Took the left after the Chittoor Toll Gate to see the Swayambu Varasiddhi Vinayaka in water. An amazing sight, though it was not for long, the queue was just too long.
Think it was Steinbeck who observed that the nature of people reflects the land. This area of AP is rough and tough and so were the people. They had no time for niceties.
Andhra Pradesh is rich in historical monuments. It posseses many holy temples with architectural beauty, which attract large numbers of pilgrims and tourists from inside and outside the country.
In Chittoor district are two sacred places not only for Andhra Pradesh but also for India. Tirupati and Tirumala here is Lord Venkateswara, who is also worshipped as `Balaji' by the north Indians. Tirumala lies in the midst of the Seshachalam hills, which are 2,000 feet above the sea level. It has also worldwide importance as a major tourist centre.
Srikalahasti is also a famous pilgrim centre and the temple here is dedicated to Lord Siva known as Vayulingam and considered as Dakshina Kasi.Apart from those two temples there is another famous temple in chittoor district that is Sri Vara sidhi Vinayaka Temple which is significant for its purity and rich heritage.
Think it was Steinbeck who observed that the nature of people reflects the land. This area of AP is rough and tough and so were the people. They had no time for niceties.
Was perturbed by the high charge (INR 51—almost the same amount as the Special Darshan at Tirupati), which we had to take as we hardly had any time. Also, it was a bit startling to find a hundi every 10 feet!
Andhra Pradesh is rich in historical monuments. It posseses many holy temples with architectural beauty, which attract large numbers of pilgrims and tourists from inside and outside the country.
In Chittoor district are two sacred places not only for Andhra Pradesh but also for India. Tirupati and Tirumala here is Lord Venkateswara, who is also worshipped as `Balaji' by the north Indians. Tirumala lies in the midst of the Seshachalam hills, which are 2,000 feet above the sea level. It has also worldwide importance as a major tourist centre.
Srikalahasti is also a famous pilgrim centre and the temple here is dedicated to Lord Siva known as Vayulingam and considered as Dakshina Kasi.Apart from those two temples there is another famous temple in chittoor district that is Sri Vara sidhi Vinayaka Temple which is significant for its purity and rich heritage.
Bramhostavams:
The annual Brahmotsavam commences from Ganesh Chaturthi. It goes on for 20 days with all traditional pomp and gaiety. The utsavamurthi (Festive idol) is taken out in procession on all the days colourfully decked on different vahanams (Carriages). The soulful participation of the devotees is praise worthy. The float festival attracts pilgrims from all over the country.
Below this the images of the Bramhostavam in the following order.
- Gramotsavam
- Hamsa Vahanam
- Peacock Vahanam
- Mooshika Vahanam
- Shasha Vahanam
- Vrishabha Vahanam
- Gaja Vahanam
- Rathotsavam(Chairot)
- Thiru Kalyanam
- Vadayathu Utsavam
- Details of Daily Sevas
Suprabatham, Binduteerthaabishekham (4.00 A.M to 5.00 A.M):
Rs.551/- 2 persons allowed. Devotees will be given 5 laddus, ½ Kg of pulihora, 1 shesha vastram, 1 blouse piece, 1 silver dollar.
Result: This Seva is for awaking the swamy, its pleasure to have the first Darshan of Swamiji. This can be experienced only by having first Darshan at early Morning.
Paalabhishekam(7.30 A.M to 8.00 A.M ,12.30 P.M to 1.00 P.M, 2.00PM to 2.30PM , 3.30PM to 4.00 PM and 5.45PM to 6.15 PM):
Rs. 150/- 1 or 2 persons allowed. Devotees should get minimum of 2 litres of milk.
SankataHaraGanapati Vratham(9.00 A.M to 12.00 Noon):Rs. 151/- 1 or 2persons are allowed. Devotees will be given 2 laddus.
Result: In Ganeshaporanam, this vratham has prominent role. This vratham was performed by Lord Krishna and Bramha. This Vratham can be performed by the couple those who don’t have children, for Business Development, for overcoming all the frustrations and especially for Court Case Salvations.
Special Abhishekam(5.30AM to 6.00AM, 9.00A.M to 10.00A.M , 11.00A.M to 12.00 noon,1.00PM to2.00PM and 6.15PM to 7.15PM):Rs. 500/- 2 persons allowed in the first instance along with children and 3 persons will be allowed later. Devasthanam will supply Pooja samagri.
Pavalimpu Seva (EkanthaSeva) (9.30 P.M to 10.00 PM):
Rs.150/- 2 persons allowed, Devotees should get the pooja samagri.
Result:Sri Ganapathi and Ammavaru will be rested in Addala Mandapam in the temple. The newly married couples, couples to have the children, the couples with problems in married life can perform this seva and can get the problems solved.
Nithya Kalyanotshavam:(11.00 AM to 12.00 PM)
616/-, 1 person or couple will be allowed per ticket. The devotees will be given shesha vastram, 1 blouse piece, 2 laddus and 2 vadas.
Result:The persons who are having KujaDosham (Objections for their Marriage) can get their problems by performing this seva.
Vunjala Seva:(6.30 PM to 7.30 PM)
250/-, 1 person or couple will be allowed per ticket. The devotees will be given 1 seshavastram, 1 blouse piece, 2 laddus and 2 vadas.
Result:They devotees will be having chance to keep the lord on their Shoulders and can go round the Temple and they send the lord to Sleep by swinging in the Cradle.
