Sunday, 11 December 2016

Shri Padmavathy Amma - Tiruchanur Temple.



Tiruchanoor/Alamelu Mangapuram/Padmavathy Puram. 

 ♥ Beautiful Goddess Padmavathy Amma on Padma Sarovar ♥

The abode of Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi (Form of Shri Mahalakshmi), is one of the highly venerated places in the South, located five kms. from Tirupati, the temple dedicated to Sri Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Shri Venkateshwara, attracts thousands of devout pilgrims every day. The Goddess, also known as Alamelu Manga, is the inexhaustible source of compassion and love. According to tradition, the Mother Goddess manifested Herself in the holy Pushkarini called Padmasarovaram in a golden lotus. The Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the lotus in full splendour.

A temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana is situated on the eastern side of the Pushkarini. The Padma Purana gives a vivid description of the advent of the Goddess and subsequent wedding with Lord Srinivasa. 

The manifestation of Sri Padmavathi Devi occurred in the month of Karthika on Sukla Paksha Panchami when the star Uttarashada in the ascendent. The Brahmotsavam of the Goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Her avatara. This resplendent festival celebrated for ten days attracts devout pilgrims from far and wide. The Panchami Tirtham marks the highlight of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavam. Turmeric, Tulasi, Silk Saree and other sacred presents are brought from Tirumala Temple in an impressive procession on this occasion and offered to the Goddess. In an exquisitely decorated mandapam built on the banks of Padma Sarovaram, Sacred bath is offered to Goddess Padmavathi Devi and Sri Sudarsana Chakra amidst vedic chants. The ten-day Karthika Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanoor is a spectacular event witnessed by her myriads of devotees. It is also an occasion for all devotees to receive her benign grace in abundance.

Kalpavriksha Vahana Seva to Padmavathy Amma:


♥ Beautiful Goddess Padmavathy Amma on Kalpavruksha Vahanam ♥

This Seva will do on the fourth day morning in Ten-Days Karthika Brahmotsavams, Goddess is taken out in a procession on Kalpavruksha Vahanam signifying that She is the giver of boons to his devotees and fulfills their wishes”


According to Hindu mythology, Kalpavriksham is a wish-fulfilling divine tree which has the power to grant every wish of man. Its branches bore every kind of fruit and flower one wished for, and the apple of the tree was believed to have the virtue of conferring eternal life upon him or her who tasted it.

Scientifically called Adansonia digitata-Baobab which is also called the “Chemist Tree” is a tree whose average life is more than 2500 years and is one of the trees which are traditionally used for health promoting effects. According to the Padma Purana, this tree is the 'Parijatavriksha' - Night-flowering Jasmine.

Srimad Bhagavatham says that all those who took shelter under Kalpa vruksha will not have problems of starvation and poverty. The use of Kalpa Vruksha vahanam by Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi also denotes the importance given to environment, greenery and promotion of forests and cleans and pollution free atmosphere.





Chant with love♥

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.

Be happy !☺

Jai Sai Radhe Govinda
With Love


MURALI SAI♥

 
 

 




1 comment:

  1. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
    Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare.
    Very Super sir

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