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In this temple, it is celebrated for six days. Skanda Sashti Utsavams will begin from November 2. Schedule 2024 November 02 1.30 am – Viswaroopa Darsanam 2.00 am – Udayamarthanda Abhishekam to Moolavar 10.00 am – Uchi Kaala Abhishekam, Deeparadhana 4.00 pm – Sayaratchai Deeparadhana to Moolavar – Raakala Abhishekam Night – Golden Chariot Ekanta Deeparadhana to Moolavar November 03 to November 06 3.00 am – Temple opens 3.30 am – Viswaroopa Darsanam 4.00 am - Udayamarthanda Abhishekam to Moolavar 4.00 pm – Sayaratchai Deeparadhana to Moolavar – Raakala Abhishekam Night – Golden Chariot November 07 1.30 am – Viswaroopa darsanam 2.00 am – Udayamarthanda Abhishekam 6.00 am – Yaga Sala Pooja 10.00 am – Uchi Kaala Abhishekam 3.00 pm – Saayaratchai Deeparadhana 5.30 pm – Soorasamharam – Raakala Abhishekam November 08 5.00 am – Sri Deviani Ambal Thabasu Kaatchi Purapadu 4.35 pm – Sri Kumaravidanga Swamy Ambal, - Tholmaalai Maatrum Nigalchi 12.00 am – Thiruk...

  Karthika month is one of the auspicious month in hindu calendar. This month people observe strict rituals. Daily morning bath in rivers, going to temples, lighting deepam, fasting are the major things to be done. Few practices during this month Get up early in the morning (brahma muhurta) and take bath before sunrise (if possible in rivers) Regularly Visit Lord Shiva, Vishnu and other temples. Read holy scriptures like Shiva Puranam, Kartika Puranam, Vishnu Sahasranamam and other devotional books Perform pooja at home by offering naivedyam. Light deepam daily in both morning and evening. Perform Japas, Samudra Snanam (river bath) Observe fast especially on Mondays , Ekadasi , Dwadasi and Pournami days. Donation is considered highly auspicious during this month. Donate to poor and people in need. Eat Satvik food. Avoid Onions, Masala items, Garlic and non-veg food.

Karthik Masa is considered to be one of the most promising months for all the Hindus. This month also brings in the winter season. The Karthik Masa generally starts during October to November, which is the eighth month according to the Hindu calendar.  The Hindus worship Lord Shiva during this month and they are required to follow certain rituals and customs throughout the entire month. Worshipping Lord Shiva during the Karthik Masa is considered to be very holy.  Both followers of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu tend to perform all the rituals in a perfect manner, in order to please the Lords. During this month, devotees start flocking to the temples of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There are many people who follow a very important ritual during this month, which is referred to as the “Somwar Vrat”. According to this ritual, it is necessary to fast on the Mondays in order to please Lord Shiva.  Mostly this ritual is done by the people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The religi...

  One of the main thing during Karthika masam is lighting the Deepam. It is considered very auspicious during Karthika month to light diyas. From the first day of Karthika till the end of the month diyas are lit and placed infront of Tulasi tree and near the main entrance of the house before Sunrise and after Sunset. Devotees also light the diya in temples also. Large deepam is lit on the top of the dwajastambha or on a hill by priests in almost all temples, which is called as Akasa Deepam. The theme of lighting diyas is inviting devatas for their blessings. Deeparadana during this sacred month will be done to Purify soul from bad deeds. On the day of Karthika Purnima in all Shiva temples a utsavam called Jwalathoranotsavam will be organised. All Mondays are considered auspicious for Lord Shiva, while Ekadasi, Dwadasi are considered auspicious for Lord Vishnu. Deepadanam during this month will give good results. By Deepadana one will get Salvation and attain kailsa after death. ...

  Kartika Masam is the eighth month of the Hindu traditional calendar. Lord Damodar is worshipped in this month. The most important thing to do is donate a Deepam (lamp) this month. Deepam are donated in temples, Ponds, rivers, etc. Deepam Danam, this month, leads to the attainment of Virtue. Tulsi has been worshiped in this before. After waking up early in the morning must offer water to Tulsi Plant. It is very important to worship Tulsi on Ksheerabdi Dwadasi Must observe fast on this month. If not possible fast on Mondays, Pournami, Ekadasi, and Chaturdasi days. Must not apply Oil to the body after Naraka Chaturdashi. Must follow Brahmacharya. Sleep on the ground, there is a sense of Sattvika in mind and other disorders also end. Must avoid eating non-vegetarian food. Avoid Pulses like Urad, Moong, peas, Mustard..etc. Don’t forget to do these things Upavasam Reading Karthika Purana and other holy Scriptures. Tiladanam Early Morning river bath Eating one meal a day Donate to ...

