Atla Thaddhe – Regional Festival of Andhra Pradesh

Atla Thaddhe is one of the most celebrated regional festivals of Andhra Pradesh. Atla Thaddhe is dedicated to worship Goddess Gauri.

Atla Thaddhe is celebrated on Aswayuja Krishna Thadiya, generally comes in October or November.
In 2008, Atla Thaddhe falls on 17th October, Friday.

This is purely a women festival. On this day, women wake up early in the morning and perform spiritual bath or ceremonial bath. They eat Atlu (specially made dosas) after taking bath. They observe fasting till the evening. Women perform Gauri puja on this day.

It is believed that onw who celebrates Atla Thaddhe with utmost devotion, may blessed with a good and caring husband.

Married women perform Gauri puja for good health of their families especially their life partners.

Vijaya Dashami 2009

In 2009, Vijaya Dashami is celebrated on September 26. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, Mother Goddess Shakti demolished bufello demon Mahishasura.

And, Lord Sri Rama killed demon king Ravanasura and returned to his kingdon Ayodhya where his people celebrated the festival of success (Vijaya Dashami). On the day of Vijaya Dashami, Ravanasura, who is also called Dashakanta was killed, to commemorate his defeat this festival is also called as ‘Dussehra’ / Dasara / Dassara.

‘Ravanasura Vadha’ – a tradition of blasting the idol of Ravana is performed.

More details and information about Dasara and Durga Navratri

Happy Bathukamma Panduga

Happy Bathukamma Panduga - The Festival of Flowers.

Maha Navami – The Ninth Day of Durga Navratri

On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami is celebrated.

In 2008, on 8th October, Wednesday, Mahar Navami is celebrated.

In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri.

In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.

Sri Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri

In 2008, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on 7th October, Tuesday, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped.

This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.

Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this day.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess For Sixth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 5th October, Sunday is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity.

In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.

Gayathri Mata – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri

Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 2nd October, Thursday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states.

Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred texts.

In Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada the third day is dedicated to Shri Gayatri Mata.

Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi – Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri

In South Indian states, on second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi.

Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated with utmost devotion.

October 2nd, Wednesday is the day to worship Sri BalaTripuraSundari Devi during Durga Navratri in 2008.

Venkateshwara Annual Brahmotsavalu – 2008

Lord Sri Venkateshwara is considered as the God of Kalyug. Popularly known as Lord Balaji, Lord Sri Vekateshwara Swamy is the prominent deity in South India.

Sri Vari Annual Brahmotsavalu – 2008:

Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara Annual Brahmotsav starts on October 1st, Wednesday and ends on October 9th, Thursday.

Also called as Venkateshwara Swamy Vaarshika Brahmotsavalu, Brahmotsav is celebrated for nine days.

You can find the details about Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Brahmotsavalu here

Durga Navratri In Ashtalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad

In Astalaxmi temple in Kothapet of Hyderabad, Durga Navratri celerbations are celebrated as a grand event. Devotees perform the fest as the Sravana Utsavs. They observe the vratas to please Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Vidya Lakshmi (Maa Saraswati) and Goddess Vijaya Lakshmi. Maa Saraswati Puja is the most celebrated observance of Navratri.

The Telugu culture is shown in every moment of Durga Navarathri puja in Astalxmi temple. The pleasant environment combines your mind, body, heart and soul to worship the Goddess with great devotion.

From Dilsukhnagar – Kothapet – Go on Vijayawada Highway- until you see an arch of Vasavi Colony (Temple Arch), go inside the arch, and you can find the temple.

From Secunderabad – Tarnaka – Uppal – Nagole – After Nagole Cross (X) Roads – you can find a Colony called AlkaPuri Colony at the right side (just after SnehaPuri Colony towards LB Nagar) take right from there, you can ask for the temple there.