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  Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Kosuvaripalle Village in Tamballapalle mandal in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh State. The presiding deity is Lord Venkateswara Swamy who is about 5.6 feet in height This temple was built in 1462 AD. It is known as the ‘Tiruvengalanadha’ temple Every year brahmotsavam is observed during Magha Month. Timings 6.00 am to 6.30 am – Suprabatham 6.30 am to 7.00 am – Thomala Seva 7.00 am to 7.30 am – Nithya Aradhana, Archana 7.30 am to 8.00 am – 1 st bell 8.00 am to 11.00 am – Sarva Darshan 11.00 am to 11.30 am – 2 nd bell 11.30 am to 12.00 noon – Sarva Darshan 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm – Temple close 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm – Sarva Darshan 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm – Night bell 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm – Sarva Darshan 7.45 pm to 8.00 pm – Ekanta Seva On Saturday 11.30 am to 6.00 pm – Sarva Darshan How to reach the Temple 30 km from Madanapalle 130 km from Tirupati

Bonalu is a Festival Celebrated in the State of Telangana, and it is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali. It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, in July/August.Bonam means "Bojanam" in telugu. This is the festival that lasts for a whole month and is one of the longest festivals that is celebrated all across India. Origin : There are two stories regarding this festival. In the year 1813 Plague disease broke out in the Twin Cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad, claiming thousands of lives. The military battalion prayed to the Mother Goddess in Mahankaal Temple in Ujjain. They believed that Goddess Mahakali Saved them from epidemic disease and installed Goddess Mahakali in their city and every year people offered Bonalu.   The other one is that this is the time when Goddess Mahakali comes back to her parental home, in Ashada Maasam, or the period from late June to August. On the first Sunday of 'Ashadam', celebrations take place at...

  According to tradition, the rainy season officially began in the month of Ashadha. As a result, one should exercise caution when drinking water because the amount of aquatic organisms in the water has increased due to this month's rains. This is why harmful insects and kites are destroyed by performing yagya or havan this month. This month is significant for agriculture because of the rains, and it is also known as the month of pilgrimages, prayers, chanting penance, and meditation. Ashadha is the month of Lord Vishnu, Surya, Mangal, and Maa Durga in terms of religion. Ashadh is also known as the month of wish fulfillment. According to legend, if one completes these three tasks throughout the month, their wealth will increase and all their efforts will be fruitful. Ashadh is where Chaturmas begins, where all auspicious works are not allowed. Ashadh is also known as the month of wish fulfillment. By keeping God in mind during this month, whatever you desire is granted. Whatever yo...

Sri Ramalingeswara Swami Temple is located in Ramatheertam Village, Vidavalur Mandal, Nellore District . The Shiva Lingam in the temple was installed by the Lord Sri Rama in Tretayuga. Brahmotsavams in this temple will commence on June 26. 2024 Dates June 26 – Ankurarpana June  27 – Dwajarohana, Sesha Vahana Seva (night) June 28 – Chilaka Vahanam June 29 – Hamsa Vahanam June 30 – Puli Vahanam July 01 – Ravana Vahana Seva July 02 – Nandi Vahana Seva July 03 – Rathotsavam July 04 – Kalyanotsavam, Gaja Vahana Seva July 05  – Theertha Vari, Teppotsavam,Paruveta Utsavam, Aswa Vahana Seva July 06 – Dwajavarohana, Ekanta Seva.

TTD is all set to observe the anniversary fete of Vakulamata temple located at Perurubanda near Tirupati on June 30. As a part of the fete, Mahashanti Homam, Purnahuti will be performed at 8am while Astottara Sata kalasabhishekam between 11am and 12 noon.

The annual Avatara Mahotsavams of Sri Sundararaja Swamy will be observed in Tiruchanoor from June 27 to 29. Everyday the Abhishekam to Sri Sundararaja Swamy will be performed between 3pm to 4pm.  In the evening Sri Sundararaja Swamy Unjal Seva will be observed between 5:45pm and 6:15pm. The Lord will grace devotees on first day Pedda Sesha, second day Hanumanta and last day on Garuda vahanam. In view of the festival, TTD has cancelled Sri Padmavati Devi Unjal Seva in theses three days.

