Pancharama Kshetras Timings Route map

Pancharama Kshetras Timings Route map

1. Draksharamam Temple

It is said that Surya Bhagavan fixed Siva linga at Bhimavaram by worshiping and building the temple.

Sri Bhimeswara Temple is a two-storeyed building having Dviprakanas.  These stone boundary walls rise to a considerable height. The temple can be approached by four Dwaras (gates) on the cardinal directions and each of them has gopuram over it. The western gopuram is relatively bigger than the other three Gopuram viz., north, east and south.

2. Kumararama Temple

Kumara Swamy had installed the Siva Linga here.From inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built by Eastern Chalukyan king Bhima during 9th and 10th centuries.

3. Somarama Temple

It is believed that Chandra (Soma or Moon) installed Linga here by worshipping the Idol.

Linga inside the Sanctum  Sanctorum keeps changing the colours from White to brown. On a full moon day, Linga appears in pure white colour and it will be Brown on No moon day (Amavasya day)

It is said that the Moon God worshipped Lord Siva to get rid of his sins. Temple tank Chandra Pushkarini located opposite to the temple is called by Soma Gundam.

4, Amararama Temple

Amaravati Temple is as holy as the Varanasi Temple in the Northern India and the river Krishna is as holy as the River Ganga which flows next to Varanasi Temple.

Lord Indra with his Guru Brihaspati established the first and biggest piece and named the Lord as Amareswara.

5. Ksheerarama Temple

Lord Vishnu Installed Siva Linga here.  From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built by the King Bheemeswara in the year 918 A.D. The main deity inside the Sanctum Sanctorum is of 2 feet height. It is known from the inscriptions that Great poets Nanayya, Thikkana, Srinatha visited this shrine.

Best way to visit Pancharama Temples

Lord Siva	Location
Bhimeswara Swamy Temple	Draksharamam
Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple	Amaravathi
Someswara Swamy Temple	Bhimavaram
Ksheeramalingeswara Swamy Temple	Palakollu
Kumara Bhimeswara Swamy Temple	Samarlakota

Pancharama Temples Route map

Amararama Temple <-> Kumararama Temple <-> Ksheerarama Temple <-> Draksharamam Temple <-> Somarama Temple.

It is advisable to start from Somarama so that devotees can start their pilgrimage after taking bath at the Sea.

Sanjeeva Konda Temple History

Sanjeeva Konda Temple History

According to legend, during Tretayuga, Lakshmana was hurt during the final battle and lost conscious. Lord Rama ordered Anjaneya to bring Sanjeevini Parvatham so that Lakshmana can be revived. While Anjaneya on his way to Lanka, Sanjeevini dropped on this hill, hence the name Sanjeeva Konda. This hill possesses medicinal properties which heal all types of diseases.

Lord Siva at Srisailam, once decided to stay closer to the devotees for which he first stepped on Nagarjuna Konda and about to place his second foot on Sanjeeva Konda. Sanjeeva Konda then raised a concern about bearing his weight.Lord Siva angered for his innocence and educated the hill. Lord Siva then said that Sanjeevini on this hills will only be effective when you left your pride. Sanjeeva Konda realised his mistake and prayed for Lord Siva. Pleased Siva, self-manifested on this hill.

Tripurantakam Temple History

Tripurantakam Temple History

As stated in the Puranas, Tarakasura's three sons, Vidyunnathi, Tarakakshudu, Kamalakshudu, want to take the revenge for their father death. They performed strict penance for years for the Lord Brahma. Impressed Brahma appeared before them and granted the boon with conditions set. As per the boon, each one was allotted with a city which flies in the air and they will have not threats when they are in their places. And the Condition is that their supernatural powers will weaken if three cities come closer and stay strong when they are apart. With their Supernatural powers, they conquered Heaven and The Earth. Lord Brahma with Devas approached Lord Siva for the rescue. Lord Siva demolished the cities and killed the demons when they got closer. Lord Siva self-manifested after killing the demon. Lord Siva took help from Goddess during the war with the demon and goddess self-manifested after killing the demon along with Lord Siva.

Tripurantakam is the East Gate of the Srisailam Temple. As per the Puranas, Lord Siva self-manifested here at Kumaragiri hill as Tripurantakeswara after killing the demon Tripurasura. Bala Tripura Sundari emerged from Chitagni Gundam which is North of Kumaragiri Hill, after killing the demons. As per Puranas, Goddess self-manifested at Kathambhavana. As stated in the Puranas, Kumara Swamy, The Commander-In-Chief, killed the demon Tarakasura on top of this hill.

thirumanancheri temple pooja details

thirumanancheri temple pooja details

1. On entering temple, please offer Pranam towards the Kodi maram and then for Sri Selva Ganapathy.
2. Lit 5 Ghee deepam at Ghee deepa mantap and sit for a while at Marriage Prarthana Mantap.
3. Temple priest will be collecting all Pooja Samagri from you.
4. Offer prayers for Sri Kalyana Sundareswar and Goddess.
5. At the end of the Pooja, you will be offered with Prasadam.
6. Please have the lemon juice which priest offered to you.
7. Take head bath after reaching home and drink lemon juice without adding sugar (or) salt.
8. Safe guard the garland in the Pooja room which you got it from the priest.
9. Post marriage, please visit this temple with your spouse and offer the garland to the temple

Tirumala Temples Darshan Packages

Tirumala Temples Darshan Packages

Must visit Temples/Places in Tirumala

1. Japali Theertham
2. Akasa Ganga Theertham
3. Sri Venu Gopala Swamy Temple
4. Papa Vinasanam
5. Chakra Theertham
6. Sila Thoranam
7. Srivari Padalu

Devotees can cover all these places in a span of 5-6 hours. 

