SEVAS IN TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI TEMPLE

                             SEVAS IN TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI TEMPLE

        MOST OF US KNOW THE SEVAS WHICH ARE DONE IN TIRUMALA BUT WE DON’T KNOW HOW THEY ARE DONE. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE SOME DETAILS WHICH I CAME TO KNOW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPRABATHA SEVA

         Suprabatha Seva is done in early morning hours. Prathyusha Poojas starts with this Suprabatha Seva only. It is the first Seva done to Lord Venkateswara Swamy. It starts at 3.00A.m. Before this time temple Priests, Jeeyam Garulu, Ekangulu, Yadava Vamsikulu (Saniddigolla), who got the blessings of Lord Srinivasa come near the temple. They will ring the Temple bell near the Nagara Mandapam. First Sannidigolla enters into the temple through the Maha Dwaram. Then Preists also enters the temple. The keys of the temple are kept near the Kshetra Palaka near the Dwajasthamba and they will take his permission to open the temple doors. People who sing Suprbatham and the successors of Annamacharya will be ready along with their instruments to sing Maylukolupu (waking up Lord Srinivasa). Sannidhigolla opens the doors of BagaruVakili and goes inside with a Dhiviti (stick with fire) and Preists starts singing Suprabatham. It is followed by Sri Venkateswara Shotram, Prapathi, Mangala Sasanam. At the same time successors of Annamacharya play Thambura (musical instrument) and wake up Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Priests will now open the doors of Garbalayam and take the blessings of Lord Srinivasa by touching his feet and wakes him up. Curtain is placed in the front of the Lord. Main preist will offer Prasadam and Thambulam to the Lord. They will give  Navaneetha Harathi (Arthi) to the Lord. After reading Mangala Sasanam they will again open the doors and do Karpura Harathi and allow the devotees inside the temple. At this time the Darshan given by the god to the devotees is called as VISWAROOPA DARSANAM.  

      Around 200 to 250 devotees are permitted to view this Seva every day. The cost of the ticket is around 200Rs and can be purchased a day early from Vijaya Bank counter or procured from the Arjitham Officer by sending a D.D before hand.

 

SUDDHI

      After Suprabhata Seva from 3.30 A.m to 3.45 A.m temple is cleaned. All the flower decorations done on the day before night are removed and dropped in the well which is called as Poola Bavi which is in the Sampangi Pradakshina . They do so see that no one else will again use them. This process is called as NIRMALYA SUDDHI. 
 

ARCHANA

         Archana is also done in the early morning hours. For this pooja Jeeyam Garu (Priest) brings bamboo basket keeping it on his head which is filled with flowers and Tulasi garlands from the separate room which is meant for storing flowers. Before Archana, Abishekam is done to BOOGA SRINIVASA with Cow Milk, Turmeric water and, Sandal paste by chanting PurushaSuktam. After that idol is kept in its original place and Samprokshana is done to Boga Srinivasa and it is connected to the main deity with a golden thread. It is believed that through this thread power from the main deity flows to the Booga Srinivasa Idol. Pooja is done to main Deity and then Alankaram is done. By using Camphor Namam symbol is made on the face of Lord Srinivasa. He is also decorated with Yagnopaveetham. Later Lord Venketeswara’s feet, which are made of gold are kept on a (peetam) and Abishekam is done to them.  

THOMALASEVA

THOMALA SEVA

         This Seva is also called as BHAGAVATHI ARADANA. As a part of this Seva Lord is decorated with flowers. In 6 days of a week this Seva is done after Suddhi. Only on Fridays after Abishekam, ThomalaSeva is done.

This Seva is done between 3.45-4.30 A.M everyday but on Fridays it is done between 7-8 A.M. Ticket price is 220Rs and can be purchased daily at the beginning of the Vijaya bank or purchased from the agent Arijitham by sending a draft request. 

 

 

KOLUVU

KOLUVU

         After ThomalaSeva Durbar is conducted in Thirumamani Mandapam to Koluvu Srinivasa for 15 minutes. Panchangam and Usthavas to be conducted on that day are read out and accounts of the before day including denominations are handed over to Baliberam (Koluvu Srinivasa). Later Prasadam made of Sesame (Nuvvulu) and Jaggery (Bellam) is offered to Koluvu Srinivasa.

 

 

SAHASRA NAMARCHANA

           SahasraNamarchana is done from early morning 4.45 to 5.30. All thousand nama’s of Lord Vishnu given in Brahmanda Puranam are recited while doing Archana. After the completion of this Seva, with the Tulasi and flowers on the feet of Lord Venkateswara Pooja is done to Sridevi and Bhudevi. At that time Lakshmi SahasraNamalu given in Varaha Puranam are recited. Next Nakshatra Harathi and Karpura (Camphor) Harathi are given.  

FIRST BELL, PRASADAM

         First SayanaMandapam is cleaned and doors of BangaruVakili are closed. Bells in Tirumamani Mandapam are rung. Only Priest stay inside and offer curd rice, lemon rice, pongali (items prepared by using rice), laddus, vadas appalu, dosas, polilu. 

ASTOTHARA SATHANAMARCHANA

        Pooja is done by chanting all the 108 Names in  Varaha Purana. After finishing this Lakshminama Archana is done to Sridevi and Bhudevi.

SECOND BELL, PRASADAM

           After Astothara Sathanama Archana second bell will ring. Prasadam will be offered and then Thambulam and Harathi are offered.

SEVA’S “IN or at THE NIGHT TIME”

           Thomala Seva Is Done Again. Harathi is given. Astothara Sathanama Archana and Lakshmi Nama Archana are done again.Third bell rings and then Prasadham is offered to the Lord and Sarva Darshanam is strated again.  
 