  The details of special festivals to be observed in November are as follows.  November 01 – Kedara Gouri Vratam   November 03 – Bhaginihasta Bhojanam, Sri Tirumala Nambi  Sattumora  November 05 – Nagula Chavithi, Pedda Shesha Vahanam. November 06 – Sattumora of Sri Manawala Mahamuni  November 08 – Ankurarpanam for annual Pushpayagam  November 09 – Srivari Pushpayagam, Atri Maharshi Varsha Tiru Nakshatram, Pillailokacharya Varsha Tiru Nakshatram, Poigai Alwar Varsha Tiru Nakshatram, Pudattalwar Varsha Tiru Nakshatram, Vedanta Desikula Sattumora November 10 – Peyalwar Varsha Tiru Nakshatra November 11 – Sri Yajnavalkya Jayanti  November 12 – Prabodhana Ekadashi  November 13 – Kaishika Dwadasi Asthanam, Chaturmasya Vratam concludes November 15 – Kartika Pournami  November 28 – Dhanvantari Jayanti  November 29 – Masa Sivratri

The Karthika masa Utsavams at this temple will commence on November 02 and conclude on December 01. Important dates 2024 November 03, 10, 17, 24 and December 01 – Suvarchala Hanuman Kalyanam November 08, 15,18, and 25 – One Lakh Beetel leaves Puja November 06, 13, 20 and 27 – One Lakh flower Puja November 27 – Teppotsavam( float festival at 7 pm) Hanuman Deeksha Dates November 2 to November 04 – Mandala Deeksha Starts December  13 – Hanumad Vratam December 15 – Deeksha Viramana and Maha Purnahuthi Temple   Timings 6.00 am to 1.00 pm 3.00 pm to 7.30 pm Every Tuesday darshan available from 5.00 am

  The Karthika Masa Utsavams will commence on November 02 and end on December 01. Darshan Timings Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 4.00 am to 10.00 pm Other days 5.00 am to 10.00 pm 3.00 am – Suprabatham 3.30 am – Maha Mangala Harathi 4.00 am – Devotees will be allowed to Koneru 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm – Annadanam November 15 – Karthika Purnima, Jwala Thoranam November 29 – Masa Shivratri, Laksha Bilwa Archana November 30 – Laksha Kumkumarchana November 30 – Swamy Kalyanotsavam(6.30 pm)

  There are twelve Sankranti in the Hindu Calendar. Makar Sankranti is celebrated throughout India. Sankranti days are considered good for charity activities and all auspicious ceremonies are avoided on the day of Sankranti(s). 2025 Dates  January 14  – Makara Sankranti February 12 – Kumbha Sankranti March 14 – Meena Sankranti April 14 – Mesha Sankranti May 15 - Vrishabha Sankranti June 15 – Mithuna Sankranti July 16 – Karka Sankranti August 17 – Simha Sankranti September 17 - Kanya Sankranti October 17 – Tula Sankranti November 16 – Vrishchika Sankranti December 16 – Dhanu Sankranti.

  Ekadasi Vrat is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadasi in Sanskrit means Eleven. Observed on the 11 th  day of every fortnight. There are two Ekadasi every month (Krishna Paksha and Sukhla Paksha)        Rules for keeping Ekadashi Upvaas: One should not eat any cereals like rice, pulses, wheat, etc. & salt. If possible, one should stay on water-Drinking lukewarm water or lemon-mishri (crystalized sugar) water is very good as it cleanses the hidden undigested food in the body. If one feels hungry, then one can take milk or fruit. Fruit should not be eaten with milk (Milk Shakes). One should not eat food like "sabudana", potato chips, fried food, etc. Also, a Banana is not recommended on this day since it is heavy to digest.  One Should think that he/she is keeping this vrat to please God & to progress further in "sadhana". One Should observe self-control. One should do more maun-japa(repeating the name of god in mind) O...

Vaikuntha Ekadasi is one of the important and auspicious days for Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It occurs in the Hindu calendar, in the month of Margashirsha (Between December and January). Also called the 'Mukkoti Ekadasi', when observed, it bestows liberation from the cycle of birth and death.  Devotees believe that ‘Vaikuntha Dwaram’ or ‘the gate to Lord's Inner Sanctum’ is opened on this day. Devotees observe Ekadashi fasting and rush to Vishnu temples on this day, They believe that the gates of heaven are opened. In Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita - the conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra War is said to have occurred on this day. How To Observe :  Wake up early in the morning. Take a bath and offer prayers.   You can perform a simple puja to Lord Vishnu at home by offering fruits and Tulsi leaves.   You can just light the lamp and pray or meditate for a few minutes – or do the normal...

