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TTD is organizing  Sri Kamakshi Ammavari Sharannavaratri celebrations at Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple from October 04 to October 12. During the nine-day fete, the presiding deity Sri Kamakshi Ammavaru will bless devotees in different alankarams every day. Because of ensuing festivities and as part of traditions, the Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam (temple cleansing) fete will be performed on September 29.  October 03 - Kalasha Stapana and Ankurarpana October 04 – Sri Kamakshi Devi October 05 – Sri Aadi Parasakthi October 06 – Sri Mahalakshmi October 07 – Mavadi Seva October 08 – Sri Annapurna Devi October 09 –  Sri Durga Devi October 10 - Sri Mahisasura Mardini  October 11 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 12 – Sri Shiva Parvatula Kalyanam.

  Tirumala, the abode of the Universal Supremo of Kaliyuga, Sri Venkateswara Swamy, is always abuzz with pilgrim activities and religious festivities. Every day is a festival in Tirumala, rightly described as “Nitya Kalyanam – Pachatoranam”.   There are only 365 days a year but more than 450 festivals are being observed around the year in Tirumala which is no exaggeration.  These festivals are categorized into Nityotsavams(daily), Pakshotsavams(fortnightly), Masotsavams(monthly), Samvatsarotsavams(yearly), Nakshatrotsavams(based on birth stars). Daily festivities include Suprabhatam, Tomala, Sahasranamarchana, weekly festivals like Ashtadala Padapadmaradhana, Pulangi, Shukravara Abhishekam, star festivals like Rohini, Arudra, Punarvasu, Shravanam will be observed. Besides, the Jayantis like Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna, and Kalki-the Dasavataras are also celebrated along with Tiru Nakshatrotsavams of great saints who dedicated t

Sri Venkateswara swamy Brahmotsavams in Upamaka will Commence on October 03.   2024 Sevas & Schedule  : October 04 – Dwajarohanam, Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva October 05 – Chinna Sesha Vahana Seva, Hamsa Vahana Seva October 06 – Simha Vahana Seva, Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam October 07 – Kalpavruksha Vahana Seva, Sarvabhupala Vahana Seva October 08 – Mohini Avataram in Pallaki, Garuda Vahana Seva October 09 – Hanumantha Vahana Seva, Gaja Vahana Seva, Vasantotsavam October 10 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Chandraprabha Vahana Seva October 11 – Rathotsavam, Aswa Vahana Seva October 12 – Chakra Snanam, Dwajavarohanam   How to reach the Temple  :   20 km from Tuni   48 km from Anakapalli.

Sri Renuka Yellamma Temple is located near Saundatti town in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka. Goddess Renuka is the wife of Sage Jamadagni and the mother of Lord Parasuram. She is revered as one of the Saptamatrika. This temple has no Rajagopuram There is a sacred well called the Jogal Bhavi. There are three water tanks in the temple known as Kumkum Kundam, Yoni Kundam, and Arihan Kundam. They are considered holy people to bathe and worship. Here the water will cure Skin diseases. There is a custom observed here called Nimmana which involves the circumambulation of Sathyamma Temple with neem leaves in their mouth. This temple was built in the year 1514. The other temples on the premises are Lord Parasuram, Lord Ganesh, Mallikarjuna Swamy, and others. Renuka Devi (Yellamma), daughter of Renuka Raja married Sage Jamadagni (son of Ruchik Muni and Satyavath) and lived in the 'ramshrung' Mountains. Jamadagni, well known sage for his anger had obtained the blessings of the

The Kollur "Shree Kshntram", situated in the Udupi Disctrict of Karnataka State, is one among the seven abodes of Salvation, in the creation of Parashurama. The Shree Kshethram is set up by Adi Shankaracharya. This is an abode where the Goddess Shakthi is worshiped. Devi Mookambike is worshiped here as the Shakthi Devatha.  Goddess Mookambika is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The idol of Mookambika has three eyes and four arms. She holds a chakra in one hand and a conch in the other. Here Lord Shiva is installed by Adi Shankaracharya. Kollur is regarded as one of the seven Muktistala sites in Karnataka. The other are Udupi, Subramanya, Kumbasi, Kodeshwara, Sankaranarayana and Gokarna. Pujas are continued during eclipse times and Brahmacharis are not allowed to perform pujas in the temple. This temple was built in Dravidian and Kerala styles of architecture. It is said that Shankaracharya authored Soundaryalahari from this temple. Once, Sage Kola Maharishi was perf

Sree Durga Parameswari Temple is located in Karkala Taluk in the Udupi district in Karnataka. Sree Durga Parameswari is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. She is like Mahishamardini holding the demon Manisha upside down and piercing Trishul on his body. This place is surrounded by the Shambavi River on three sides. This place is surrounded by the forest and hills and you can see water flowing all 365 days at this place The Koneru here is called Bhargava theertham. There are two mandapams in temples i.e., Theertha Mantapam & Mukha Mantapam. It is the place where goddess Durga killed Mundasura a fierce demon. It is also believed that saints from Bhargava Gothra were performing penance and meditation at this place. Temple Timings 4.30 am to 8.00 pm Pooja Schedule 4.30 am to 5.00 am – Usha Kala Pooje 12.30 pm – Maha Pooje at Noon 8.00 pm – Rathri Pooja at Night. How to reach the Temple 35 km from Udupi 40 km from Mangalore 22 km from Karkala 380 km from Bengaluru. Nearby Tem

  Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated across India wherein people worship the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. During Navratri, some people observe fasts without eating or drinking anything, others prefer drinking water only. There are a few dos and don'ts that you should observe throughout Navratri. Opt for fresh fruits, vegetables Eat Satwik food Drink water regularly Practice Meditation Avoid Non Veg food Maintain Cleanliness Avoid onion and Garlic Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine

  Navratri utsavams at Peddamma Talli temple will commence on  October 03 2024 Schedule  : October 03 – Sri Balatripura Sundaradevi Alankaram October 04 – Sri Gaja Lakshmi Devi October 05 – Sri Annapurna Devi October 06 – Sri Gayatri Devi October 07 – Sri Lalitha Devi October 08 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi October 09 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 10 – Sri Durga Devi  October 11 - Sri Mahisasura Mardini   October 12 - Sri Peddamma Talli Alankaram   Alankara Darshan Timings 7.00 am to 1.00 pm 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm   October 03 – 3am – Abhishekam                     6 am – Darshan, Harathi                     7.15 am – Navratri Puja 9.45  am – Punyahavachanam, Vinayaka Puja, Ankurarpana, Akanda   Deepam,                  10.45 am – Kalasasthapana                  11.30 am – Veda Parayanam                    1.00 pm – Maha Nivedana                    8.00 pm – Pradosha Kala Puja, Pallaki Seva   October 04 to October 12 – 3.00 am – Abhishekam                                         6.00 am – Dars

This temple is located near Banaganapalle town in Kurnool district. It is a famous temple in this region. Navratri Utsavams will commence on October 03. Schedule  2024 : October 03 - Sailaputri October 04 – Brahmacharini October 05 – Chandra Ghanta October 06 – Kushamanda Devi October 07 – Skanda Mata October 08 – Katyayani Devi October 09 – Kalaratri October 10 – Mahagowri October 11 – Siddadatri October 12 - Chowdeswari Devi

Sri Boyakonda Gangamma temple   is located at Bandlapai village in Chowdepalli Mandal in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh state.  Navratri Utsavams will commence on October 04. 2024 Dates October 04 – Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi October 05 –  Sri Shakambari Devi October 06 – Sri  Annapurna Devi October 07 – Sri Parvati Devi October 08 – Sri Dhanalakshmi Devi October 09 – Sri Saraswathi Devi October 10 – Sri Durga Devi October 11 – Sri Mahisasura Mardini October 12 – Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.

  Kachakanti Mandir is located at Udarbond near Silchar in the Cachar district of Assam state. She is an incarnation of Goddess Durga and Maa Kali She is represented as the empowerment of ‘Shakti’. Goddess- Kachakanti, four-armed, each arm shows variously a sword, a severed head, etc.  This temple was built in the North Indian Style of architecture. This temple was constructed in 1806 by Kachari King,  it is believed that the king received the order of building this temple in his dream. It is believed that visiting this temple fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. How to reach the Temple 15 km from Silchar

  Sharad Navaratri is Celebrated during Ashwin month for 10 days. It is celebrated as the victory of good against evil. During these nine days maa durga is worshipped in various forms. In eastern and north india it is celebrated as Durga Puja It is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana Goddess Durga battled with Demon Mahishasura and defeated him It marks the end of Pitru Paksha During the Navaratri days people dress up in Traditional clothing, observe fast, and offer prayer. In North India Ramlila is enacted on stage. Dandiya and Garba are performed in some areas. Special Navaratri food is prepared in North India. In South India Ayudha Puja is done on the ninth day In Goa Special Jataras will start during Navaratri. Nine forms of Maa Durga Avoid eating Garlic and Onions Avoid Hair Cut Avoid non-veg Food Avoid Alcohol Nine Days of Navaratri  2024 Dates: October 03 to October 12. 

  Bathukamma is a festival celebrated in the state of Telangana. It is celebrated during the time of Sharad Navratri. It starts on Bhadrapada Amavasya and ends on durga Ashtami. Goddess Gowri is worshipped It is celebrated to thank goddess Parvati for her blessings for the crop harvest Bathukamma is a flower arrangement made by women. It is a conical arranagement of flowers that are placed in Seven concentric rings in a clay pot. The top of the arrangement is decorated with a pumpkin flower and turmeric. Women dance round these bathukammas singing traditional songs. After that these cones are set afloat in the river after worshipping goddess gauri. Various cultural activities take place and locally Jataras are also held. Things to do : Women clean their homes Cow dung is used to purify the ambience and welcome Goddess Gauri. Collect Various seasonal flowers to decorate Bathukamma Decorate houses with floral designs and cow dungs are placed around the house. Day Bathukamma Naivedyam/ Pr

Dasara is also known as Vijaya Dasami (Vijaya means victory dasami meaning 10 th  day) is celebrated by Hindu devotees all over India. It is believed that on this day, Lord Rama killed the demon king, Ravana, and rescued his abducted wife - Sita. It is celebrated as Goddess Durga destroyed the demon Mahishasura. Bengalis celebrate Dusshera as a part of their main festival - Durga Puja This day marks the end of Durga Pooja celebrations, the preceding nine days being collectively referred to as 'Navratri'. In the North-eastern state of Tripura, huge fairs are conducted and effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkarna are burnt at Ramlila maidans. In the southern states, it is a special day for starting education or any form of art, such as dance and music. It is called 'Vidya aarambham' in Karnataka and Southern states. Huge processions and fairs take place across India. On Vijayadashmi, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water, after the nine days of festivities.