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Virtual Shrine of Sri Venkateswara
Lord Venkateswara, popularly known as Balaji is the presiding deity of
the Tirumala Hills, in Andhra Pradesh India. He is one of the manifestations of Lord
Vishnu. He revealed Himself and settled at that place in deference to the prayers of Sage
Narayana, who did rigorous penance. The sage requested Lord Vishnu to settle there
showering his eternal grace on the human folk, who were very much depressed and who were
unable to follow the rigorous yoga practices to realize the God.
Tirumala, the seat of Balaji is surrounded by seven hills. Because of this He is also
named Lord of the seven hills. It is perhaps His wish, that He took abode in this place
which is also surrounded by several hills to bless the occu pants of this part of the
world.
Balaji has four hands. In the upper right hand, he hold the Chakra (wheel).
representing the wheel of time. In the upper left, he has a Sankha (conch), which
resembles (OM) signifying the Vedas. The right lower hand is directed towards his feet, an
indication to the devotees to surrender to him in all their difficulties. The lower left
hand rests on the left thigh, telling the devotees that the ocean of births and deaths is
only knee deep and he would take care of those who totally surrender to him with intense
faith and redeem their sins.
DATA SHEET:
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS |
Vaikunta Ekadasi |
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AUSPICIOUS DAY |
Saturdays & Purattasi month (tamil calender) |
VAHANA |
Garuda |
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SLOKAS |
Sriyahkkanthaya
kalyana nidhaye nidhayerthinam
Sri venkata nivasaya Srinivasaya Mangalam.
Salutations to You, Srinivasa. You reside in Thiruvenkata, all prosperity,
auspiciousness, reside in You. Your darsana is a festivity and you grant desiresVinaa Venkatesam Nanaadho Nanatha
Sadhaa Venkatesam Smaraami Smaraami
Hare Venkatesa Praseedha Praseedha
Priyam Venkatesa Prayaccha Prayaccha
Without you, Venkatesa, there is no other Lord. I remember you and worship
you always. Show mercy to me, Oh Vishnu, give me all that is good and pleasant. |
OTHER RECITALS |
SUPRAPATHAM: The link leads to
a site which contains the full Venkateswara Suprapatham (Sanskrit verses in the praise of
Lord Venkateswara which is usually played in the morning to wake up the God) in English -
both real audio and text. Also has the translation to a few verses. Enjoy it !!!
Bhaja Govindam &
Vishnu Sahasranamam |
FAVORITES FOOD |
Laadu, Vada, Adai, Tamarind rice, Curd/Yogurt rice, Garland made of Tulasi
leaves |
MAJOR TEMPLES IN INDIA |
Thirimalai Tirupathi Devastanam |
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TEMPLES IN US/ABROAD |
Australia New Jersey , Chicago Pittsburgh
+ Many more |
INTERESTING LINKS |
Balaji Online from devotees of Hong Kong |
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