  The Karthika Masa Utsavam will commence on November 02 and end on December 01 Satyanarayana Swamy Deeksha Dates 2024 Satyanarayana Swamy Deeksha Dates 2024 27 days Deeksha – Begins on October 27 18 days Deeksha – Begins on November 06 09 days Deeksha – Begins on November 14 Deeksha Viramana Date – November 23. Other Important Dates November 01 – Akasha Deepam November 13 – Teppotsavam November 15 – Giri Pradakshina, Jwala Thoranam November 22 – Padi Puja November 29 – Jyotirlinga archana

  The Karthika Masa Utsavam will commence on November 02 and end on December 01 Special sevas are performed to Sri Malleswara Swamy during these days Karthika Purnima, Jwala Thorana and Masa Shivratri are considered auspicious Every day at 8.00 am Karthika Parayana, Shiva Panchakshari, and Sahasra Lingarchana are performed From evening 3.30 pm abhisheka is performed to Malleswara Swamy Important Dates November 15 – Koti Deepotsavam, Karthika Purnima November 04 – Nagula Chaviti November 11 – Suddha Dasami November 12 – Ekadasi November 18 – Bahula Tadiya November 15 – Bahula Dasami November 26 – Ekadasi November 29 – Masa Shivratri

  According to the Hindu, the full moon day is called Purnima. Purnima is also spelled as pournami, punnami, or Poornima. Poornima marks the end of a month and is considered a highly auspicious day by Hindus and some people in India even fast on Poornima. Many important rituals and festivals take place in Purnima.  How to fast during Purnima: The Purnima Fasting begins at Sunrise and ends after seeing the Moon. Most people only take food after seeing the moon or after evening prayers, however, the rules of Poornima fasting are not that strict. One may take food at one time during the day but without salt. On the remaining day, one may eat fruits, nuts, and milk but must not eat (cereals pulses - anaaj) or salt. Satyanarayana Vrat or Satya Narayana Puja is an important Pooja performed on the Purnima day. 2024 Dates November 15, Friday December 15, Sunday 2025 Dates January 13, Monday – Pausha Purnima February 12, Wednesday – Magha Purnima March 14, ...

  The Deepavali Asthanam in Sri Kodanda Ramalayam in Tirupati will be observed on October 31. Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be observed in connection with this fete on October 30. TTD canceled different sevas owing to the Deepavali Asthanam in the temple that day.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Vadaplli, Atreyapuram Mandal, East Godavari District. It is one of the oldest and most famous temples in Andhra Pradesh. Also called Konaseema Tirupati.   Vadapally Sri Venkateswara Swamy brahmotsavams will commence on October 21 2024 Schedule  : October 21 – Sesha Vahana Seva October 22  – Hamsa Vahana Seva October 23  – Hanumantha Vahana Seva October 24  – Simha Vahana Seva October 25  – Garuda Vahana Seva October 26  – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva October 27  – Gaja Vahana Seva October 28  – Aswa Vahana Seva October 29   - Chakrasnanam (morning), Dwajavarohanam , Churnotsavam (night).

  Sri Yagna Varaha Swamy Temple is located at Karimnagar in Telangana State. Brahmotsavams in this temple will commence on October 20. 2024 Dates October 20 – Senapathi Utsavam, Ankurarpana October 21 – Edurukolu Utsavam, Sesha Vahana Seva October 22 – Mohini Utsavam, Sri Yagna Varaha Swamy Kalyanotsavam, Sri Ramasatyanarayana Swamy Kalyanotsavam, Garuda Vahana Seva October 23 – Hanuman Vahana Seva, Dolotsavam, Mutyala Pandiri Vahana Seva October 24 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, Gaja Vahana Seva October 25 – Rathotsavam, Vasantotsavam, Chakra Snanam, Sri Pushpa Yagam, Ekanta Seva.

  On the auspicious day of Deepavali,  Asthanam will be held in Tirumala temple on October 31. The religious ritual takes place in the Ghanta Mandapam inside Bangaru Vakili from 7 am to 9 am. As part of the Asthanam, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with the Sridevi and Bhudevi will be offered prayers on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam facing the Garudalwar.   Sri Vishvaksena, the commander-in-chief, is also enshrined on another pedestal to the left of the Sri Malayappa facing South. After that, special puja, harati and prasadams are offered to the deities by the priests with which Deepavali Asthanam concludes. At 5pm, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi will participate in Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva and walk around the four mada streets majestically to bless the devotees. TTD has cancelled the Tiruppavada, Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam on October 31 due to Deepavali Asthanam.