EKANTHA SEVA

EKANTHA SEVA

               At around night 1.30 Pavalimpu Seva is done it is also called as Ekantha Seva. The Ticket price is Rs120, and can be purchased daily at the beginning of Vijaya Bank counter. There are no reservations for this Seva. In this Seva Bhoga Srinivasa Murti is placed in a swing held by silver chains. They will offer milk, fruits, almonds (badam) as Nivadyam. It is believed that at night time Lord Brahma will come here to pray the Lord so, they will arrange sufficient water for Lord Brahma in a silver bowl. They will sing Annamayya Sankirthanas to lead the Lord to sleep. Ekantha Seva is done to Bhoga Srinivasa Murti for 11months but in Dhanurmasa (Dec 15 –Jan15) it is done to Lord Krishna. With this Poojas will come to an end. 

Temple is closed at 2’oclock. All the doors are closed at they are sealed.

ASTA PADAPADMAARADANA

THIRUPPAVADA

ABHISHEKAM ON FRIDAY

SAHASRA KALASABHISHEKAM

ALL THE PICTURES ARE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK WHICH IS PUBLISHED BY TTD AND SRI VENKATESWARA BHAKTI CHANNEL. THE NAME OF THE BOOK IS GOVINDAM PARAMANANDAM.

SEVEN HILLS OF TIRUMALA TIRUPATI

 

  As we all know that Lord Venkateswara is also know as Lord of Seven Hills. I would like to publish information about the history behind the Seven Hills and why are they called with the respective name.

  According to Puranas Seven heads of Adishesa are the Seven Hills of Tirumala. The Seven peaks are called as Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri, Venkatadri.

SESHADRI

           Most important peak among the Saptagiris is Seshadri. Seshadri is named after Adishesa, divine Serpent on whom Lord Vishnu rests. There is a story behind this hill. During Dwapara Yuga, Vayu (wind god) reached Vaikuntam to visit Lord Vishnu. Adisesha did not allow him inside as Lord Vishnu was taking rest with his consort Lakshmi Devi. Vayu was not ready to go back without visiting Lord Vishnu, and they started to argue with each other. Lord Vishnu himself came to them, but they still continued the argument, that one is better than the other. Finally Lord Vishnu said Adishesa should hold the Anadha Shikara, one of the peaks of Meru Mountain and Vayu should try to blow off Adishesa from Meru Mountain. Who ever wins they will be declared stronger than the other. So, Adishesa held Meru Mountain tightly by coiling around it and Vayu tried to move it. Vayu used all his power to blow away the mountain but he could not move it. After sometime out of curiosity, Adisesha wanted to see what Vayu is doing and it lifted its head. In a fraction of second Vayu moved Anadha Sikaram along with Adishesa and dropped it at banks of river Swarnamukhi. According to Bhavisya Puranam this hill is called as Seshadri or Seshachalam.

Popular belief is Tirumala Tirupati is on the head of Adishesa, Ahobilam is on the body and Srisailam is on its tail. 

NEELADRI

          First devotee who gave her hair to god is NeelaDevi. Lord Srinivasa named this hill by her name as Neeladri. When Lord Srinivasa was hit by a Shepard on his head, a small portion of his scalp becomes bald. There is no hair growth over that place and this was noticed by Gandharva princess, Neeladevi. She felt such a handsome face should not have any defect. Immediately she cuts a portion of her hair and implants it on his scalp with her powers. As hair is considered as the beautiful aspect of women, Lord Srinivasa notices her sacrifice and he said all the hair given to him by devotees in Tirupathi belongs to Neeladevi. Giving our hair to god is the symbol of leaving our ego. The word “Talanelalu” is also came from her name. Many devotees give their hair to Lord Balaji. The daily quantity of hair collected is over one ton. This hair is sold by the temple organization by auction.

GARUDADRI

         As we all know Garuthmantha (Vahana of Lord Vishnu) killed his cousins (Kadruvas children, snakes). After killing the snakes to wash away the sin, he started praying for Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu was pleased by his prayers and came before Garuthmantha. Garuthmantha asked Lord Vishnu to allow him to come back to Vaikuntam. Lord Vishnu said he will be coming as a Swayambu on the Seven Hills and asked him to stay there in the form of a hill. This hill is called by his name as Garudadri.

ANJANADRI

          Kesari, the king of Vanaras (monkeys), married Anjanadri. They were childless for many years. So Anjanadri went to a hill near Akasa Ganga and did penance for several years. Later Vayu (wind god) gave a fruit to Anjanadri. As a result of eating that fruit given by Vayu she gave birth to Lord Hanuman. As Anjanadri did penance on this hill it is called as Anjanadri.

VRUSHABADRI

          In Kruthayuga, near Thumbura Theertha in Tirumala there lived a demon named Vrushabhasura. He is a devotee of Lord Siva. He used to cut his head daily and offer it as prasadam to Lord Siva. Every time as soon as he cut his head he used to get a new head. Lord Siva was pleased by his prayers and came before him. Vrushabhasura asked Lord Siva to fight with him. Lord Siva accepted it and the war went on for many days. Finally Vrushabhasura was defeated. Before dying as a mark of his attaining salvation at that palce he asked Lord Siva to name that hill by his name. So this hill is called by his name as Vrushabadri.

NARAYANADRI

         Narayana Maharshi wanted to do Penance to see Lord Vishnu. He asked Lord Brahma to show a appropriate place where there won’t be any disturbenses for his Penance. Lord Brahma showed him a place where he did Penance for Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu was pleased by his prayers, appeared before Maharshi. Narayana Maharshi asked Lord Vishnu to give a boon so that the hill will be popular by his name. So this hill is called by his name  as Narayanadri.  

