How was Lord Venkateswara born?
Vishnu was pleased and presented him a boon over the curse that he would marry his daughter in his next birth. In his next birth, Vishnu incarnated as Srinivasa to a woman named Vakula Devi. It is said that in Dvapara Yuga, Krishna presented Yashoda a boon that Krishna will be born to Yashoda in Kali Yuga.
Is today Lord Venkateswara birthday?
Balaji Jayanti festival dates between 2018 & 2028
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Saturday, 29th of December |
| 2019 | Thursday, 19th of December |
| 2021 | Monday, 27th of December |
| 2022 | Friday, 16th of December |
When was Sri Venkateswara built?
Hence the temple is also referred to as “Temple of Seven Hills”. Tirumala town covers about 10.33 sq mi (26.75 km2) in area. The Temple is constructed in Dravidian architecture and is believed to be constructed over a period of time starting from 300 CE.
How old is Tirupati?
Ancient history The first temple at Tirumala Tirupati was built by King Thondaiman, Tamil ruler of the ancient Thondaimandalam. He is said to have built the original Gopuram (tower) and the Prakhara in the 8th century.
Who is Lord Venkateswara in Hinduism?
Venkateswara is said to be a human avatar of Lord Vishnu which he took while in search of Goddess Laxmi as per Varaha Purana and Bhavishya Purana. Venkateswara means the lord of “Venkata”, meaning the destroyer of sins. It is the combination of words Venkata (the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh) and Isvara (Lord).
What is the etymology of the word Venkateswara?
Etymology. Venkateswara literally means “Lord of Venkata “. The word is a combination of the words Venkata (the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh) and isvara (“Lord”). According to the Brahmanda and Bhavishyottara Puranas, the word “Venkata” means “destroyer of sins”, deriving from the Sanskrit words vem (sins) and kata (power of immunity).
Where did Lord Venkateswara marry Padmavati in Tirupati?
Finally, Srinivas married Padmavati in the presence of all the gods. Now, the Venkateswara’s chief temple is located on the hills of Tirumala which happens to be the location of the divine marriage. Here, we narrate one of the most amazing miracles of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala Tirupati.
Why did Lord Vishnu take the avatar of Venkateshwara?
So Lord Vishnu was born as Lord Venkateshwara and He fulfills His mother’s wish. Lord Vishnu took this avatar to save the humans from the clutches of this dark age Kaliyug, and give an opportunity to devote to His Lotus feet. In Lord Krishna’s avatar, His mother Yashoda doesn’t attend any of Krishna’s marriages.