east, and a Durga temple on the south. Lord Shiva in dual linga form is the temple's main feature and the Lord is called “IRATTAYAPPAN” which denotes duality.  The Srikolvil of Madathilappan is the tallest Srikovil in South India. The temple stands on a 7-acre ground surrounded by a compound wall. The structure of Shrikovil (main shrine) is square-type, which is rare in Indian temples. Also, the inner courtyard can be reached from two sides, i.e. east and west while the main entrance lies on the east. The Irattayappan shrine has been built on a circular base. Also, the Matatthilappan Temple is si