Melkote idol Walks to near Ramanujachary

The devotional legend of Ramanujacharya retrieving the utsava murti (Selva Pillai or Ramapriya) from Delhi, the idol is said to have miraculously run or walked to him like a child responding to its parent's call.

The Miracle in TraditionRamanujacharya, unable to identify the idol among the sultan's looted treasures, spent the night in prayer. The next morning, he sang Andal's "Mayanai Mannu" and called out "Adiyen Vareeren, Enthan Selva Pillai!" (Come, my beloved child!). The murti then emerged from the princess's chamber, ran to him, and sat on his lap, astonishing the court and prompting the sultan to release it.

Symbolic ElementsThis event, part of Srivaishnava hagiographies, emphasizes the deity's living presence and devotion's power, with the idol's movement mirroring other miracles like utsava murtis walking at Srirangam or Srivilliputtur to greet Ramanuja.

The princess's attachment adds a layer of interfaith devotion, as she reportedly followed the idol to Melkote.

Detailed Sequence

Ramanuja arrives at the sultan's court, fails to identify the idol among looted treasures, and spends the night in prayer. The next morning, he sings Andal's "Mayanai Mannu" (a Tamil verse praising the Lord's beauty) and calls out, "Adiyen Vareeren, Enthan Selva Pillai!" ("I have come, my beloved child!"). The murti then emerges, runs across the floor, climbs onto Ramanuja's lap, and embraces him, astonishing the sultan and court, who witness its lifelike movement.

Context and Symbolism

This occurs after the princess (Bibi Nachiyar) had treated the idol as her play-doll ("Cheluva Pillai"), growing deeply attached. The miracle prompts the sultan to release it, renaming it "Selva Pillai" ("cherished child") due to its childlike response. The princess follows in devotion, merging with the Lord or receiving a shrine at Melkote.

 This hagiographic motif parallels other archa murti miracles, emphasizing bhakti's power over the deity's apparent inertness.

Festival 

the story of the utsava murti Selva Pillai (Ramapriya) being retrieved by Ramanujacharya and its miraculous walk to him is celebrated during the annual Vairamudi Festival at Melkote.

Vairamudi Festival

The Vairamudi Utsava, held in the Tamil month of Aani (June-July), is the most famous festival at Melkote, where the deity Cheluvanarayana Swamy is adorned with the sacred diamond crown (Vairamudi).

The festival commemorates the divine glory and miraculous aspects of the deity, including the legend of its retrieval and living presence.

During the festival, the procession of the deity through the town is believed to bring prosperity and blessings to the locals, linking it closely to the legendary narratives involving

  Ramanujacharya and the deity’s miraculous story. The diamond crown itself is kept under strict government custody and ceremonially brought out only during this festival, emphasizing the sacredness attached to Melkote’s divine heritage.

This festival embodies and honors the deep devotion, temple heritage, and miraculous tales like the idol walking to Ramanujacharya in the temple’s spiritual ethos.

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తిరుమలలో డిసెంబర్ నెల విశేష పర్వదినాల తేదీలు.. - December month 2025 festivals

తిరుమలలో డిసెంబర్ నెల విశేష పర్వదినాల తేదీలు..

   

             

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గీతా జయంతి, మోక్షద ఏకాదశి

#డిసెంబర్‌ 02 మంగళవారం - 

ప్రదోష వ్రతం

#డిసెంబర్‌ 03 బుధవారం - 

జ్యేష్ఠ కార్తె

#డిసెంబర్‌ 04 గురువారం - 

పౌర్ణమి, దత్త జయంతి. 

#డిసెంబర్‌ 07 ఆదివారం - సంకటహర చతుర్థి.

#డిసెంబర్‌ 15 సోమవారం - 

మూల కార్తె, ఏకాదశి.

#డిసెంబర్‌ 16 మంగళవారం - ధనుర్మాస పూజ, ధనుర్మాసం ప్రారంభం.

#డిసెంబర్‌ 18 గురువారం - మాస శివరాత్రి.

#డిసెంబర్‌ 19 శుక్రవాంర - 

అమావాస్య

#డిసెంబర్‌ 24 బుధవారం- 

క్రిస్మస్ ఈవ్

#డిసెంబర్‌ 25 గురువారం - 

క్రిస్మస్.

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స్కంద షష్టి.

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పుష్య పుత్రాద ఏకాదశి, వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి / ముక్కోటి ఏకాదశి.```

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అమావాస్య డిసెంబర్ 19వ తేదీ 4:59 AM నుంచి డిసెంబర్ 20వ తేదీ 7:13 AM వరకు.```

#*తిరుమలలో డిసెంబర్ నెల విశేష పర్వదినాల తేదీలు.. ఏ రోజు ఏంటి?*```

డిసెంబర్ నెలలో తిరుమలలో నిర్వహించే పర్వదినాలు, విశేష ఉత్సవాల జాబితాను టీటీడీ అధికారులు విడుదల చేశారు. 

