Tirupthi
The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to Lord Venkateswara will take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. It consists of a total 3550 Steps which makes a distance of 11 km.There are Four Gopurams(Temple Towers) on the way.
Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot
For those of you who would like to climb the hills to Tirumala to fulfil a vow, there are two well-laid stone footpaths leading to Tirumala. These paths are called sopanamargas.
The more ancient of the two sopanamargas which starts from Alipiri at the foot of the hills, is about 11 km in length, and is the commonly-used route.
Token facility is provided for pedestrian who come on foot to Tirumala through Gali Gopuram or Srivari Mettu.
Bio-Metric counters are established on these foot paths, to facilitate free darshan, free accommodation (P.A.C.) and free food facilities at Tirumala.
TTD provides following facilities to pilgrims who walk up the hills to Tirumala.
• Transportation of luggage, free of cost, to Tirumala. Pilgrims will be given a token when they deposit their luggage at any of the choultries in Tirupati, or at the Toll Gate in Alipiri. They can take delivery of their luggage at the Central Reception Office Counter at Tirumala.
• Drinking water along the footpath.
• Toilets
• Shelters at important points along the way for resting .
• Constant patrol by security forces to prevent pilgrims from being cheated or robbed by unscrupulous elements.
• Relay of religious programmes through the local broadcasting system .
• Twenty-four hour medical assistance all along the route .
• Canteens that supply refreshments.
APSRTC runs free buses from the Tirupati Railway station to Alipiri, with a frequency of 30 minutes. Pilgrims who intend to walk up the hills to Tirumala can use these buses.
https://www.gotirupati.com/by-walk-to-tirumala-hills/
Namaskaram. I just created one group to send message about our planning for Tirupati Tirumala by Walk in 2017. Shall we plann somewhere in October?
Will it be ok if we leave from our respective places around late night or early night so that we reach tirupati by 2 am or so.
we can start our walk by 3 am.. it will take 3 hours or 4 hours to reach tirumala.
we shall plan for kalyanotsavam also. by that way we can have good darisanam too.
we have to be there in Supatham entrance by 9 am. which means we need to be there in tirumala by 6 am so that we can take bath and get ready and to that entrance. for that we need to leave around 2 am or 2.30 am. what you people say?
do we need to add some more people to our group? any idea aditya, anirudh, rishab will be interested in joining us? any other people. but one thing for sure. less people more comfort. more people less comfort.
[1:10 PM, 6/15/2017] NandiniPrakash: They wouldn't join is my opinion
[1:26 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok
[1:26 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: then that is fine. we six of us will only be there for this trip.
[1:27 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: moment they open the kalyanotsavam ticket booking, i will book three tickets for 6 of us
[1:30 PM, 6/15/2017] NandiniPrakash: Vishaal prahlad too??
[1:37 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes... they also.. they need experience the walk and nature
[1:46 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okays Athimber
[1:47 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: let us plan well and with HIS grace let us have a very good nature experience and HIS darisanam too.
[2:03 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: 2017 Srivari Brahmotsavam will begin on Saturday, 23 September and ends on Sunday, 1 October
[2:05 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: we can go after this period. during this period there will be heavy crowd and all the sevas will not be performed during this period.
[2:11 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttdapp
[2:28 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Kandippa athimber... We shall plan and execute this... Let's plan on a weekend..
[2:33 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes.. good.. we shall leave on a saturday evening. we may reach around mid night or little late mid night. and start walking from that time. we may take 3 to 4 hours of walking. if we can reach around 1.30 or 2 am in tirupati. we can start walking from 2.30 or so. we may reach around 6 or 7 am. we may book for one accommodation. take bath and go for darisanam.
[2:34 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okay Athimber.. Am game for it
[2:36 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok good... each of us will have one back pack bag with one water bottle. we shall have one extra dress. minimum luggage easy for us to walk. we need not give our luggage to that counter to collect them in tirumala. we may waste time unwantedly
[2:40 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okay Athimber...
[1:51 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: Tirupati to Tirumala by Footpath - http://praveenjangira.blogspot.in/2011/09/tirupati-to-tirumala-by-footpath.html
Three friends or shall we say three musketeers, set out to take the challenge and complete the trek from Tirupati to Tirumala.
In the past one year, we had been to Tirupati 3 or 4 times. Whenever we want to go, we just pick up our car and drive to Tirupati. It is 250 kms from Bangalore and takes about 4 hours to drive. The route is pretty straight and the roads also good except for a small patch which is in bad state and some part of it is a single lane highway.
We started our journey on Thursday i.e. 22 Sep 2011 at night 10.00 pm from Marathalli. I went to my friends place and picked up his Etios and started driving towards Whitefield where we had to pick up another friend. At around 10.40 we started from Whitefield and headed straight towards Hoskote. The road from Hoskote is a national highway and is four lanes. You will see number of RTO check-posts on the way. Though, they are meant for commercial vehicles, sometimes they may stop you and try to make some money for chai-pani. We were also stopped at one such RTO check-post and the person started asking questions. Be calm and answer their questions without any hesitation and be bold. They will ask money in different forms (chai-pani, entry tax, border tax etc.) but they are not authorized to charge you anything and there are no such charges you need to pay if you have your own private vehicle meeting all legal requirements. We told him “no” to his demands and just moved on. On the way we stopped for a tea break. We saw another group joined us at the same tea stall and while talking we got to know that they are from Belgaum. My friend is also from a place close-by and so that interaction started and they probably were going for the first time so started asking questions and we were happy to answer them and help them understand. After some chit-chat, we greeted each other and they started moving forward and left before us. On the way, we saw them again and waved hands at each other like we do it when we are doing see-off to our friends and family members. The drive to Tirupati was very comfortable with one or two breaks we reached at the foothill around 2.00 AM.
We got to know that the vehicle movements from Tirupati to Thirumala is closed for few hours (between 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM) because of which there was some traffic at the foothill (place where the security check of vechiles happen)(Picture 1).