VENKATADRI

         According to Bhavisyathara Puranam this is the place where Garuda brought Lord Vishnu from Vaikuntam. “VEM” means “sin” “KATA”  means remove(harinchatam).This means all sins will be removed in presence of the god. So this hill is called as Venkatadri .

KUKKE SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE

                      KUKKE SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

Kukke Subrahmanya Main Diety

In this post I would like to publish the details of the Naga Dosha Pooja performed at Kukke Subramanya Temple located in Karnataka. Naga Dosha Pooja includes Sarpa Samskara Pooja, Aslesha Bali Pooja, NagaPrathista.

Subrahmanya Idol in Kukke

Temple Timings:

Morning: 7A.M TO 1P.M

Evening: 3P.M TO 8P.M

Daily Pooja Timings :

Morning: 6 AM - 7 AM
Noon: 11 AM - 12 PM
Night: 7 AM - 7.45 PM

Goopuram Of Kukke Subramanya

          Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple is in Sulia Taluk of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. It is one of the ancient pilgrimage locations in India. Adi Sankaracharya also visited this place and referred this place as “BHAJE KUKKE LINGAM” in his “Subramanya Bhujangaprayata Stotram”.

         Sri Kukke Subramanya Khestra has been described in the”THIRTHAKSHETRA MAHIMANIPURANA” chapter of the Sahyadrikhanda comprised in the Sanathkumara Samhitha  of Skanda Purana.This kshetra is situated on the banks of river “Dhara” which originates in the Kumara mountains 

         It is surrounded by forest, mountains and rivers. On the way you can see many water falls, It is safe to travel during day time. On one side of the road u can see a river flowing. Buses are available from Bangalore, Manglore and Dharma kshetra. Dharma kshetra is 54kms from Kukke.

HISTORY

        According to puranas, after killing the demon rulers, Tharaka, Shurapadmasura and their followers, Lord Subrahmanya reached Kumara Parvatha with his brother Vinayaka and others. He was received by Lord Indra and his followers. Lord Indra prayed Lord Subrahmanya to marry his daughter Devasena. Lord Subrahmanya agreed for the marriage. The divine marriage took place on MARGASIRA SHUDHA SHASHTI  for which Lord Siva, Brahma,Vishnu  were also present.

BILADWARA CAVES

Biladwara

       Before Subramanya, the Serpent King, Vasuki used to stay here in in a large cave which is called as BILADWARA. It’s near ABAYA VINAYAKA TEMPLE (can see in the map given below). According to the Skandapurana, Garuda was once hunting for snakes and came across Vasuki hiding in Biladwara. Striking Vasuki with his mighty wings Garuda tried to kill him.Garuda became dazed by the poisonous flames emitting from Vasuki’s mouth. As they fought, the great sage Kasyapa Muni appeared and requested Garuda to leave Vasuki, who is a great devotee of Lord Siva. Garuda told the sage that he has no food from many days. Kasyapa told him to go to the Ramanaka Islands where snakes are available in plenty. Immediately Garuda went there and satisfied his hunger. Kasyapa muni told Vasuki to go to Kumara Kshetra in Sahayadri mountains and pray to Lord Siva, you will never be bothered by Garuda again.Vasuki went to Kumara Parvatha and got the blessings of Lord Siva. Lord Siva told Vasuki that he will be blessed by his son Subrahmanya who will come here in next Kalpa and he will remain by his side. Lord Subrahmanya came to Kumara Parvatha after killing Taraka and gave darshan to Vasuki  and blessed him that he will stay with him(Vasuki) in this place forever. Hence the poojas offered to Vasuki or Nagaraja are nothing but the poojas to Lord Subramanya.

 

KUMARADHARA RIVER

Kumaradhara River

  This holy river(Kumaradhra) originates from Kumara Parvatha. As the river flows through the rocks and thick forest area. It is believed that all skin diseases will be cured by taking bath in this river. Every pilgrim is  advised to take bath in this river before they enter the temple. Take care while taking bath, best to carry a tumbler with you.  Or  tumblers are available in the near by shops.

         In Treta Yuga, Lord Parasurama came to this place and took bath in this river to relieve himself for the sins of exterminating the Kshatriya's. In Dwapara Yuga Samba, son of Lord Krishna who was cursed to suffer from leprosy came to take bath here. By applying the mud from the riverbank over his body and bathing in the river he got cured from Leprosy. 

There are two Subrahmanya temples in Kukke

1. Adi Subrahmanya

2. Kukke Subrahmanya

ADI SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE

 

ADI SUBRAHMANYA TEMPLE

        Adi Subramanya temple is located in the north east of the main temple. It is compulsory to visit this temple to complete your pilgrimage to Kukke. Sarpa Samskara Pooja is performed in a large hall located close to Adi Subrahmanya Temple. Here Lord Subramanya is worshiped in an ant hill. It is said to have medical properties. Mud of the ant hill is kept outside in a plate while you are coming out in the queue.  Poojas done in this temple are 

NO	SEVAS	RS	TIME
1	Ksheerabhishekam	30.00	7 AM to 11.45AM
2	PanchamrithAbhishekam	50.00
3	Nandadeepa (1 month)	350.00	7 AM to 6 PM
4	Rangapooja	500.00	4 PM
5	Alankara Pooja	100.00	7 AM to 6 PM
6	Cloth TO Anthil	10.00	7 AM to 6 PM
7	Hannu Thuppa Samarpane	50.00	7 AM to 6 PM
8	Ashtotthara Archane	15.00	7 AM to 6 PM
9	Thrimadhura Samarpane	30.00	7 AM to 6 PM
10	Karthika Pooja	50.00	7 AM to 6 PM
11	Panchakajjaya	10.00	7 AM to 6 PM
12	Shodasha Namarchane	20.00	7 AM to 6 PM
13	Mangalarathi	5.00	7 AM to 6 PM
14	Hannukayi(Kayi per 1)	1.00	7 AM to 6 PM

 KUKKE SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE

          This is the main Subrahmanya Temple. You should take off your shirts while going in to this temple. Here you can see five headed Lord Subrahmanya Swamy, Vasuki ,and Adisesha (from top to bottom) in a single idol. There is a Garuda pillar covered with silver, in front of the main deity to protect the devotees from the poisonous flames of Serpent Vasuki.Around 12 noon elephant is brought near inner entrance of the temple (near Nagaprathista Mandapam) and  prays Lord Subrahmanya, Many people will gather to see this. It is better to be there much earlier as you can’t see this clearly if you are late. Be near the Nagaprathista Mandapam before the crowd gathers. 

