Vrishabhadri, one of the seven sacred hills of Tirumala, is named after Vrishabha, the divine bull who performed penance here. Here is …
The Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple stands directly opposite the main Tirumala temple, enshrining Hanuman in a bound (bedi) form. Here is …
Short on time? A well-planned one-day Tirumala pilgrimage from Tirupati is achievable. Here is the optimal hour-by-hour itinerary to get darshan and …
Kalyanotsavam is the daily re-enactment of Lord Venkateswara’s celestial wedding with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Here is its significance, what happens during the …
Venkatadri is the seventh and most sacred of the Tirumala hills — the one that holds the sanctum of Lord Venkateswara. Here …
On Brahmotsavam Day 7, the Lord rides the Aswa (horse) Vahanam, evoking the future Kalki avatar. Here is its meaning and significance …
The Vendi Vakili (Silver Door) is one of the significant entrances within the Tirumala temple, leading devotees toward the sanctum. Here is …
Daddojanam — temple-style curd rice — is a beloved and cooling prasadam at Tirumala. Here is its significance, preparation tradition, and place …
Adhyayanotsavam is the festival of sacred recitation at Tirumala, when the Tamil Divya Prabandham hymns of the Alwars are sung before the …
Anjanadri, one of the seven sacred hills of Tirumala, is revered in tradition as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, son of Anjana …