We were also stuck in that traffic, but after finding out that the trek on foot starts from here only, we started enquiring about the way and the parking for our vehicle. We got to know that there is a private bus stand, Balaji Bus Stand (picture 2), which provides parking for private vehicles.
We somehow requested people to move their cars and made some space to get ourselves out of the traffic and started searching for the parking lot. We came back for about 500 meters and found the place. You enter the place and keep going straight till the end of t… Read more
[2:08 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: just registered to find out what this Seva Electronic DIP. we may be selected randomly for any seva for any day.
[2:22 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: Booking for Kalyanotsavam for September opened today (16.06.2017) 10.00 am and few days are only available.
[2:24 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: may be next week or next month they will open for October. we need to book once they open the online booking. we have Oct 15th, 22nd and 29th (all sundays) as our options. please decide on a date.
[2:25 PM, 6/16/2017] PrakashV: When is Diwali?
[2:26 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: i think there are some limitations to book these seva tickets with the same email ids. so we need to have multiple email ids and registration for our next booking. with my registration i cant book now i think.
[2:27 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: deepavali is on 18th wednesday / 19th thursday october 2017
[2:30 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: it says, Dear User, You have recently availed / blocked an Seva booking with TTD. If availed, you can book seva only from 24/11/2017. If blocked try after 10 minutes.
[1:35 PM, 6/22/2017] +91 90083 70893: 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddi and preparations for Ekanta Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
02:30-03:00 hrs Suprabhatam Sunday to Saturday
03:00 - 04:00 hrs Sallimpu, Suddi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning I Bell and preparation for Abhishekam Friday
03:30 - 04:00 hrs Thomala Seva (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:00 - 04:30 hrs First Archana, Sahasranama Archana (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam and Nijapada Darsanam Friday
05:30- 07:00 hrs Special Seva- Vishesha Monday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Suddi Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Second Bell Tuesday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Sallimpu, Second Archana (Ekantam), Tiruppavada, Second Bell Thursday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Samarpana Friday
06:00 - 08:00 hrs SahasraKalasa Abhishekam Second Archana (Ekantam) and Bell Wednesday
06:30- 07:00 hrs FirstBell, Bali and Sattumura Sunday & Saturday
07:00 - 07:30 hrs Suddhi Second Archana (Ekantam), SecondBell,etc. Sunday & Saturday
07:00 - 08:00 hrs Thomala Seva and Arcahna (Ekantam) Friday
07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Sunday to Tuesday, Saturday
08:00 - 09:00 hrs Visesha Puja Monday
08:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Wednesday to Friday
12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanostavam,Brahmostavam,Vasanthostavam,Unjal Seva Sunday to Saturday
17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
18:00 - 20:00 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at Kolimi Mandapam and Procession along the Mada streets. Friday
19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi,Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell Sunday to Wednesday, Saturday
19:00 - 21:00 hrs Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Alankaram and Night Bell Thursday
20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Sunday to Wednesday, Saturday
20:00 - 21:00 hrs Suddhi,Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell Friday
21:00 - 01:00 hrs Poolangi Alankaram and Sarvadarshanam Thursday
21:00 - 22:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Friday
22:00 - 22:30 hrs Suddi and preparations for Ekanta Seva Friday
22:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Friday TirumalaDailySeva.pdfPDF17 kB
[1:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Kalyanotsavam for October 2017 is open. Shall we go ahead with booking. Which date is suitable? 22nd October?
[3:09 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: hi prakash
[3:09 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Hi
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: are you ready to book tickets for kalyanotsavam for october. i saw only 245 tickets available in the afternoon
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: if you are confirming, please book the kalyanotsavam ticket now itself or today itself. dont delay itt.
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: then we can plan our travel plans
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: 22nd october is ok for you and nandini
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: pavithra, is 22nd october ok for you, vishaal and prahlad?
[3:18 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: prakash, nandini, pavithra, are you all there?
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Am here
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Naan check pannitu sollaren Athimber...
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok
[3:23 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: @ Nandi, Once you come online msg parthutu text pannu..
[3:24 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Tirumala for the month of October.
[3:25 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: we shall try and figure out nature trail with pilgrimage.. i could identify #Kodachadri as next good place for our Nature-Pilgrimage Trail
[3:28 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Kodachadri Hill
Valur, Karnataka 577452
https://goo.gl/maps/N9TrNfccfJr
[3:32 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes... what do you think about this place @PrakashV?
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: any other locations which comes to your mind also can be shared here..
[4:11 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Place seems to be good and also read few reviews and that is also good...
[4:14 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: so, after TirmalaPilgrimageNatureTrail, we can plan for Kodachadri
Now that all the Saturdays and Sundays booking for Kalyanotsavam bookings are closed, we can't have Kalyanotsavam seva performed in the month of October. Our bad luck with our first attempt of Pilgrimage Nature Trail to Tirumala. Let us see whether we can try for other Seva like Arjitha Brahmotsavam or something like that
If we are not seriously interested in this Pilgrimage Nature Trails, we can drop it. It is all about our willingness and ability to devote some time for this.
Good morning to all. Since Kalyanotsavam booking is closed, shall we try for Arjitha Brahmotsavam?
Arjita Vasantotsavam is conducted daily as an abridged version of the Vasantotsavam. The seva is conducted in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam . The seva is offered to Sri Malayappa swami and His consorts - Sridevi and Bhudevi. The seva begins with perfumeries and scents applied to the deities. The veda pandits chant Purusha suktam, Narayana Suktam, Shri Suktam and Bhu Suktam. Abhishekam (sacred bath) is performed to the Lord and His consorts with sacred water, milk, curd, honey and turmeric. Next, sandal paste is applied to Sri Malayappa Swami and consorts. At the conclusion of the Seva, a perforated plate is held on top of the deities and water poured, creating a shower.
The ticket holder are given 2 small laddus as prasadam for this arjita seva. The duration of the seva is about one hour. At the conclusion of the seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
Is it ok? Shall we book the tickets now. 113 tickets are only available
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tirumala Timings
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tirumala Timings - Seva Start Time: 2:00 P.M
Reporting place: Supadam or Vaibhavotsava Mandapam. If Supadam is crowded, then devotees will be
informed about reporting at Vaibhavotsava Mandapam.