  Sri Balkampet Yellamma Talli Kalyanotsavams will commence on July 08. Every year they are celebrated from Ashada Suddha Panchami and end on Suddha Saptami. 2024 Dates July 08 Ganapathi Puja, Ankurarpanam, Punyahavachanam, Edurukolu, Kalashastapana. July  09  – Abhishekam Veda Parayanam, Moola Mantra Anusthanam. Amma Vari Kalyanotsavam Mantra Pushpam July 10 Abhishekam Maha Santhi Chandi Homam Purnahuthi, Baliharana, Maha Nivedana Rathotsavam

  Sri Kada Siddeshwara Swamy Temple is located in Pattadakal a small town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka Kada Siddeshwara Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva This temple was built in the 8 th century and constructed in the Nagara style of architecture. This is a small temple with a sanctum and hall built on an elevated platform The upper part of the outer wall has good carvings of dwarf figures and birds. The outer wall of the sanctum has beautiful sculptures of Ardhanareeswara, Shiva, and Harihara. Timings 9.00 am to 5.00 pm How to reach the Temple 42 km from Bagalkote

  These are important festivals celebrated in Nataraja Swamy Temple in Chidambaram. Dates 2024 - 25 June 10 – Monday – 63 Nayanar Ustavam August 07 - Wednesday - Aadi Pooram Sri Sivakaamasundari Ambal Utsavam September 07 - Saturday - Vinayaka Chaturthi October 27 – Sunday - Sri Sivakama Sundari Rathotsavam October 28 – Monday - Sri Sivakama Sundari Poora Chalangai October 29 – Tuesday – Thiru Kalyanam November 02 - Saturday - Sri Sarvanodhbhava Utsavam November 07 – Thursday– Soora Samharam November 08 – Friday – Sri Subramanya Kalyanam November 15 – Friday – Sri Moola Nathar Maha Annabhishekam December 12 - Friday - Thiru Karthigai Deepam February 11, 2025 – Tuesday – Thai Poosam Thandava Darsanam February 26 – Wednesday – Maha Shivaratri April 10 – Thursday– Panguni Utharam

  Thiruvanchikulam Shiva Temple is located in Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala. Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mahadeva and his Parvati devi as Umadevi. This temple was built in the Kerala Style of architecture. This temple has 33 sub deities in the temple It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam(only temple in Kerala) The Archaeological Survey of India has designated the temple as a protected monument due to its excellent mural paintings. The premises of the shrine include images of Sundara Murthi Nayanar and Cheraman Perumal Nayanar. It is one of the oldest Shiva temples in South India, where Shiva is said to live along with his whole family. The temple is associated with Chidambaram temple in Tamil Nadu. The most significant festivals of the temple include Brahmotsavam, which takes place in May or June during the Malayalam month of Edavam. Timings 5.00 am to 11.00 am 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm 5.00 am – Nadathurappu 6.30 am – Usha Pooja 7.00 am – S...

Full moon day in Jyestha month is observed as Jyestha Purnima. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped on this day. In some areas, Vat Savitri Vrat is observed In Tirumala, Jyestha abhiseka is performed Satyanarayana Swamy Vrat is also performed today Devotees must take baths in holy rivers Donating to the needy is considered highly auspicious today Must chant Lakshmi stotras, Kanakadara Stotra and Lakshmi Chalisa. 2024 Date: June 22

Vat Purnima vrat is observed on Jyestha Purnima by married women in North India. It is also observed in western states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa It is explained in the epic Mahabharat. Women observe fast and tie a thread around a banyan tree for the well-being of their husbands. As per legend the great Savitri tricked Lord Yama, the lord of death, and compelled him to return the life of her husband Satyawan. 2024 Date: June 21/22

Puri Ratha Yatra also known as Chariot Festival is an important festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It is also called Jagannath Ratha Yatra. Every year it is celebrated on Ashada Shukla Paksha, It attracts devotees from all over the world. This festival commemorates the yearly visit of Lord Jagannath to the famous ‘Gundicha Temple’ while passing through the ‘Mausi Maa Temple’, located near Balagandi Chaka in Puri. During Puri Rath Yatra the main deities of the temple, Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra are taken out in their respective chariots as a part of a huge procession. Jagannath Ratha Yatra  Date: July 07. Other Important Dates  2024 : May 10  – Chandan Yatra (Akshaya Tritiya) June 22  – Snana Yatra (Snana Purnima) July 06  – Netro Ustav( After Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath is said to have caught a cold and fever for 15 days.) July 07  – Ratha Yatra Starts (Famous Ratha Yatra starts today) July 11 ...