Kukke Subramanya temple is very famous for Nagadosha Parihara poojas. Poojas performed here are 

1. Sarpa Samskara pooja

2. Aslesha Bali pooja

3. Nagaprathista

SARPA SAMSKARA POOJA

Sarpa Samskara Mandapam

     Sarpa Samskara Pooja is done to get rid of the Naga Dosham which we got by killing a snake. Sarpa Samskara Pooja is done for two days, so you have to stay there for two days. The pooja ticket is 2500 Rs, Nagaprathista is also included in it. You have to book the ticket one month in advance by sending a DD along with a letter mentioning the date you want to perform the pooja. Mention two more optional dates also. One ticket is enough for one family. Four members are allowed on one ticket. This pooja is done in Sarpa Samskara building which is in the park near Adi Subrahmanya temple. You have to sit according to your ticket numbers. Un married people who wanted to perform this pooja can sit beside their parents and they will do on behalf of him. There will be a priest for every one. He will perform the whole ritual.

DO AND DON’T’S DURING THIS POOJA

1. First take a bath in Kumaradhara River.

2. Don’t take breakfast on the first day of the pooja.

3. Don’t go into the main temple until you complete your second day pooja.

4. You should not have food outside (any restaurant). Food arrangements are made by the temple authorities for those who participate in this pooja. Food will be provided in the dining hall near Adi Subrahmanya temple.

5. Take care of your belongings during the pooja. Some of them have lost their valuables. Our priest has been warning us continuously. 

PROCEDURE OF THIS POOJA  

FIRST DAY

Time duration : Around 8.30 to 12.00  

 

1. Take a bath in the Kumaradhara River. Go to darshan in Adi Subrahmanya temple. Afterwards goto Sarpasamskara building and be ready by 8.30 A.M.  Male devoties should remove shirts, and should wear dhoti. Sit by your numbers . Numbers won’t be in order.

2. Near every number you will find a snake idol, 2 snakes made of wheat flour, one white towel and Flowers necessary for the pooja. You have to just go and sit there. Preist allotted to you will come to you.

3. Preist will take white towel from your and he will wear it.

4. There will be four Homa Kundas on the dais for four directions and there will be four main preists,four  for four  directions.

5. Main preist will tell Samkalpa and he will explain the importance of the pooja  and how it is performed. You will be given Theertham.

6. Main preist will start the Homam and your preist will take one snake from pooja and wrap in a cloth and he will place it in the Homa Kundam. So, this indicates that  Dahana Samskara of the snake which you killed is over.

7. Another snake made of wheat dough is taken by the preist and they will leave it some where out side. It is believed that, as that snake’s family grows on, our generations and our family also will be flourishing. 

This will complete your pooja on the first day.

8. Go to your room and take bath and change your clothes. Come to the dining hall in Adi Subrahmanya temple premises and have your lunch. You will be given Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Butter Milk.

9. As you participated in Dahana Samskara you should not enter in to the temple on that day. I think you should not go in to the Adi Subrahmanya temple also after the pooja.

10. Evening you can do Pradakshinas around the Adi Subrahmanya temple(outside only)  .

11. Dinner is forbidden. Tiffin will be provided by the temple at 6.30 P.M. Be there by 6.30 P.M.

 SECOND DAY

Time Duration:6A.M TO 8A.M

On second day we are asked to report by quarter to 6 A.M as pooja starts by 6A.M sharp.

 

1. All arrangements are made by the preists on the first day evening itself.

2. Go and sit in your places, where you performed your first day’s pooja. Same preist will attend.

3. Now you can see a snake rangoli filled with Turmeric powder and Kumkum, snake idol and Pindas .

4. On the first day, you completed Dhahanakanda Of the snake killed by you. Now you have to do Pindapradana. The whole ritual is done by the preist itself you need not do anything.

5. After the pooja preist will take the Pindas, and leave them outside. I think Pindas are also made of wheat flour. Now pooja is completed.

6. You will be called to take  blessings of the main preist.

7. Now GO PUJA is done outside the hall by the main preist and you have to do Pradakshinas to the cow.  You can do it while you are leaving after you complete   Brahmachari Pooja also. 

8. Now Brahmacharis will come into the hall. They will sit according to their age. Though dakshina is included in the ticket itself, you can see every one offering dhakshina to them and touching their feet.

9. Breakfast will be arranged by the temple itself. Go for the breakfast after the completion of the pooja. Milk, Coffee, Tea are also offered.

10. At 12p.m you have to attend for Nagaprathista. It will be done at Nagaprathista Mandapam, in premises of the main temple .GET SANKALPAM  DONE AT SANKALPA MANDIR. It is better to be there at the earliest as crowd gathers there to see elephant  praying Lord Subrahmanya. Meanwhile if you are interested you can do other poojas available depending upon the time. We went for Aslesha Bali pooja .

11. They will give you one full coconut and one half coconut and small sticks in the prasadam cover. We were told to keep those sticks in our pooja room and not to eat onion until we eat the sweet prepared by using those coconuts. As it takes 2 days to reach our place we were told to eat half coconut before eating outside.

