Why is Lord Venkateswara Worshipped on Saturday?

It is dedicated to the fearful God, Shani. According to the old scriptures, observing fast on a Saturday will keep adversity and misfortunes away from you. Similarly, following Saptha Shanivaara Vratham or Sri Venkateswara Swami 7 Saturday Vratham will protect you from all the calamities.

Why Hanuman is called Balaji?

The name Balaji is applied to Shri Hanuman in several parts of India because the childhood (Bala in Hindi or Sanskrit) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there. The temple is dedicated to Balaji (another name for Shree Hanuman Ji).

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).

What is the story behind the Tirumala Venkateswara yagna?

Every year, lakhs of devotees donate a large amount of wealth at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. There is a great legend behind this incarnation of Lord Vishnu.Once,there was a ritual to be conducted. The sages and pontiffs for the Yagna were in a dilemma that for which God is the ritual to be done.

How Lord Vishnu reached the place of pilgrimage of Lord Varaha Swamy?

Lord Vishnu soon arrived on earth searching for Goddess Lakshmi. But He failed to find her and instead settled on Seshachalam hills inside an anthill. Thus, Lord Vishnu reached the place of pilgrimage of Lord Varaha Swamy in Tirupati, Tirumala.

What is the Tirumala Venkateswara Festival?

Lord Venkateswara with consorts Bhudevi and Padmavati. Every year, lakhs of devotees donate a large amount of wealth at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. There is a great legend behind this incarnation of Lord Vishnu.