ప్రతి నెలలో శ్రీవారికి నివేదించే కార్యక్రమాలు, పండగలు, వివిధ విశేష ఉత్సవాలకు సంబంధించిన జాబితాను సంబంధిత నెల ప్రారంభానికి ముందే విడుదల చేయడం ఆనవాయితీగా వస్తోన్న విషయం తెలిసిందే.

ఇందులో భాగంగా డిసెంబర్‌లో నిర్వహించే పండగల జాబితాను విడుదల చేశారు. 

2వ తేదీన మంగళవారం- 

చక్రతీర్థ ముక్కోటితో డిసెంబర్ నెల విశేష ఈ ఉత్సవాలకు శ్రీకారం చుట్టనున్నారు టీటీడీ అధికారులు. 

శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో 4వ తేదీన- గురువారం కార్తీక పర్వ నిర్వహిస్తారు. అదే రోజున తిరుమంగైయాళ్వార్ శాత్తుమొర ఉంటుంది. 

5వ తేదీన శుక్రవారం తిరుప్పాణాళ్వార్ వర్ష తిరు నక్షత్రం కార్యక్రమం జరుగుతుంది.

16న మంగళవారం నాడు- 

ధనుర్మాసం ఆరంభమౌతుంది. 

ఈ సందర్భంగా శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో తిరుప్పావైని వినిపిస్తారు. ఈ మాసంలో తిరుప్పావై పాశురాలను పఠిస్తారు. ధనుర్మాసం ముగిసేంత వరకూ 

ఈ పాశురాలు తిరుమలలో ఆధ్యాత్మిక వాతావరణనాన్ని రెట్టింపు చేస్తాయి. 

19వ తేదీ శుక్రవారం తొందార్పప్పోడియాళ్వార్ వర్ష తిరు నక్షత్రం ఉత్సవం ఉంటుంది. అదే రోజున శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో అధ్యయనోత్సవాలు ప్రారంభమౌతాయి. 

డిసెంబర్ 29న సోమవారం శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో చిన్న శాత్తుమొరను నిర్వహిస్తారు.

30వ తేదీ మంగళవారం నాడు వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి ఉత్సవాలకు శ్రీకారం చుట్టనున్నారు. శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో వైకుంఠ ద్వార దర్శనాలు మొదలయ్యేది ఆ రోజే. జనవరి 8వ తేదీ వరకు ఇవి కొనసాగుతాయి. అదే రోజున శ్రీమలయప్ప స్వామివారు.. దేవేరులతో కలిసి స్వర్ణ రథోత్సవం మీద ఊరేగుతారు. 

31న బుధవారం నాడు వైకుంఠ ద్వాదశి ఉత్సవాలు, శ్రీవారి చక్రస్నానాన్ని నిర్వహిస్తారు.

తిరుమల శ్రీవారి ఆలయంలో డిసెంబర్ 30 నుండి జనవరి 8వ తేది వరకు నిర్వహించనున్న వైకుంఠ ద్వార దర్శనాలకు టీటీడీ విస్తృత ఏర్పాట్లు చేపట్టింది. ఇందులో భాగంగా సామాన్య భక్తులకు పెద్దపీట వేస్తూ పలు నిర్ణయాలు తీసుకుంది. వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి, వైకుంఠ ద్వాదశి, నూతన సంవత్సరం సందర్భంగా మొదటి మూడు రోజుల వైకుంఠ ద్వార దర్శనాలకు అంటే డిసెంబర్ 30, 31, జనవరి 1వ తేదీలకు ఎలక్ట్రానిక్ డిప్ ద్వారా సర్వ దర్శన టోకెన్లను ఆన్ లైన్ లో కేటాయించనున్నారు. కుటుంబ సభ్యులందరికీ అందుబాటులో ఉండే విధంగా 1+3 విధానంలో టోకెన్లు జారీ చేస్తారు.