12. Take your lunch at the dinning hall, in the main temple

ASLESHA BALI POOJA

      POOJAS ARE NOT DONE ON DHASHAMI, FASTING DAYS LIKE EKADASI, SHIVARATRI, ASTAMI, ECPLISE DAYS, AND FIFTEEN DAYS DURING ANNUAL FESTIVAL. JUST FIND OUT BEFORE PLANNING THE TRIP.

        Aslesha Bali pooja if performed on Aslesha Nakshatra, will give good results. It is believed that when performed on other days it won,t have power. In Kukke this pooja is performed in two shifts. Ticket for this pooja is 400Rs. You can get them in the counter. GOTO  SANKALPA MANDIR  IN THE MAIN TEMPLE AND GET SANKALPAM DONE BY ANY OF THE PREISTS AVAIALABLE THERE. After Sankalpa go to the Aslesha Bali pooja. Rangoli of a snake is drawn and Pindas made of rice are offered. We couldn’t see anything as so many people gathered there. Here also you are given cover of full coconut as prasadam. Prepare sweet using this coconut and don’t eat food or curry made using onion until you eat that coconut. 

NAGAPRATHISTA

        Ticket for NagaPrathista is 400Rs. Ticket should be obtained before 10 A.M. It is done near NagaPrathista Mandapam after MahaaPooja in the main temple. Ticket is given at the counter. Preist will come and do Abishekam with water to the idol of the snake. Small Square shaped stones on which snake are carved are kept in pooja and after pooja you are given Prasadam.

PRATHANA (PRAYER)  

        For marriage, Santhanaprapthi, Employment, and relief from chronic skin diseases and various problems, Prathana is performed after MahaPooja either at 12-20P.M or 7.30P.m. Devotees are required to obtain receipt from the Seva counter. Better find out the exact time.

OFFERINGS MADE HERE

ABAYA VINAYAKA TEMPLE

        Those who are suffering from Nagadosha will offer snakes idols which are made of silver in the hundi. They are available in the shops, small one costs around 50rs. Different organs shapes are made in silver, depending upon our problem we can offer them. For skin diseases you can offer skin shape made of silver it costs around 20Rs.

 

TEMPLES TO VISIT

1. Abaya Vinayaka Temple

2. Biladwara

3. Vana Durga Temple 

MAP OF THE HOTELS IN KUKKE

VANA DURGA TEMPLE

The Four Idols In AnandaNilayam, Tirumala Tirupati

            

      

                In the Garbalayam (ANANDANILAYAM) of TIRUMALA TIRUPATI there are four more idols apart from main deity. I would like to publish  information about them in this post.

DHRUVA BERAM

The main deity in the AnandaNilayam (Garbagriha) stands in a veerastana posture. It is called as DHRUVABERAM.This is the idol which we all see in the garbalayam. The idol stands majaestically to a height of 8 feet, in the centre of the sanctum directly beneath a golden gopuram called as ANANDA NILAYAM divya vimana. It is a swayambu .We can’t find Sridevi and Bhudevi beside him. Only because of his powers entire temple gets the power.MAKARAKANTI HARAM(chain) decorated to the main deity is decorated to malayappa swamy on  5^th day of Brahmaosthavam i.e on the day of GARUDA SEVA .Devotees believe it is good  if the  sun rays falling on this haram(chain) made of diamonds and rubies  reflect on them .

KOUTHUKA BERAM

This is a silver deity. According to the records it is donated by Pallava queen, Samavayi in 614A.D. She also gave 52 ornaments along with this deity. It is also called as BHOGA SRINIVASA. According to Agama Sastra, DHRUVA BERAM in any temple will have a Kouthukaberam. It is also called as BHOGA SRINIVASA. Daily DEEPARADHANA, PRASADAM, ABISHEKAM, EKANTASEVA etc are done to this BHOGA SRINIVASA. Abishekam is done to DHRUVA BERAM only on Fridays.This deity is always placed near the left foot of moolavar .On Wednesdays SAHASRA KALASABHISEKAM is done. During this abishekam this deity is connected to the main deity by a Pattu(Silk) thread. This deity is always placed to 45 degrees to the devotees who come to see the lord. This is because this tiny deity holds a PRAYOGA CHAKRA (ready to strike).

SNAPANA BERAM 

Apart from DHRUVA BERAM, the idol of UGRA SRINIVASA is the oldest idol in the temple. It was used as Utsava Murti till 11th century. It is called as SNAPANA BERAM. Once during the procession of this idol, fire accident took palce. They recognized this as UGRA SRINIVASA. Apart from other deities this deity will be alaong with Sridevi & Bhudevi. This deity is taken as procession decorated by all ornaments once in a year and brought back to Garbalaya before Sunrise.

UTSAVA BERAM

 MALAYAPPA SWAMY is the current Utsava Murti. He is along with Sridevi & Bhudevi. This deity is called as UTSAVA BERAM. It is also a Swayambu. It was found in 1339A.D. MALAYAPPA SWAMY idol is found in the pit in Malayappa Kona today this place is called as Thumbura Theertha Kona. All processions and Utsavas are done to MALAYAPPA  SWAMY. It is 3 feet height. When fire accident occurred in UGRA SRINIVAS procession, Srinvasa appeared in the dream of a devotee stating that Ugra Srinivas needs to be replaced by a new deity which will be found in the glades of the mountain. This MALAYAPPA Murti was found in the same place heard in the dream. 
 

BALI BERAM

Another small deity present in the garbalayam is BALI BERAM. It is also called as KOLUVU SRINIVASA.After performing thomala seva to the main deity, KOLUVU SRINIVASA is brought into the Astana Mandapam. In Astana Mandapam daily panchangam details of that day are read. Income of the previous day is also explained to the lord.