Must Visit Temples in and around Tirupati

1. Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati -  4 km from Tirupati Bus station
2. Sri Padmavathi Devi Temple, Tiruchanoor - 5.3 km from Tirupati Bus station
3. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram - 17 km from Tirupati Bus station.
4. Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam - 73 km from Tirupati bus station
5. Sri Kalahastheeswara Swamy Temple, Srikalahasti - 39 km from Tirupati bus station

Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple History Tirupati

Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple History Tirupati

In olden days, this place was popular by the name Mandya Puram. Moolsthaneswara Swamy is one of the five Siva temples which were built on the Swarna Mukhi river which starts at Chandragiri and continues journey through Sri Kalahasti.

1. Agastheeswara Swamy Temple, Mukkoti
2. Parasareswara Swamy Temple, Yogimallavaram
3. Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple, Gajula Mandyam
4. Parasurameswara Swamy Temple, Gudimallam
5. Sri Kalahastheeswara Swamy Temple, Sri Kalahasti

Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple History

Siva Linga was discovered by the dumb farmer while plowing the farm land. Blood started oozing out of the Linga which was hit by the plow . Dumb farmer started shouting after seeing the special lights from the Linga. Villagers unearthed the Self-manifested Siva Linga. Later, Chola Kings installed Swayambhu and One Linga of 3 feet height in the same complex. 

From the inscriptions written in Tamil and Telugu, it is known that this temple was built by Chola Kings and is of 1000 years old. Temple received huge contributions during Chola period. The inner structure resembles Gudimallam temple architecture. 

Kanaka Durgamma Swarna Pushpa Pooja Online Booking

Pooja Cost: Rs.2500

Pooja Day: Thursday

Pooja Timings: 4:45 pm

Dress Code:  Men - Dhoti and Upper Cloth /  Women: Saree

Pooja will be performed with Golden flowers. Performing Pooja on Thursday's is preferable as Swarna is the favorite for the Goddess.

Pooja Booking Procedure

1. Tickets can be booked online at Durgamma website
2. Only 2 persons are allowed per ticket
3. Advance booking is advisable as tickets are limited.

Kanaka Durgamma Swarna Pushpa Pooja Benefits

1. Blessed with Wealth
2. Will be blessed with mental peace
3. Will be blessed with good health
4. Devotees will be blessed with good fortune

Shashtipoorthi Pooja Procedure Timings Cost

Shashtipoorthi Pooja Procedure Timings Cost

Shastipoorthi at the premises of deity will be blessed with long and healthy life. This event will be performed after 60 years.

How to perform Shastipoorthi Pooja?

1. This event to be performed in the 60th year only
2. Event to be performed on the same Thithi day
3. If you are not able to perform event on the same Thithi then you can look for auspicious day in the same year
4. Navagraha total years is 120, half of that i.e 60 years, whoever completes the first 60 and stepping into the next 60 have to perform this event for long and healthy.
5. Ganapathi Pooja, Punyavachana to be performed
6. Pooja to invoke Trimurthi and Trisakthi
7. Pooja to be performed to invoke 7 oceans
8. Pooja to be performed to invoke for five elements i.e Earth, Fire, Air, Water and Space
9. Pooja to be performed to invoke for 7 Lokas
10. Pooja to be performed to invoke Sapatrishi
11. Pooja to invoke Ekadasa Rudra

SDSC SHAR Sriharikota Rocket Launch

SDSC SHAR Sriharikota Rocket Launch

In the year 1961, Homi J Baba established Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to perform space research. Later, DAE emerged as Indian National Committee for Space Research in the year 1962. On 21st Nov 1963, Space research center launched Two-Phase sounding rocket which was imported from five countries. Aryabhatta, Rohini Satellites were launched from Russia. In the year 1969, It is renamed as Indian Space research Organization and identified Srihari Kota for building Space research center as it is 13 degrees to the orbit. With the success from ASLV and PSLV, ISRO in the year 10 Aug 1979, established SLV-3 e1 for satellite launching.

Srihari rocket center was built on an island between Pulicat Lake and The Bay of Bengal. It stretches on an area of 44,000 Sq,km. Right now, Sriharikota is holding two launching pads and the third one is in progress.

Venkatagiri Jathara Date Timings Images

Venkatagiri Jathara Date Timings Images

Venkatagiri Jathara was in place from 1714 AD. In 1917 AD, Cholera was spreading heavily in this region. Then then Venkatagiri Raja performed Seethala Yagam and installed Astadhigbhandhan Yantras. In the year 1919 AD, Rajas performed Poleramma Jatara in a grand, From then on, Jathara was celebrated regularly by the devotees.

On Ghatotsavam day, Kummari community who lives at Venkatagiri Kummari street prepares the Idol of Poleramma with Clay. Eyes will not be placed to the deity. This Idol will be taken out in a procession from Puttinill (Kummari street) to Mettinillu (In-law's Home at Jeenigala Vari street), Chakali House. Eyes will be placed after reaching in-laws house. Deity will be kept outside in the street for two days, during this time devotees offer special poojas to the deity. After two days, the deity will go around the streets of the Vekatagiri followed by Nimarjan. Nimarjanam will be performed at specially reserved place at Kaivalya river bed.

It is strictly followed that, devotees who are inside town at the time of Chatimpu are not supposed to leave town till Jathara ends.

From 1992 onward, Jathara event was performed by AP Endowements department.