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva Details
In Arjitha Brahmotsavam, the rituals of Brahmotsavam are performed daily in an abridged manner in the
Vaibhavotsava Mandapam that is opposite to the Main temple (near Rambageecha). Arjitha
Brahmotsavam is performed after Kalyanotsavam. Where in Utsava murthi Lord Malayappa Swamy is
seated on the Pedda Sesha Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam and Hanumantha Vahanam and is worshiped
along with his Consorts.
After Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva, Devotees are allowed for Darshan through Supadam Entrance
Note:
1) Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tickets is non transferable
2) Ticket pre-ponement or postponement is not possible
3) Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva Tickets cancellation is subjected to T.T.D.
Arjita Brahmotsavam
Arjita Brahmotsavam is performed daily and is the abridged version of the Brahmotsavam event. The seva is done in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam where the vahanams (vehicles of the lord) are kept throughout the year. In the seva, Sri Malayappaswami is seated on Garuda Vahanam, Hanumanta Vahanam and Peddasesha Vahanam in that order and offered worship. This seva is conducted after the Dolotsavam is completed.
Each ticket allows 1 person to participate in the seva. Ticket holders would earlier get Vastra Bahumanam (traditional clothes as gift) but this practice is now discontinued. But you receive 2 small laddus for this seva. At the conclusion of this seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
i think i am not able to book online ticket due to some limitation of 180 days... so next i can book ticket only after 24th november. i am so sorry..
we shall look for our pilgrimage nature trail plans in november. is it ok?
i think we can try going there without any seva booking in the coming months whichever month you are all interested. it is going to be a good trek in the name of god and we will have good darshan and come back. what do you all say about this idea?
#Tirumala is our next plan for October 2017
Kollur - Kodachadri
[3:08 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Kodachadri
Kodachadri is located at a distance of 115 km from Shimoga town and 36 km from Hosanagara. Kodachadri is the highest peak (at an altitude of 1343 m above sea level) of Shimoga district in Karnataka state. Located in the middle of the Mookambika National Park, Kodachadri is home to many endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna. Kodachadri is famous for its wonderful sunrise and sunset.
The main attraction of Kodachadri is "Sarvajna Peetha" which is on the hilltop. It is believed that philosopher "Adi Shankaracharya" performed meditation at this place. The closest base to Kodachadri hills is Kollur which is at a distance of 20 kilometers. Kodachadri hills form a scenic backdrop of the famous Mookambika temple in Kollur.
It is believed that "Adi Mookambika" temple at Kodachadri village is the origin of Goddess Mookambika. This temple is said to be the original Mookambika temple, which is associated with the assassination of demon Mookasura by the lion riding Mother Goddess in nearby forests, where the demon Mookasura was disturbing the penance of the sages , devoted to the goddess.
Kodachadri hills are also a great place for Trekkers. Arisinagudi Waterfalls and Agastya Teertha Waterfalls are the points of interest nearby.
The best time to visit Kodachadri is from October to March.
Accommodation is not available at Kodachadri. You will have to stay at Kollur or Kundapura.
Distance from Kodachadri
Shimoga: 115 km
Hosanagar: 35 km
Kollur: 20 km
Mangalore: 147 km
Bangalore: 380 km
Reaching Kodachadri from Kollur
By Walk (18 km): Kollur - Karegatta - Volur - Kodachadri
By Vehicle (40 km): Kollur - Nagodi - Nittur - Gowrikere - Kodacahdri
#Kodachadri we can plan for December 2017
18kms trekking will be very tough i think. We may have to practice 10kms walk daily in our own area before venturing into this.
PrakashV: Okay..
[4:15 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: but Kollur to Kodachadri is 18 to 20 kms walk. it may take around 5 hours of continuous walk
[4:20 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Athimber ellaralayum mudiyuma?
[4:27 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: you tell me... is it possible for you
[4:33 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: there is one option available. out of this 23 odd kms of walking or 40 kms of driving, we can go in a jeep to a point from where we can have our trek for 9 kms. it will be a very nice pilgrim nature trail. Kodachadri TripTrekked to Kodachadri top after passing through Sagara and Sigandur. Visited Sigandur Temple on the way.sreenath.net
[4:39 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri https://sreenath.net/2008/05/01/kodachadri-trip/ Kodachadri Trek Guide, Jeep Ride, & Homestay Around KattinaholeKodachadri trek is situated at a distance of 420 Kms from Bangalore in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Being declared as the “Natural Heritage Site” by the Govt. of Karnataka, Kodachadri…trekkerpedia.com
[4:40 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://trekkerpedia.com/2015/01/kodachadri-trek-guide-shimoga-kollur-jeep-peak-camping-route/ Kodachadri Trek Guide, Jeep Ride, & Homestay Around KattinaholeKodachadri trek is situated at a distance of 420 Kms from Bangalore in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Being declared as the “Natural Heritage Site” by the Govt. of Karnataka, Kodachadri…trekkerpedia.com
[4:41 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://trekkerpedia.com/2015/01/kodachadri-trek-guide-shimoga-kollur-jeep-peak-camping-route/ Pathalagere,Kodachadri-Homestay,Stay,Resorts,accommodation,Guest housepathalagere.blogspot.com
[4:53 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://pathalagere.blogspot.in/ Simha Farms - Best Homestay in KodachadriSimhafarms is the best homestay nearby Kodachadri peak. We have villas, cottages for families and tents, dormitories for individuals and group of friendssimhafarms.com
#Kodachadri http://simhafarms.com/ looks bit expensive
Ahobilam
[3:57 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Ahobilam is another good destination
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Visiting Ahobilam
Details
Perumal (Lord) : Ahobila Nrisimha - Sitting posture in Chakrasana facing East (Main temple)
Thayar (Consort) : Lakhmi, Senjulakshmi
Other shrines : Jwala Nrisimha, Malola Nrisimha, Kroda Nrisimha, Karanja Nrisimha, Bhargava Nrisimha, Yaogananda Nrisimha, Kshatravata Nrisimha, Pavana Nrisimha
Pushkarani : Pavanasini, Bhargava, Indra, Nrisimha,Gaja Theerthams
Vimanam : Guhai (Cave)
Pratyaksham : Prahalada, Adivan Satakopan
Ahobilam is located in Karnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the hills of the eastern ghats, about 400 KM northwest of Chennai.