TEMPLES FOR NAGA DOSHA PARIHARA POOJA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftBnmlXgWxU                   TEMPLES FOR NAGA DOSHA PARIHARA POOJA

Hi in this post i would like to publish the details regarding Naga Dosha Pariharam. I will let you know all the details as far as i am aware of the temples where  Naga Dosha Pariharam can be performed.

1. Do not visit to any Vishnu temple immediately after performing Naga Dosha Parihara  pooja. You need to have head bath before you visit any Vishnu temple.

2. Do not offer Sastanga Namaskara in any Naga Devatha temple. 

3. Naga Dosha Nivarana pooja should not be performed nearer to the  montly date .Give atleast 8 days gap to conduct the pooja. You should not perform Naga Dosha Nivarana pooja if you are pregnant.

 

1) KUKKE SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE (KARNATAKA).

Performing Sarpa Samskara, Aslesha Nagabali pooja in KUKKE SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE (KARNATAKA).

 

  FOR DETAILED PROCEDURE OF SARPA SAMSAKARA POOJA  GO THROUGH  THE LINK    www.goopuram/kukke temple.com

 

 Sarpa Samskara are the two important Sarpa Dosha poojas that are done at Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple.

Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple Goopuram

          Kukke Subramanya Swamy temple is situated 285kms away from Bangalore. Aslesha Naga Bali pooja and

         You need to stay there for 2days. Accomidation is available. You have to book in advance. Cost of Sarpa Samskarapooja is 2500 Rs.Naga prathista is also includeded in it. Y ou have to send DD to the temple to book in advance .you have to book the pooja before one month otherwise tickets will not be available.Preist will be provided by the temple itself.. This pooja involves rituals similar to the ones done in death rites(sradha karma).   

         Aslesha  Bali pooja cost around Rs 400. It is known as Aslesha  Bali because it has to be performed on Aslesha Nakshatra. Nagaprathista cost around 400 Rs.

If performed in other days it has no power. Find out the details from temple authorities before you plan your tour.

For detailed information regarding Naga Dosha Pooja process, you can go through my post under Kukke Subrahmanya For Naga Dosha Parihara Pooja . 

Click the below link to view the post

www.goopuram/kukke temple.com

You can book the ticket  through the temple web site

 

http://www.kukketemple.com

2) KALAHASTI (ANDHRA PRADESH)

Naga Dosha Nivarana pooja in KALAHASTI (ANDHRA PRADESH)

             Remedy for Kalasarpa Dosham is to perform Rahu Ketu pooja once in   every sixmonths .Once in Dakshinayanam (July 15^th to Jan 15^th) & once in Uttarayanam (Jan 15^th to July 15^th).

            Those who cannot perform any other rituals like homas and japas, they can do this Rahu Ketu pooja in Kalahasti regularly as said above to get relief from Kalasarpadosham. 

           Kalahasti temple is the only temple that is kept open during Grahanam (Solar and Lunar Eclipse). Lord Siva here have all 27 Nakshatras and 9 Rashis in his Kavacham. Even purohits don’t touch the Sivalingam here with hands. 

It is one of the Pancha-Bootha Lingas. It is Vayu Lingam.

You can also go through the temple web site. 

http://www.srikalahasti.org/

          

3) TRYAMBAKESWARAM ( MAHARASTRA )

 Nagabali pooja in TRYAMBAKESWARAM (MAHARASTRA)

TEMPLE TIMINGS: 5.30 AM TO 9 PM

           Narayana Nagabali is one of the main rituals performed at Tryambakeshwar. Narayana Nagabali consists of two different Rituals. Narayana bali is done to get rid of Ancestral Curse (Pithru dosha or Pitru Sapa) while Naga Bali is done to get rid of sin performed by killing snake.

          Narayana Bali is done to fulfill the unsatisfied desires of the Ancestral souls which are struck in the Trisenku Swargam and trouble their progeny. In NagaBali ritual the funeral is performed to the body of snake made of dough. Wheat, Rice, Barli are made into powder and Sesame seads are added to it. All these are mixed with Cow milk and prepared as dough. Body of snake is made by this dough. It is treated as the body of the snake which was killed by us. Duration of Naga Bali pooja is 3 days. Kalasarpa dosha pooja is also done.

Important things to remember

 

1. You have to Perform Naga Bali pooja on an aspecious Muhurtham.

2. Naga Bali pooja should not be performed on Dasami, Ekadasi, Astami, Gokulastami, Sivaratri, Solar & Lunar Eclipse.

3. Naga Bali pooja should be performed 8 days the menses time.Should not perform it if you are pregnant.

4. Performing Nagabali on Shasti Thithi is aspecious. It comes twice in every month.

5. Aslesha Nakshatra is also aspecious for Nagabali pooja as the deity of the star is snake.

6. Do not go to any Vishnu temple immediately after performing Naga Dosha Parihara pooja. You need to have head bath first and later you can visit.

You can also visit this web site 

http://www.trimbakeshwar.com/ 

For Pooja Details Contact Local Pandit /Bramhin

1. Shree Ajit Vasant Chandwadkar

    sau.Manasi Ajit Chandwadkar
  170, Main Road, Opp. Satyanarayan Mandir
    Near Kushavarta Kund,
    Trambakeshwar Nashik 422212.
    Mobile:- +91 98 22 22 25 30

    Mobile: +91 92 70 40 24  75

    Land Line Phone: +91 25 94 23 40 70 

2. Pandit Mayur Girijashankar Thete
    Home no.291, Behind Kusharvart tirth,
    Next to ‘Mule Wada’,
    Trimbakeshwar,
    Dist- Nashik – 422 212
    Maharashtra State
    Contact no.- +91-2594-233540
                         +91-98602-86489
                         +91-95790-91391
                         +91-98507-50852

Web- www.panditmayurthete.blogspot.com
Email:thetemayur9@gmail.com 

4) RAMESWARAM (TAMILNADU)

Naga Prathista in RAMESWARAM (TAMILNADU)

           NagaPrathista done here in a correct process gives good results. NagaPrathista done in Rameswaram removes Naga Dosham which decends from our families (generations). After doing Naga Prathista in Rameswaram, perform Abishekam with the Ganga water taken by you. 

