Thoughts and Reflections, Ideas and Ideals
The Salakatla Brahmotsavam began on 15 September 2026, following the Ankurarpanam on 14 September.
The opening day included the formal Dhwajarohanam, performed according to Vaikhanasa Agama prescriptions.
The water-bearing procession seen around the commencement of the festival is part of the Brahmotsavam’s preparatory and inaugural ritual cycle. In other words, the date of the water procession is linked to the opening of Brahmotsavam.
A few people, who had read my blog of yesterday September 20th above, messaged me saying that while they understood the spirit in which I wrote it, and were in sympathy with my sense of outrage , still they felt that instead of focusing on the main issue of adulteration of Tirumala laddoo, I hadContinue reading ““Tirumala Laddoo-Gate”: a Shakespearean tragedy indeed!”
The below news-item published yesterday leaves millions of devotees of Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati/Tirumala all across the country in a state of utter pain, shock, consternation and outrage. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tirupati-laddu-row-lab-reports-confirm-lard-tallow-in-ghee-supplied-for-tirumala/amp_articleshow/113499408.cms What is real meaning of “Prasaadam”? That which has been actually offered to the Deity as sacred victual is Prasadam. There used to be a timeContinue reading “For God’s sake! Please rebrand the Tirupati Ladoo! It’s no longer “Prasaadam”… ought to be only “Annadaanam”.”