The temple consists of nine shrines to Lord Nrisimha located around a 5 KM circle. In addition to the nine shrines, there is a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan in the foothills of the mountain. Due to security reasons and the difficulty in performing daily worship, many of the utsava vigrahas of the nine shrines are kept in this temple.
Lower Ahobilam Temple
Garuda wished for a vision of Lord Nrisimha in the form of the Avathara. To fulfill his wish, the Lord settled in the hills around Ahobilam in the midst of dense forests in nine different forms. For this reason this hill came to be known as Garudadri, Garudachalam, and Garudasailam.
Ahobilam is the place where the Lord killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. Mahalakshmi took avathar as Senjulakshmi among the Senju, tribal hunters of the hills, and married the Lord.
Sri Ahobila Muth, one of the most important Sri Vaishnava religious institutions in India, was established by Sri Athivan Satakopan at the instructions of Lord Lakshmi Nrisimha of Ahobilam. In fact, the utsava moorthy of the Malola Nrisimha temple, one of the nine shrines of Ahobilam, is the presiding deity of Sri Ahobila Mutham. Sri Malolan accompanies Srimad Azhagiya Singar, the spiritual and titular head of Sri Ahobila Mutham, on his travels.
Thirumangai Azhvaar has sung ten verses about this temple in Periya Thirumozhi.
Sthala Puranam
The Himalayas rise high to the Everest in the north while the far south of India shows the deep sea - rather communion of the three oceans. The western region and the eastern region of the Peninsular India, on the other hand, while tapering towards Kanyakumari, exhibit a wide range of mountains known as Western Ghats present wholesome sceneries and adventurous travel both by rail and road, the Eastern Ghats display not only picturesque view but demonstrate divinity as well. The Eastern Ghats are likened to the great serpent Adhisesha basking in the sun with its head (or hood) at Thirumala, its middle at Ahobilam and its tail- end portion at Srisailam - all the three with famous temples on them.
The subject we have before us is Ahobilam. Of course, Thirupathi and Srisailam are also frequented pilgrimage centres. Ahobilam because of this special issue. Not only Mahabharatha; but also ancient puranas like Koorma Purana, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana mention about Ahobilam and its presiding deity Narasimha. In fact, Brahmanda Purana says that this place was once the palace of Hiranyakasipu who was … Read more
The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to Lord Venkateswara will take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. It consists of a total 3550 Steps which makes a distance of 11 km.There are Four Gopurams(Temple Towers) on the way.
Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot
For those of you who would like to climb the hills to Tirumala to fulfil a vow, there are two well-laid stone footpaths leading to Tirumala. These paths are called sopanamargas.
The more ancient of the two sopanamargas which starts from Alipiri at the foot of the hills, is about 11 km in length, and is the commonly-used route.
Token facility is provided for pedestrian who come on foot to Tirumala through Gali Gopuram or Srivari Mettu.
Bio-Metric counters are established on these foot paths, to facilitate free darshan, free accommodation (P.A.C.) and free food facilities at Tirumala.
TTD provides following facilities to pilgrims who walk up the hills to Tirumala.
• Transportation of luggage, free of cost, to Tirumala. Pilgrims will be given a token when they deposit their luggage at any of the choultries in Tirupati, or at the Toll Gate in Alipiri. They can take delivery of their luggage at the Central Reception Office Counter at Tirumala.
• Drinking water along the footpath.
• Toilets
• Shelters at important points along the way for resting .
• Constant patrol by security forces to prevent pilgrims from being cheated or robbed by unscrupulous elements.
• Relay of religious programmes through the local broadcasting system .
• Twenty-four hour medical assistance all along the route .
• Canteens that supply refreshments.
APSRTC runs free buses from the Tirupati Railway station to Alipiri, with a frequency of 30 minutes. Pilgrims who intend to walk up the hills to Tirumala can use these buses.
https://www.gotirupati.com/by-walk-to-tirumala-hills/
Namaskaram. I just created one group to send message about our planning for Tirupati Tirumala by Walk in 2017. Shall we plann somewhere in October?
Will it be ok if we leave from our respective places around late night or early night so that we reach tirupati by 2 am or so.
we can start our walk by 3 am.. it will take 3 hours or 4 hours to reach tirumala.
we shall plan for kalyanotsavam also. by that way we can have good darisanam too.
we have to be there in Supatham entrance by 9 am. which means we need to be there in tirumala by 6 am so that we can take bath and get ready and to that entrance. for that we need to leave around 2 am or 2.30 am. what you people say?
do we need to add some more people to our group? any idea aditya, anirudh, rishab will be interested in joining us? any other people. but one thing for sure. less people more comfort. more people less comfort.
[1:10 PM, 6/15/2017] NandiniPrakash: They wouldn't join is my opinion
[1:26 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok
[1:26 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: then that is fine. we six of us will only be there for this trip.
[1:27 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: moment they open the kalyanotsavam ticket booking, i will book three tickets for 6 of us
[1:30 PM, 6/15/2017] NandiniPrakash: Vishaal prahlad too??
[1:37 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes... they also.. they need experience the walk and nature
[1:46 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okays Athimber
[1:47 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: let us plan well and with HIS grace let us have a very good nature experience and HIS darisanam too.
[2:03 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: 2017 Srivari Brahmotsavam will begin on Saturday, 23 September and ends on Sunday, 1 October
[2:05 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: we can go after this period. during this period there will be heavy crowd and all the sevas will not be performed during this period.
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[2:28 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Kandippa athimber... We shall plan and execute this... Let's plan on a weekend..