          Then go to Nagarkoil and perform poojas which completes the Naga Prathista process. NagarKoil is in Tamilnadu. It is 320kms from Rameswaram. Nagarcoil temple is dedicated to Nagaraja (Serpent king). This pooja removes your Nagadosham and Dosham to your coming generations.

                          
5) TIRUNAGESWARAM ( TAMILNADU )

Nagaprathista & Abishekam in TIRUNAGESWARAM(TAMILNADU)

Temple timings: 6 am -1pm& 4pm to 8.30pm

Phone number: 0435-2463354

           Tirunageswaram is in Tamilnadu. It is 6 kms from Kumbakonam.Tirunageswram is a Rahu temple.Rahu here is along with his consorts Nagavalli & Nagakanni. 

           Lord Siva (Nageswara swamy) and goddess (Girigujambikai) are also present in the separate shrine. Here Abishekam is done to Rahu. It is believed that milk turns into blue colour as it passes through the deity of Rahu. Performing Abishekam in Rahukalam is believed auspicious & on Sunday Rahukalam is too good. Time taken to complete abishekam for one batch is 15mins. Cost of the ticket for Abishekam is Rs100. Devotees also do Nagaprathista. So many people come to perform Abishekam in Rahukalm so it is better to be there at the starting of Rahukalam.

Timings of abishekam  are

Day	Morning		Evening
Sunday	9.30 Am	11.30 Am	*4.30 – 6.00 Pm
Monday	*7.30 Am – 9.00 Am		--	5.30 Pm
Tuesday	9.30 Am		*3.00 – 4.30 Pm	5.30 Pm
Wednesday	9.30 Am		-	5.30 Pm
Thursday	9.30 Am		*1.30 – 3.00 Pm	5.30 Pm
Friday	10.30 Am – 12.00 Am		--	5.30 Pm
Saturday	9.00 Am– 10.30 Am	11.30 Am	--	5.30 Pm

           * Abishekam timings will be changed on festivals   

RAHUKALAM TIMINGS 

Day	Timings
Sunday	4.30 – 6.00 Pm
Monday	7.30 – 9.00 Am
Tuesday	3.00 – 4.30 Pm
Wednesday	12.00 Noon -1.30 Pm
Thursday	1.30 – 3.00 Pm
Friday	10.30 – 12.00 Am
Saturday	9.00Am – 10.30 Am

ACCOMIDATION

You can stay in Kumbakonam.

Hotel Rayas is good. It will cost you around Rs 1200/-.

6) NAGABHARANAM

. Donating NAGABHARANAM (which is kept on SivaLingam) in any Siva temples.

           Donating Nagabharanam (which is kept on SivaLingam) made of gold, silver, copper depending on our fainancial status in any Siva temples. Ask your purohit to decorate it to Lord Siva by reciting Subramanya Mantram. 

           Aswini, Krutika, Arudra, Swati Nakshatras are aspecious. Perform this pooja on good Muhurtham, good Star and good Lagnam

   

           You should wake up early in the morning, have headbath and do fasting on that day. First pray Lord Vinayaka and perform Sarpasukta Sahitha Mahanyasa Poorvaka Ekadasa Rudrabishekam to Lord Siva with cow milk. 

          Sarpasuktam is a Suktam (Sloka) to pray Nagadevatha. Sarpasukta   Sahitha Mahanyasa Poorvaka Ekadasa Rudrabishekam, means they will do 11 times abishekam to Lord Siva by reciting Sarpa Sukta. Contact a good purohit for further details.

        

7)  SARPASUKTHA SAHITHA EKADASA MAHANYASAPURVAKA RUDRABHISHEKAM

Sarpasukta Sahitha Mahanyasa Poorvaka Ekadasa Rudrabishekam,  means they will perform 11 times Abishekam to Lord Siva by reciting Sarpa Suktam. Sarpa Suktam is a Sloka to pray Nagadevatha. Do see good Muhurtham.

8) GHATI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE, KARNATAKA 

                 

9) MANNARSALA TEMPLE, KERALA

              MANNARSALA is 32Kms from Alappuzha, Kerala. It is the largest snake temple in Kerala. unique feature of this temple is all the rituals are conducted by women priests. The main deity of the temple, set in the midst of lush green forests is serpent god Nagaraja. The temple also has shrines of  Nagaraja’s consorts Sarpa Yakshini and Naga Yakshini and his sister Naga Chamundi. This Nagaraja deity is said to be installed by Parasurama, son of  Jamathagni Maharishi. he did penance to please Nagaraja. this temple is one of the popular temples of snake worship and believed to be powerful. Mannarsala temple has over 30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among the trees. Women seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of the child they come to hold thanks giving ceremony, often give new snake images as offerings. A special turmeric paste available at this temple is believed to have some curative powers.

10)  MOPIDEVI, ANDHRA PRADESH

              

              Mopidevi is 5kms from Challapalli, Krishna district. It is 15kms from Machalipatnam (Bandur). Mopidevi is very famous temple. Subramanya Swamy here in Mopidevi is in the form of Sivalingam, there is a small hole on right side bottom of Panapatam. From that hole Subramanya Swamy comes and gives darshan to devotees. Naga Dosha Nivarana poojas are done here.