నవంబర్ 27 నుండి డిసెంబర్ 1వ తేది వరకు ఎలక్ట్రానిక్ డిప్ నమోదుకు అవకాశం ఉంటుంది. మొదటి మూడు రోజులకు వైకుంఠ ద్వార దర్శనాలకు నవంబర్ 27వ తేది ఉదయం 10 గంటల నుండి డిసెంబర్ 1వ తేది సాయంత్రం 5 గంటల వరకు టీటీడీ వెబ్ సైట్, మొబైల్ యాప్ లో ఏపీ గవర్నమెంట్ బాట్ లో టీటీడీ ఆలయాల విభాగంలో ఎలక్ట్రానిక్‌ డిప్ కు వివరాలు నమోదు చేసుకోవాల్సి ఉంటుంది. 

chennai 2 days trip with kanchipuram

Here’s a 2-day tour plan around Chennai covering beautiful beaches, famous kanchipuram temples, and nearby attractions — 

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🗓️ Day 1 – Chennai City Highlights

 Temples & Beaches inside Chennai

Morning:

🛕 Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore) – Ancient Shiva temple (Dravidian architecture)

🛕 Parthasarathy Temple (Triplicane) – 8th-century Vishnu temple

Afternoon:

🕉️ Ashtalakshmi Temple (Besant Nagar) – Unique 8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi

🍽️ Lunch near Besant Nagar

🌴 Relax at Elliot’s Beach (Besant Nagar Beach)

Evening:

🌅 Marina Beach Sunset – Longest urban beach in India

🏛️ Walk along Marina Promenade – Light House view, Vivekananda House

Overnight Stay: Chennai city hotel (Mylapore / T.Nagar / Besant Nagar)

– Day -2;

 Kanchipuram Route (Spiritual Trail) 🕕 Start early (6:30 AM)

Drive to Kanchipuram (2 hrs)

🛕 Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple

🧵 Visit Kanchipuram Silk Saree weaving centre

🍛 Lunch at  (Kanchipuram)

🌇 Return to Chennai, 

chennai 2 days trip

Here’s a 2-day tour plan around Chennai covering beautiful beaches, famous temples, and nearby attractions — 

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🗓️ Day 1 – Chennai City Highlights

 Temples & Beaches inside Chennai

Morning:

🛕 Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore) – Ancient Shiva temple (Dravidian architecture)

🛕 Parthasarathy Temple (Triplicane) – 8th-century Vishnu temple

Afternoon:

🕉️ Ashtalakshmi Temple (Besant Nagar) – Unique 8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi

🍽️ Lunch near Besant Nagar

🌴 Relax at Elliot’s Beach (Besant Nagar Beach)

Evening:

🌅 Marina Beach Sunset – Longest urban beach in India

🏛️ Walk along Marina Promenade – Light House view, Vivekananda House

Overnight Stay: Chennai city hotel (Mylapore / T.Nagar / Besant Nagar)

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🗓️ Day 2 – Around Chennai (Spiritual + Scenic)

Temple + Seaside day trip

Option A – Mahabalipuram Route (South Chennai, ECR Road)

🕕 Early start (7 AM)

🚗 Drive via East Coast Road (ECR) – scenic sea view route

🛕 Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Injambakkam)

🛕 ISKCON Temple (Injambakkam)

☕ Breakfast 

🪨 Mahabalipuram (UNESCO Site) – Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Pancha Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball

🌊 Relax at Mahabalipuram Beach

🏖️ Optional: Covelong Beach (Kovalam) for water sports

Return to Chennai by evening (around 7 PM)

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Marathwada Liberation Day or Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din—is celebrated every year on 17th September

Marathwada Liberation Day or Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din—is celebrated every year on 17th September to mark the liberation of the Marathwada region from the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and its integration into the Indian Union in 1948

The liberation of Marathwada from the Nizam's rule was shaped by several key historical events between Indian independence in 1947 and Operation Polo in September 1948

This day commemorates the end of Nizam's rule in the Marathwada region (now part of Maharashtra), thanks to the Indian military action known as Operation Polo which lasted five days and resulted in Hyderabad State, including Marathwada, joining India on 17 September 1948.

1947 – Indian Independence and Princely State Dilemma:

After India gained independence, princely states like Hyderabad (which included Marathwada) were allowed to join India or Pakistan, or remain independent. The Nizam of Hyderabad decided to stay independent, which sparked unrest among the majority Hindu population of the state.

Rise of the Razakars and Popular Unrest:

The Nizam's resolve to remain separate was enforced by the Razakars, a paramilitary force led by Qasim Razvi, who conducted violent acts against pro-Indian sections and minorities. This escalated tensions, and local leaders and common citizens in Marathwada organized uprisings and protests, forming a significant part of the freedom movement

Operation Polo – The Police Action:

On September 13, 1948, the Indian Army launched a five-day military campaign known as Operation Polo against the Hyderabad State. The army overran the forces loyal to the Nizam and the Razakars by September 17, 1948, forcing the Nizam to surrender and formally integrating Hyderabad, including Marathwada, into the Indian Union

On September 17, 1948, the Nizam announced a ceasefire as his forces—including the Razakars—were overwhelmed and suffered heavy casualties. The formal surrender of Hyderabad’s army followed, and key Razakar and Nizam leaders, including Qasim Razvi, were arrested.