[2:33 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes.. good.. we shall leave on a saturday evening. we may reach around mid night or little late mid night. and start walking from that time. we may take 3 to 4 hours of walking. if we can reach around 1.30 or 2 am in tirupati. we can start walking from 2.30 or so. we may reach around 6 or 7 am. we may book for one accommodation. take bath and go for darisanam.
[2:34 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okay Athimber.. Am game for it
[2:36 PM, 6/15/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok good... each of us will have one back pack bag with one water bottle. we shall have one extra dress. minimum luggage easy for us to walk. we need not give our luggage to that counter to collect them in tirumala. we may waste time unwantedly
[2:40 PM, 6/15/2017] PrakashV: Okay Athimber...
[1:51 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: Tirupati to Tirumala by Footpath - http://praveenjangira.blogspot.in/2011/09/tirupati-to-tirumala-by-footpath.html
Three friends or shall we say three musketeers, set out to take the challenge and complete the trek from Tirupati to Tirumala.
In the past one year, we had been to Tirupati 3 or 4 times. Whenever we want to go, we just pick up our car and drive to Tirupati. It is 250 kms from Bangalore and takes about 4 hours to drive. The route is pretty straight and the roads also good except for a small patch which is in bad state and some part of it is a single lane highway.
We started our journey on Thursday i.e. 22 Sep 2011 at night 10.00 pm from Marathalli. I went to my friends place and picked up his Etios and started driving towards Whitefield where we had to pick up another friend. At around 10.40 we started from Whitefield and headed straight towards Hoskote. The road from Hoskote is a national highway and is four lanes. You will see number of RTO check-posts on the way. Though, they are meant for commercial vehicles, sometimes they may stop you and try to make some money for chai-pani. We were also stopped at one such RTO check-post and the person started asking questions. Be calm and answer their questions without any hesitation and be bold. They will ask money in different forms (chai-pani, entry tax, border tax etc.) but they are not authorized to charge you anything and there are no such charges you need to pay if you have your own private vehicle meeting all legal requirements. We told him “no” to his demands and just moved on. On the way we stopped for a tea break. We saw another group joined us at the same tea stall and while talking we got to know that they are from Belgaum. My friend is also from a place close-by and so that interaction started and they probably were going for the first time so started asking questions and we were happy to answer them and help them understand. After some chit-chat, we greeted each other and they started moving forward and left before us. On the way, we saw them again and waved hands at each other like we do it when we are doing see-off to our friends and family members. The drive to Tirupati was very comfortable with one or two breaks we reached at the foothill around 2.00 AM.
We got to know that the vehicle movements from Tirupati to Thirumala is closed for few hours (between 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM) because of which there was some traffic at the foothill (place where the security check of vechiles happen)(Picture 1).
We were also stuck in that traffic, but after finding out that the trek on foot starts from here only, we started enquiring about the way and the parking for our vehicle. We got to know that there is a private bus stand, Balaji Bus Stand (picture 2), which provides parking for private vehicles.
We somehow requested people to move their cars and made some space to get ourselves out of the traffic and started searching for the parking lot. We came back for about 500 meters and found the place. You enter the place and keep going straight till the end of t… Read more
[2:08 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: just registered to find out what this Seva Electronic DIP. we may be selected randomly for any seva for any day.
[2:22 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: Booking for Kalyanotsavam for September opened today (16.06.2017) 10.00 am and few days are only available.
[2:24 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: may be next week or next month they will open for October. we need to book once they open the online booking. we have Oct 15th, 22nd and 29th (all sundays) as our options. please decide on a date.
[2:25 PM, 6/16/2017] PrakashV: When is Diwali?
[2:26 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: i think there are some limitations to book these seva tickets with the same email ids. so we need to have multiple email ids and registration for our next booking. with my registration i cant book now i think.
[2:27 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: deepavali is on 18th wednesday / 19th thursday october 2017
[2:30 PM, 6/16/2017] +91 90083 70893: it says, Dear User, You have recently availed / blocked an Seva booking with TTD. If availed, you can book seva only from 24/11/2017. If blocked try after 10 minutes.
[1:35 PM, 6/22/2017] +91 90083 70893: 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddi and preparations for Ekanta Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
02:30-03:00 hrs Suprabhatam Sunday to Saturday
03:00 - 04:00 hrs Sallimpu, Suddi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning I Bell and preparation for Abhishekam Friday
03:30 - 04:00 hrs Thomala Seva (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:00 - 04:30 hrs First Archana, Sahasranama Archana (Ekantam) Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam and Nijapada Darsanam Friday
05:30- 07:00 hrs Special Seva- Vishesha Monday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Suddi Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Second Bell Tuesday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Sallimpu, Second Archana (Ekantam), Tiruppavada, Second Bell Thursday
06:00 - 07:00 hrs Samarpana Friday
06:00 - 08:00 hrs SahasraKalasa Abhishekam Second Archana (Ekantam) and Bell Wednesday
06:30- 07:00 hrs FirstBell, Bali and Sattumura Sunday & Saturday
07:00 - 07:30 hrs Suddhi Second Archana (Ekantam), SecondBell,etc. Sunday & Saturday
07:00 - 08:00 hrs Thomala Seva and Arcahna (Ekantam) Friday
07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Sunday to Tuesday, Saturday
08:00 - 09:00 hrs Visesha Puja Monday
08:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Wednesday to Friday
12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanostavam,Brahmostavam,Vasanthostavam,Unjal Seva Sunday to Saturday
17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva Sunday to Thursday, Saturday
18:00 - 20:00 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at Kolimi Mandapam and Procession along the Mada streets. Friday
19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi,Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell Sunday to Wednesday, Saturday
19:00 - 21:00 hrs Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Alankaram and Night Bell Thursday
20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Sunday to Wednesday, Saturday
20:00 - 21:00 hrs Suddhi,Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell Friday
21:00 - 01:00 hrs Poolangi Alankaram and Sarvadarshanam Thursday
21:00 - 22:00 hrs Sarvadarshanam Friday
22:00 - 22:30 hrs Suddi and preparations for Ekanta Seva Friday
22:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Friday TirumalaDailySeva.pdfPDF17 kB
[1:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Kalyanotsavam for October 2017 is open. Shall we go ahead with booking. Which date is suitable? 22nd October?
