Celebrating Temples, Festivals & Faith
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Onam is deeply connected with the spiritual and cultural traditions of Kerala. While the festival is celebrated in homes with colourful Pookalams, Onam Sadhya and family gatherings, Kerala's ancient temples become important centres of rituals, processions, music and traditional celebrations during the 10-day festival. For devotees and travellers, visiting Kerala's famous temples during Onam offers…
In the quiet village of Hemmaragala , near Nanjangud in Karnataka's Mysuru district, stands an ancient temple associated with Lord Krishna and the blessings of Santana (children and progeny) . The temple is popularly known as Sri Santhana Venugopala Swamy Temple , while devotees commonly call the deity Huchappa Gopala or Hucchu Gopala . The temple is particularly known as a place where couples…
Onam is Kerala's most popular harvest festival and one of the most celebrated festivals in South India. The festival is associated with the annual homecoming of King Mahabali and is celebrated by people across Kerala irrespective of religion and caste. The 10-day celebration begins with Atham and reaches its grand finale on Thiruvonam , the most important day of the festival. In 2026, Onam begins…
Tamil Nadu Temples to Ban Mobile Phones From September 1, 2026: What Devotees and Travellers Need to Know A visit to Tamil Nadu’s famous temples may soon feel different for devotees and travellers. The state’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has moved towards stricter restrictions on the use of mobile phones inside temple premises, with a statewide prohibition reported…
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple at Mallam is one of the prominent temples dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is located in Mallam in the Tirupati district and was formerly part of Nellore district. The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Subramanya Swamy , who is believed to be Swayambhu , meaning self-manifested. The temple attracts devotees from different parts of the…
Golagamudi Sri Venkaiah Swamy Aradhana Mahotsavam 2026 – Complete Festival Guide Introduction The Golagamudi Sri Venkaiah Swamy Aradhana Mahotsavam is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant festivals celebrated in Andhra Pradesh. Held every year at the revered Sri Venkaiah Swamy Temple in Golagamudi, near Nellore, the festival commemorates the Mahasamadhi (Aradhana) of the great saint…
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple , located at Tiruchanur near Tirupati , is one of the most important pilgrimage temples associated with Lord Venkateswara. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi Devi , the divine consort of Sri Venkateswara Swamy and an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Situated approximately 5 km from Tirupati , Tiruchanur is also popularly known as Alamelu Mangapuram .…
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a famous Vaishnava temple located at Narayanavanam in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh . The temple has immense religious significance because, according to local tradition, it is the sacred place where Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy married Goddess Padmavathi Devi , the daughter of King Akasa Raju. The presiding deity is worshipped as Sri Kalyana…
Krishna Leela Tour Package 2026: 3-Day Mathura-Vrindavan Yatra from Lucknow Are you planning to visit Mathura and Vrindavan during Krishna Janmashtami to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna? The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a special ‘Krishna Leela’ tour package for devotees who wish to explore the sacred places associated with Lord Krishna. Organised through the Uttar Pradesh State…
Varalakshmi Vratam 2026: Date, Significance, Story, Puja Vidhi and Rituals Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune and abundance. The festival is especially popular in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and is also observed by several communities in Maharashtra. In 2026, Varalakshmi Vratam…