11) PEDAKAKANI, ANDHRA PRADESH

      Pedakakani temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. It is 7kms from Guntur. 

      It is Sri Ganga Bhramarambha Sametha Sri Malleswara Swamy. Pedakakani temple is very famous for Rahu – Ketu pooja. Timings of Rahu - Ketu pooja are 7AM TO 5 pm. Cost of this pooja is Rs 250/-. 

For more details contact ph no:0863-2556184. 

Temple web site is :

http://www.andhratemples.org/pedakakani/rahuketu.htm

12) BHAIRAVA KONA, ANDHRA PRADESH

              Bhairava kona is located in Ambavaram Kothapalli village, Cs Puram madal of Prakasam district. It is 120kms from Ongole. Reaching Bhairava Kona is not so difficult. Reach Ambavaram Kothapalli. Buses are available from 5:30 AM till 10 PM. Bhairavakona is a forest area between 3 hills.

              Bala Bhairava is the Kshetra Palaka. As Bhairava is a small child Durg Devi came here as Swayambu. Bhargava muni did tapasya here so Lord Siva came here as Swayambu. Lord Siva is called as “Bhargaswarudu”. It is believed that by visiting the Sasi Naga Lingam present here, our Naga Dosham will be removed. Devotees do 16-128 rounds (Pradakshinas) around the temple. Due to the order of Balabhairava, snakes and animals in this place do not harm devotees.

             Another intresting feature that attracts devotees to Bhairava Kona is that moonlight falls on the idol of Durga Devi on the day of Karthika Pournami (full moon day).

    8 temples are carved out of one rock and Lord Siva appears in 8 different forms.

1. Sasi Nagalingam
2. Rudra
3. Visveswara
4. Nagarikeswara
5. Bhargeswara
6. Rameswara
7. Mallikarjuna
8. Pakshamalika Linga

        There is a beautiful water fall located at Bhairava Kona. Many devotees visit this temple on Kartika full moon day & on wenesday.

13) SARPAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

            Sarpavaram is 6kms from Kakinanda. Sarpavaram temple is dedicated to Bhava Narayana Swamy. The story of this temple is narrated in Brahma Vyvarta Puranam. The great saint Agstya narrated this story to Saunaka and other saints in the Nymisharanyam (forest). 

            Kasyapa Maharishi married Kadru, to whom thousand serpents were born. Kadru asked her sons to go and embrace the tail of white horse of Lord Indra, so that she would make Vinata, the second wife of her husband as her slave. But they disobeyed to do so & were cursed by Kadru. 

       

           Ananta is one of the sons of Kadru, went around in search of a suitable place to do penance for Lord Vishnu by whose mercy he wanted to save his life. Lord Vishnu was pleased & appeared before him as Bhava Narayan Swamy and let Ananta to serve him as a comfortable bed for him.

          This is said to be the place where Takshaka (snake) killed Parikshith. Visiting Bhava Narayan Swamy having LakshmiDevi in his heart increases the compatability between the couple. Earlier when Buddha came here   snake named Muchalinda gave shade under its hoods (padaga).

14) SUBRAMANYA SWAMY, IN SINGARAYAPALEM, ANDHRA PRADESH

            This temple is in Singarayapalem, Mudinapalli Mandalam, Krishna district, Andhrapradesh.The main deity is a five .headed snake . In 1954 one Devine snake came to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Lake from Babaji Mattam and took its bath and was going back, and then it was seen by the two farmers. They threw stones at it. 

            Devine snake killed itself by hitting its head (to the ground). Villagers buried the body of the snake on the bank of a Chavurupalem lake.  The two farmers who threw stones lost their eyes. Farmers relaised their mistake and asked the snake to forgive them and they got their eyes back. On the same day night snake came into dream of the villagers and ordered to build a temple. 

           Next day morning villagers took out the body of the snake and were going as procession in the surrounding four villages. At one place they saw one black (kapila) cow coming out separately from the crowd and went to the lake near Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple and took bath in it and it did pradakshinas and started to dig the land there. 

          Villagers were surprised to see this and thought that place to be apt to construct a temple and brought the body of the snake and they performed the remaining customs. They built a temple there. Earlier it is called as Nageswara Swamy temple. Now temple was under taken by the endowment department of Andhra Pradesh. Temple was renovated and they changed the name as Valli Devasana Sametha Subramanya Swamy.

                Devotees suffering from Naga Dosham for marriage do Pradakshinas and perform Abishekam for 5 Tuesdays. It is proved that they get married before the 5 th Tuesday. Childless couples are also blessed with children they come to the temple after the birth of the child. Abishekam ticket is Rs 50/-.

                Recently also a snake came near the temple lake. People offen see a snake there. Offerring pongal to the god is found in this temple. Devotees give their hair to the god.

FESTIVALS

KALYANAM IS DONE ON SUDDHA SASHTI on the third day Radosthavam, THAPPOSTAVAM are done. Next Sahasra Deepaalankarana Seva is done. One lakh Bilvarchan is also done .

POOJAS

1. Abishekam.

2. Archana.

3. Astotharam

CONTACT
Phone Number -- 08674 234591 
 
ADDRESS

Subramanya Swamy Temple, 

Singarayapalem Village, 

Mudinepalli Mandalam, 

Krishna District, 

Andhra Pradesh.

Go through the video. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftBnmlXgWxU 

 http://wwww.ap7am.com/oldsite/videoscript/videosplay.php?id=26875


15)  NAGULAMADAKA

Nagulamadaka is one of the temples dedicated to Nagadevatha.  It is in the borders of Andrapradesh and Karnataka.

Sri Kukke Subramanya is called as "Adhi Subramanyam".Sri Ghati subramanya is called as "Madhya Subramanyam"  and Sri Nagulamadaka Subramanya Swamy is called as "Antya Subramanyam".