[3:09 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: hi prakash
[3:09 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Hi
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: are you ready to book tickets for kalyanotsavam for october. i saw only 245 tickets available in the afternoon
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: if you are confirming, please book the kalyanotsavam ticket now itself or today itself. dont delay itt.
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: then we can plan our travel plans
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: 22nd october is ok for you and nandini
[3:10 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: pavithra, is 22nd october ok for you, vishaal and prahlad?
[3:18 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: prakash, nandini, pavithra, are you all there?
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Am here
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Naan check pannitu sollaren Athimber...
[3:22 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: ok
[3:23 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: @ Nandi, Once you come online msg parthutu text pannu..
[3:24 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Tirumala for the month of October.
[3:25 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: we shall try and figure out nature trail with pilgrimage.. i could identify #Kodachadri as next good place for our Nature-Pilgrimage Trail
[3:28 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Kodachadri Hill
Valur, Karnataka 577452
https://goo.gl/maps/N9TrNfccfJr
[3:32 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: yes... what do you think about this place @PrakashV?
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: any other locations which comes to your mind also can be shared here..
[4:11 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Place seems to be good and also read few reviews and that is also good...
[4:14 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: so, after TirmalaPilgrimageNatureTrail, we can plan for Kodachadri
Now that all the Saturdays and Sundays booking for Kalyanotsavam bookings are closed, we can't have Kalyanotsavam seva performed in the month of October. Our bad luck with our first attempt of Pilgrimage Nature Trail to Tirumala. Let us see whether we can try for other Seva like Arjitha Brahmotsavam or something like that
If we are not seriously interested in this Pilgrimage Nature Trails, we can drop it. It is all about our willingness and ability to devote some time for this.
Good morning to all. Since Kalyanotsavam booking is closed, shall we try for Arjitha Brahmotsavam?
Arjita Vasantotsavam is conducted daily as an abridged version of the Vasantotsavam. The seva is conducted in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam . The seva is offered to Sri Malayappa swami and His consorts - Sridevi and Bhudevi. The seva begins with perfumeries and scents applied to the deities. The veda pandits chant Purusha suktam, Narayana Suktam, Shri Suktam and Bhu Suktam. Abhishekam (sacred bath) is performed to the Lord and His consorts with sacred water, milk, curd, honey and turmeric. Next, sandal paste is applied to Sri Malayappa Swami and consorts. At the conclusion of the Seva, a perforated plate is held on top of the deities and water poured, creating a shower.
The ticket holder are given 2 small laddus as prasadam for this arjita seva. The duration of the seva is about one hour. At the conclusion of the seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
Is it ok? Shall we book the tickets now. 113 tickets are only available
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tirumala Timings
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tirumala Timings - Seva Start Time: 2:00 P.M
Reporting place: Supadam or Vaibhavotsava Mandapam. If Supadam is crowded, then devotees will be
informed about reporting at Vaibhavotsava Mandapam.
Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva Details
In Arjitha Brahmotsavam, the rituals of Brahmotsavam are performed daily in an abridged manner in the
Vaibhavotsava Mandapam that is opposite to the Main temple (near Rambageecha). Arjitha
Brahmotsavam is performed after Kalyanotsavam. Where in Utsava murthi Lord Malayappa Swamy is
seated on the Pedda Sesha Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam and Hanumantha Vahanam and is worshiped
along with his Consorts.
After Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva, Devotees are allowed for Darshan through Supadam Entrance
Note:
1) Arjitha Brahmotsavam Tickets is non transferable
2) Ticket pre-ponement or postponement is not possible
3) Arjitha Brahmotsavam Seva Tickets cancellation is subjected to T.T.D.
Arjita Brahmotsavam
Arjita Brahmotsavam is performed daily and is the abridged version of the Brahmotsavam event. The seva is done in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam where the vahanams (vehicles of the lord) are kept throughout the year. In the seva, Sri Malayappaswami is seated on Garuda Vahanam, Hanumanta Vahanam and Peddasesha Vahanam in that order and offered worship. This seva is conducted after the Dolotsavam is completed.
Each ticket allows 1 person to participate in the seva. Ticket holders would earlier get Vastra Bahumanam (traditional clothes as gift) but this practice is now discontinued. But you receive 2 small laddus for this seva. At the conclusion of this seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
i think i am not able to book online ticket due to some limitation of 180 days... so next i can book ticket only after 24th november. i am so sorry..
we shall look for our pilgrimage nature trail plans in november. is it ok?
i think we can try going there without any seva booking in the coming months whichever month you are all interested. it is going to be a good trek in the name of god and we will have good darshan and come back. what do you all say about this idea?
#Tirumala is our next plan for October 2017
Kollur - Kodachadri
[3:08 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Kodachadri
Kodachadri is located at a distance of 115 km from Shimoga town and 36 km from Hosanagara. Kodachadri is the highest peak (at an altitude of 1343 m above sea level) of Shimoga district in Karnataka state. Located in the middle of the Mookambika National Park, Kodachadri is home to many endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna. Kodachadri is famous for its wonderful sunrise and sunset.
The main attraction of Kodachadri is "Sarvajna Peetha" which is on the hilltop. It is believed that philosopher "Adi Shankaracharya" performed meditation at this place. The closest base to Kodachadri hills is Kollur which is at a distance of 20 kilometers. Kodachadri hills form a scenic backdrop of the famous Mookambika temple in Kollur.
It is believed that "Adi Mookambika" temple at Kodachadri village is the origin of Goddess Mookambika. This temple is said to be the original Mookambika temple, which is associated with the assassination of demon Mookasura by the lion riding Mother Goddess in nearby forests, where the demon Mookasura was disturbing the penance of the sages , devoted to the goddess.
Kodachadri hills are also a great place for Trekkers. Arisinagudi Waterfalls and Agastya Teertha Waterfalls are the points of interest nearby.