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Thiru Kovilur-Vamana avatar- One of the 108 Divya Desams

Thiru Kovilur, also known as Tirukovilur, is a historically and spiritually significant town located in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is famous for its ancient temples, especially the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple and Veeratteswarar Temple, and is closely associated with Tamil saints and spiritual legends.

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Key Attractions in Thiru Kovilur

1. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Vishnu Temple)

Deity: Lord Vishnu as Trivikrama (Ulagalantha Perumal)

Importance: One of the 108 Divya Desams (holy shrines of Lord Vishnu)

Legend: Based on the Vamana avatar of Vishnu, where he measured the world in

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The temple story and nearest famous places around Thiru Kovilur (Tirukoilur):

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🛕 Thiru Kovilur Temple Story

📍 Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Vishnu Temple)

One of the 108 Divya Desams – sacred Vishnu temples sung by Alwars.

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Trivikrama (Ulagalantha Perumal – "One who measured the worlds").

📜 Legend (Story):

Lord Vishnu incarnated as Vamana, a dwarf Brahmin, to humble the demon king Mahabali, who had conquered the three worlds.

Vamana asked for three feet of land as alms.

Once granted, he grew into a giant form (Trivikrama) and:

1. Covered Earth in one step

2. Sky and heavens in the second

3. Placed the third on Mahabali’s head, pushing him to the netherworld.

Lord Vishnu's footprint is worshipped here as part of the temple structure.

🌟 Special Features:

Rajagopuram (Main tower): 11 tiers and 192 feet high – one of the tallest in Tamil Nadu.

Moolavar (Main deity): Ulagalantha Perumal in majestic form with one leg raised.

Thayar (Goddess): Poonkoval Nachiyar.

The temple is also the meeting place of the three Alwars – Poigai, Bhoothath, and Pey Alwar – who composed hymns here.

Unique Sanctum Sanctorum showing the Vamana to Trivikrama transition.

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🛕 Veeratteswarar Temple (Shiva Temple)

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Lord Shiva killed the demon Andhakasura here.

The place is one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams – 8 sacred sites where Shiva performed fierce heroic acts.

Lord is known as Veeratteswarar, and his consort is Periyanayagi Amman.

🌟 Special Features:

Very ancient temple architecture with inscriptions from Chola and Pandya eras.

Known for its massive Lingam and powerful spiritual aura.

Important for Shaivites and devotees performing rituals for removal of obstacles.

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🗺️ Nearest Famous Places Around Thiru Kovilur

1. Tiruvannamalai – 🔥 Arunachaleswarar Temple (37 km)

One of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams – representing fire (Agni).

Massive temple complex and famous Annamalai Deepam festival.

Sacred for Girivalam (circumambulation) of Arunachala Hill.

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2. Gingee Fort (45 km)

Historic hill fort built by Cholas and expanded by Marathas and French.

Known as the “Troy of the East” due to its massive fortifications.

Great for trekking, photography, and history lovers.

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3. Melmalayanur Angala Parameswari Temple (35 km)

Powerful Goddess temple where Lakshmi worshipped Parvati.

Especially famous on New Moon (Amavasya) days.

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4. Villupuram (30 km)

Major town and railhead.

Access to multiple temples and junction for trains across Tamil Nadu.

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5. Thirukameswarar Temple, Villianur (Puducherry) (80–90 km)

Ancient Shiva temple known for festivals like Panguni Brahmotsavam.

Often visited in combination with Pondicherry trips

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The nearest railway station to Thiru Kovilur (Tirukoilur) is:

🚉 Tirukoilur Railway Station (Code: TRK)

Located directly in Thiru Kovilur town  

Falls under Southern Railway, Tiruchchirappalli division  

Features 3 platforms and handles approximately 20–30 trains daily, including major express and passenger services  

📍 Station Details:

Address: Railway Station Road, SH-7 (MG Road), Arakandanallur, Tirukoilur, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, PIN 605752  

Elevation: Around 99 m above sea level  

Station Code: TRK  

🚆 Connectivity Highlights:

Hosts a mix of local passenger trains and long-distance express services

First train often arrives early morning (around 03:56–04:50); last departures late evening (around 22:30–22:42)  

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Distance from Tiruvannamalai

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The distance from Tiruvannamalai to Thiru Kovilur (Tirukoilur) is approximately:

🛣️ 37 km by road

🕒 Travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

🚗 Route: Via NH77 / SH9

Tiruvannamalai → Thenmathur → Arakandanallur → Tirukoilur

🚆 By Train

Distance: Around 36–38 km

Travel time: Approximately 40–50 minutes

Trains: Several passenger and express trains run between Tiruvannamalai (TNM) and Tirukoilur (TRK)

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