Sri Vengamamba Perantalu Devastanam is a more than 300-year-old temple, this temple is situated in the village of Narrawada. Every year in June/July festival is celebrated as Sri Vengamamba Tirunala. Devotees have a strong belief that Goddess Sri Vengamamba is their wish-satisfier. This year Ustavams starts on June 23 Sri Vengamamba Perantalu 2024 Dates : June 23 – Nilupu June 24 – Rathotsavam June 25 – Rathotsavam June 26 – Kalyanotsavam(Morning), Kumkuma Ustavam, Pradanotsavam (Night) June 27     – Bandla Pongalu. July 04 - First Thursday July 11 – Ammavari Padaharu Rojula Panduga (16days Festival) July 18 - Third Thursday July 25 – Nela Pongalu (Fourth Thursday) August 01 - Fifth Thursday For Telugu Click Here 

Sri Koteswara Swamy Temple is located in Duvvuru Village in Sangam Mandal in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. This temple is 500 years old Brahmotsavam will commence on June 18 2024 Dates June 18 – Ankurarpana June 19 – Dwajarohana, Chiluka Vahana Seva June 20 – Ravana Vahana Seva June 21 – Nandi Vahana Seva June 22 – Ambari Vahana Seva June 23 – Kalyanotsavam, Purusha Mruga Vahana Seva June 24 – Aswa Vahana Seva June 25 – Sesha Vahana Seva June 26 – Ekanta Seva

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple is located in Bheemaganipalle Village in Punganur Mandal in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh State. Brahmotsavam will commence on June 16 2024 Dates June 16 – Ankurarpana June 17 – Dwajarohana June 18 – Utsavam June 19 – Utsavam June 20 – Utsavam June 21 – Kalyanotsavam June 22 – Madugu Rathotsavam June 23 – Deepotsavam June 24 – Vasantotsavam June 25 – Rudrabhishekam June 26 - Sayanotsavam

This temple is located in Lalapet in the Guntur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Brahmotsavams in this temple will commence on June 17 2024 Schedule June 17 – Ankurarpana, Dwajarohana, Viswaksena Puja June 18 – Laksha Tulasi Puja, Nitya Homam June 19 – Laksha Mallela Puja, Sudarshana Homam June 20 – Laksha Kumkuma Puja, Gaja Vahanam, Swamy Kalyanotsavam June 21 – Garuda Vahana Seva, Rathotsavam June 22 – Vasantotsavam, Chakra Snanam, Dwajavarohanam June 23 – Dwadasa Pradakshina, Pavalimpu Seva.

  This is a special festival celebrated mainly by the farmers and agriculturists in the state of Andhra Pradesh and in south India. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Jyestha.  The farmers decorate their cattle with garlands and offer special treatment at the Thanksgiving ceremony. Also offers Puja to the sample of seeds also known as Navadhanya and agricultural implements.  After this they pray to the almighty for a good harvest.  This festival is totally dedicated to agriculture as the farmers depend upon the type of harvest so good harvesting is necessary and they treat agriculture as their baby in the cradle. For Telugu   Click Here  2024 Date: June 22.

  One of India's most famous temples, the Lingaraja Temple is situated in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, it was built in the Kalinga style of architecture The temple complex is more than 250,000 square feet and consists of several buildings with elaborate carvings and patterns. The Lingaraja Temple is one of Bhubaneswar's oldest and most important temples. The name "Lingaraja" derives from "Tribhubaneswara" or "Bhubaneswar," meaning "Lord of the Earth," another name for Lord Shiva. This temple was built during the 11 th century This temple was mentioned in several texts like Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, and Kapila Samhita. The temple is believed to be built over a natural spring with healing properties, attracting many for its therapeutic benefits. The temple is a major site for Hindu pilgrims, especially during festivals like Mahashivaratri, celebrated with great enthusia...