The best time to visit Kodachadri is from October to March.
Accommodation is not available at Kodachadri. You will have to stay at Kollur or Kundapura.
Distance from Kodachadri
Shimoga: 115 km
Hosanagar: 35 km
Kollur: 20 km
Mangalore: 147 km
Bangalore: 380 km
Reaching Kodachadri from Kollur
By Walk (18 km): Kollur - Karegatta - Volur - Kodachadri
By Vehicle (40 km): Kollur - Nagodi - Nittur - Gowrikere - Kodacahdri
#Kodachadri we can plan for December 2017
18kms trekking will be very tough i think. We may have to practice 10kms walk daily in our own area before venturing into this.
PrakashV: Okay..
[4:15 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: but Kollur to Kodachadri is 18 to 20 kms walk. it may take around 5 hours of continuous walk
[4:20 PM, 7/7/2017] PrakashV: Athimber ellaralayum mudiyuma?
[4:27 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: you tell me... is it possible for you
[4:33 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: there is one option available. out of this 23 odd kms of walking or 40 kms of driving, we can go in a jeep to a point from where we can have our trek for 9 kms. it will be a very nice pilgrim nature trail. Kodachadri TripTrekked to Kodachadri top after passing through Sagara and Sigandur. Visited Sigandur Temple on the way.sreenath.net
[4:39 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri https://sreenath.net/2008/05/01/kodachadri-trip/ Kodachadri Trek Guide, Jeep Ride, & Homestay Around KattinaholeKodachadri trek is situated at a distance of 420 Kms from Bangalore in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Being declared as the “Natural Heritage Site” by the Govt. of Karnataka, Kodachadri…trekkerpedia.com
[4:40 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://trekkerpedia.com/2015/01/kodachadri-trek-guide-shimoga-kollur-jeep-peak-camping-route/ Kodachadri Trek Guide, Jeep Ride, & Homestay Around KattinaholeKodachadri trek is situated at a distance of 420 Kms from Bangalore in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Being declared as the “Natural Heritage Site” by the Govt. of Karnataka, Kodachadri…trekkerpedia.com
[4:41 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://trekkerpedia.com/2015/01/kodachadri-trek-guide-shimoga-kollur-jeep-peak-camping-route/ Pathalagere,Kodachadri-Homestay,Stay,Resorts,accommodation,Guest housepathalagere.blogspot.com
[4:53 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Kodachadri http://pathalagere.blogspot.in/ Simha Farms - Best Homestay in KodachadriSimhafarms is the best homestay nearby Kodachadri peak. We have villas, cottages for families and tents, dormitories for individuals and group of friendssimhafarms.com
#Kodachadri http://simhafarms.com/ looks bit expensive
[3:57 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Ahobilam is another good destination
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Visiting Ahobilam
Details
Perumal (Lord) : Ahobila Nrisimha - Sitting posture in Chakrasana facing East (Main temple)
Thayar (Consort) : Lakhmi, Senjulakshmi
Other shrines : Jwala Nrisimha, Malola Nrisimha, Kroda Nrisimha, Karanja Nrisimha, Bhargava Nrisimha, Yaogananda Nrisimha, Kshatravata Nrisimha, Pavana Nrisimha
Pushkarani : Pavanasini, Bhargava, Indra, Nrisimha,Gaja Theerthams
Vimanam : Guhai (Cave)
Pratyaksham : Prahalada, Adivan Satakopan
Ahobilam is located in Karnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the hills of the eastern ghats, about 400 KM northwest of Chennai.
The temple consists of nine shrines to Lord Nrisimha located around a 5 KM circle. In addition to the nine shrines, there is a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan in the foothills of the mountain. Due to security reasons and the difficulty in performing daily worship, many of the utsava vigrahas of the nine shrines are kept in this temple.
Lower Ahobilam Temple
Garuda wished for a vision of Lord Nrisimha in the form of the Avathara. To fulfill his wish, the Lord settled in the hills around Ahobilam in the midst of dense forests in nine different forms. For this reason this hill came to be known as Garudadri, Garudachalam, and Garudasailam.
Ahobilam is the place where the Lord killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. Mahalakshmi took avathar as Senjulakshmi among the Senju, tribal hunters of the hills, and married the Lord.
Sri Ahobila Muth, one of the most important Sri Vaishnava religious institutions in India, was established by Sri Athivan Satakopan at the instructions of Lord Lakshmi Nrisimha of Ahobilam. In fact, the utsava moorthy of the Malola Nrisimha temple, one of the nine shrines of Ahobilam, is the presiding deity of Sri Ahobila Mutham. Sri Malolan accompanies Srimad Azhagiya Singar, the spiritual and titular head of Sri Ahobila Mutham, on his travels.
Thirumangai Azhvaar has sung ten verses about this temple in Periya Thirumozhi.
Sthala Puranam
The Himalayas rise high to the Everest in the north while the far south of India shows the deep sea - rather communion of the three oceans. The western region and the eastern region of the Peninsular India, on the other hand, while tapering towards Kanyakumari, exhibit a wide range of mountains known as Western Ghats present wholesome sceneries and adventurous travel both by rail and road, the Eastern Ghats display not only picturesque view but demonstrate divinity as well. The Eastern Ghats are likened to the great serpent Adhisesha basking in the sun with its head (or hood) at Thirumala, its middle at Ahobilam and its tail- end portion at Srisailam - all the three with famous temples on them.
