ABOUT DEITIES
Sri Venkateswara
Sri Venkateswara, fondly called Balaji, is the presiding deity of the temple. He is one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and is the preserver of the Universe. He represents the function of sustenance in creation.
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS:
- Brahmotsavam
AUSPICIOUS DAYS:
- Saturdays and the whole month of Purattasi
VAHANA:
- Garuda
FAVORITE OFFERINGS:
- Ladukam (Laddu), Mashappam (Vada), Gudappam (Appam), Chakrappam (Dosa), and Thayir saadam (Curd rice).
SLOKAS:
- ""Namo Venkatesaya""
Sri Shiva
Shiva is one of the three principal deities of the Hindu pantheon; the other two are Brahma and Vishnu. His name means ‘auspicious’. He has the power of annihilation or destruction of evil. He is an ideal for simplicity in our life and to be detached from worldly objects. He is also called Mruthyunjaya (the conqueror of Death).
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS:
- Shivarathri & Trimurthi Puja
AUSPICIOUS DAYS:
- Mondays and Pradhosham, thirteenth day of the fortnight are very auspicious to Siva
VAHANA:
- Bull Nandi
FAVORITE OFFERINGS:
- Maalpua & Thandai
SLOKAS:
- "“Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah“"
Sri Parvathi
Parvathi, the daughter of Himalayas, is the consort of Siva. She represents the Universal power (Sakthi) that is the primary activating energy in the self-revelation of the Absolute. Other common names of Parvathi are Sakthi, Parvathavardhini, Rajarajeswari, Meenakshi, Kaamakshi, Visalaakshi and Lalitha.
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS:
- Navarathri
AUSPICIOUS DAYS:
- Fridays are very auspicious to Parvathi
VAHANA:
- Lion
FAVORITE OFFERINGS:
- Paayasam and Vada are special offering to Parvathi.
SLOKAS:
- "“Om Hlin Vag-vadini Bhagwati mam karya siddhi kuru“"
Sri Ganesha
Ganesha the Hindu elephant god symbolizes protection and the removal of obstacles from one's path. He is the son of Parvathi & Shiva. He is one of the most popular deities in all of Hinduism. His elephant tusk symbolizes intellectual strength, adaptability, and efficiency.
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS:
- Ganesh Chathurthi
AUSPICIOUS DAYS:
- Wednesday, Tuesday & Friday
VAHANA:
- Mushak
FAVORITE OFFERINGS:
- Laddoo, Modak & Durva gras
SLOKAS:
- ""Om Gan Ganpataye Namaha""
Sri Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. The word ''Lakshmi'' is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksme, meaning "goal." Lakshmi, therefore, represents the goal of life, which includes worldly as well as spiritual prosperity.
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS:
- Navarathri & Panguni Uthiram
AUSPICIOUS DAYS:
- Fridays are considered auspicious for Lakshmi Ji
VAHANA:
- Owl
FAVORITE OFFERINGS:
- Paayasam, Ladu, fruits and milk
SLOKAS:
- "“Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah“"