Temple History
Sree Tirumalagiri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Lord Balaji) and situated in the residential area of JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore (Bengaluru)
The presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara Swamy is accompanied by Lord Narasimha Swamy on left and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru on right, as separate sannadhis. There are also sannadhis for Lord Ranganatha Swamy, Lord Anjaneya Swamy (Hanuman), Lord Ganapathi and Maha Shesha.
The temple was inaugurated (ShilaNyasa) on 29 December 1996 by Sri Rangapriya Swamigal.
Every Saturday, from Sravana Maasam onwards starting in 2011, Anna Dhanam was started on weekly basis, in addition to Nithya prasadam to all the devotees visiting the temple.
On Sravana Maasam every year, Tirupavadai Sevai with a grand scale of Anna dhana is conducted at the temple. On Vaikunta Ekadesi day, special laddus are made at the temple and distributed to all the bhaktas.
All the flower garlands for Nithya Alankara to the deities are made at the temple on daily basis.
As differentiation to many temples in the state, U.Ve A Gopala Iyengar along with his Divya Prapandha Goshti (team) conducts Nithya Parayanam (Daily prayers) at the temple. Additional special parayanam is rendered during important dates. Also, during Dhanur Maasya, special Upanyasam on Tiruppava is rendered for 30 days.
Prathishtapana Mahotsavam was performed in Feb 2013 with special 3 days homam and various initiation ceremony.
All the vahanams including Garuda Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam, Gaja Vahanam (Elephant), Sesha Vahanam (Aadhi Seshan), Haya (Horse) and Thiru Ther (chariot) are ready and a week long Brahmotsavam is planned from 2014 onwards.
Sri Venkateshwara Swamyvaru (Balaji)
There is an interesting history behing Sri Venkateshwara Swamy sannadhi (Sanctum Sanctorum).
The original plan was to build the temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha Swamy. However with divine turn of events, the temple became dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.
In addition, the size of the idol originally planned was 8 foot including the base. However it ended up in 13 foot with original sanctum sanctorum entrance and height sized for 8 foot idol..
Eventually after few days of effort, on June 16, 1998, the current idol finally stood up at current position and all the necessary poojas (Kramam) are performed as per pancharaatra agama kramam, Eshwara Samhithe. On the 48th day of the event, Vimanam was installed.
Daily (Nithya) Kalyana Utsavam is being carried out for the past 12 years. Only one sponsorer is allowed per day for the event.
On Vaishaka Suddha Dasami and January 1st, Srinivasa Kalyana Mahotsavam is conducted allowing all to participate in this special Samoohika Kalyana Utsavam.
On Vijaya Dasami day, special Raja Alankaram is performed similiar to Melkote. It is said that when Melkote was under Mysore dynasty, the king used to seek darshan of Melkote Sri Sampth Kumaran swamy on this day
Sri Mahalakshmi Ammavaru
It was in June 2000, Sri Mahalakshmi Ammavaru idol was installed on right side of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy sannadhi. Navarathri and Aadi Pooram is celebrated in grand scale at the temple
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamyvaru
In June 2000, Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy idol was installed with Sudharsana Prabhai on left side of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy sannadhi. Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated every year on Vaikasi Swathi day.
Sri Ranganatha Swamyvaru
In June 2000, Lord Ranganatha Swamy idol was installed. The great fact is that the idol is carved out of single stone including head and tail of Aadhi Seshan (Naag/Snake) with Sayana seva of Lord Ranganathar.
It is a rarity in the world as normall 3 stones are joined together for this. The idol is 13.5 feel in length, which is 1/2 feet more that Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.
Vaikunta Ekadesi is an auspicious event for Lord Ranganathaswamy, attracting a large number of devotees. Vaikunta Dwaram (special entrance) is opened only on that day for bhaktas to pass through it and seek blessings. Sri Ranganatha Jayanthi was celebrated every year
Sri Anjaneya Swamyvaru
Sri Anjaneya Swamy was first to be installed in this temple in 1996. With His blessing, the temple has been growing since. Sri Hanuman Jayanthi is one of the main event in the temple.
Sri Vigneshwara Swamyvaru (Valampuri Vinayagar)
Separate sannadhi for Sri Vigneshwara swamy (Vinayagar) is present next to Sri Hanuman sannadhi. Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated grandly every year with special abhisekham and pooja to the deity.
Cow Protection (Go Samrakshanam)
Go Samrakshanam (Cow protection) was originally started in the temple in 1996, when the temple was opened for darshan. On average around 15 cows is being protected all the time at the shrine. Some of these cows are either old or having health problems. Both heater and air condition has been installed for well being. Many calfs have been born on regular basis at the location.