The subject we have before us is Ahobilam. Of course, Thirupathi and Srisailam are also frequented pilgrimage centres. Ahobilam because of this special issue. Not only Mahabharatha; but also ancient puranas like Koorma Purana, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana mention about Ahobilam and its presiding deity Narasimha. In fact, Brahmanda Purana says that this place was once the palace of Hiranyakasipu who was … Read more
[3:57 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: #Ahobilam is another good destination
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Visiting Ahobilam
Details
Perumal (Lord) : Ahobila Nrisimha - Sitting posture in Chakrasana facing East (Main temple)
Thayar (Consort) : Lakhmi, Senjulakshmi
Other shrines : Jwala Nrisimha, Malola Nrisimha, Kroda Nrisimha, Karanja Nrisimha, Bhargava Nrisimha, Yaogananda Nrisimha, Kshatravata Nrisimha, Pavana Nrisimha
Pushkarani : Pavanasini, Bhargava, Indra, Nrisimha,Gaja Theerthams
Vimanam : Guhai (Cave)
Pratyaksham : Prahalada, Adivan Satakopan
Ahobilam is located in Karnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the hills of the eastern ghats, about 400 KM northwest of Chennai.
The temple consists of nine shrines to Lord Nrisimha located around a 5 KM circle. In addition to the nine shrines, there is a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan in the foothills of the mountain. Due to security reasons and the difficulty in performing daily worship, many of the utsava vigrahas of the nine shrines are kept in this temple.
Lower Ahobilam Temple
Garuda wished for a vision of Lord Nrisimha in the form of the Avathara. To fulfill his wish, the Lord settled in the hills around Ahobilam in the midst of dense forests in nine different forms. For this reason this hill came to be known as Garudadri, Garudachalam, and Garudasailam.
Ahobilam is the place where the Lord killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. Mahalakshmi took avathar as Senjulakshmi among the Senju, tribal hunters of the hills, and married the Lord.
Sri Ahobila Muth, one of the most important Sri Vaishnava religious institutions in India, was established by Sri Athivan Satakopan at the instructions of Lord Lakshmi Nrisimha of Ahobilam. In fact, the utsava moorthy of the Malola Nrisimha temple, one of the nine shrines of Ahobilam, is the presiding deity of Sri Ahobila Mutham. Sri Malolan accompanies Srimad Azhagiya Singar, the spiritual and titular head of Sri Ahobila Mutham, on his travels.
Thirumangai Azhvaar has sung ten verses about this temple in Periya Thirumozhi.
Sthala Puranam
The Himalayas rise high to the Everest in the north while the far south of India shows the deep sea - rather communion of the three oceans. The western region and the eastern region of the Peninsular India, on the other hand, while tapering towards Kanyakumari, exhibit a wide range of mountains known as Western Ghats present wholesome sceneries and adventurous travel both by rail and road, the Eastern Ghats display not only picturesque view but demonstrate divinity as well. The Eastern Ghats are likened to the great serpent Adhisesha basking in the sun with its head (or hood) at Thirumala, its middle at Ahobilam and its tail- end portion at Srisailam - all the three with famous temples on them.
The subject we have before us is Ahobilam. Of course, Thirupathi and Srisailam are also frequented pilgrimage centres. Ahobilam because of this special issue. Not only Mahabharatha; but also ancient puranas like Koorma Purana, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana mention about Ahobilam and its presiding deity Narasimha. In fact, Brahmanda Purana says that this place was once the palace of Hiranyakasipu who was … Read more
[4:00 PM, 7/7/2017] +91 90083 70893: Visiting Ahobilam
Details
Perumal (Lord) : Ahobila Nrisimha - Sitting posture in Chakrasana facing East (Main temple)
Thayar (Consort) : Lakhmi, Senjulakshmi
Other shrines : Jwala Nrisimha, Malola Nrisimha, Kroda Nrisimha, Karanja Nrisimha, Bhargava Nrisimha, Yaogananda Nrisimha, Kshatravata Nrisimha, Pavana Nrisimha
Pushkarani : Pavanasini, Bhargava, Indra, Nrisimha,Gaja Theerthams
Vimanam : Guhai (Cave)
Pratyaksham : Prahalada, Adivan Satakopan
Ahobilam is located in Karnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the hills of the eastern ghats, about 400 KM northwest of Chennai.
The temple consists of nine shrines to Lord Nrisimha located around a 5 KM circle. In addition to the nine shrines, there is a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan in the foothills of the mountain. Due to security reasons and the difficulty in performing daily worship, many of the utsava vigrahas of the nine shrines are kept in this temple.
Lower Ahobilam Temple
Garuda wished for a vision of Lord Nrisimha in the form of the Avathara. To fulfill his wish, the Lord settled in the hills around Ahobilam in the midst of dense forests in nine different forms. For this reason this hill came to be known as Garudadri, Garudachalam, and Garudasailam.
Ahobilam is the place where the Lord killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. Mahalakshmi took avathar as Senjulakshmi among the Senju, tribal hunters of the hills, and married the Lord.
Sri Ahobila Muth, one of the most important Sri Vaishnava religious institutions in India, was established by Sri Athivan Satakopan at the instructions of Lord Lakshmi Nrisimha of Ahobilam. In fact, the utsava moorthy of the Malola Nrisimha temple, one of the nine shrines of Ahobilam, is the presiding deity of Sri Ahobila Mutham. Sri Malolan accompanies Srimad Azhagiya Singar, the spiritual and titular head of Sri Ahobila Mutham, on his travels.
Thirumangai Azhvaar has sung ten verses about this temple in Periya Thirumozhi.
Sthala Puranam
The Himalayas rise high to the Everest in the north while the far south of India shows the deep sea - rather communion of the three oceans. The western region and the eastern region of the Peninsular India, on the other hand, while tapering towards Kanyakumari, exhibit a wide range of mountains known as Western Ghats present wholesome sceneries and adventurous travel both by rail and road, the Eastern Ghats display not only picturesque view but demonstrate divinity as well. The Eastern Ghats are likened to the great serpent Adhisesha basking in the sun with its head (or hood) at Thirumala, its middle at Ahobilam and its tail- end portion at Srisailam - all the three with famous temples on them.
The subject we have before us is Ahobilam. Of course, Thirupathi and Srisailam are also frequented pilgrimage centres. Ahobilam because of this special issue. Not only Mahabharatha; but also ancient puranas like Koorma Purana, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana mention about Ahobilam and its presiding deity Narasimha. In fact, Brahmanda Purana says that this place was once the palace of Hiranyakasipu who was … Read more