Also known as: Srinivasa, Balaji, Venkata and Venkatachalapati,
- Lord Venkateshwara is a form of Lord Vishnu.
- He is accompanied by His two consorts Bhoodevi and Sridevi and is the ultimate protector in this Kali Yuga.
- In one hand He has a Chakra, the other a conch, He holds a mace in his 3rd hand and the 4th hand points down towards His feet, indicating that He will bestow Grace on all who surrender at His feet.
- Venkateshwara’s most prominent shrine is the Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple located in Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh in Southern India.
Where in the Temple?
- They are situated in the shrine to the right of Lord Murugan
Main Festivals Celebrated
- Vaikundha Ekadasi
- Special abishekham and prayers on the 2nd Sunday of each month
Associated songs / slokams
- Vishnu/Venkateshwara Bajans
How to pray
- Special prayer on Saturdays to nullify the effect of Sanieshwaran
- Japa – silent meditative repetition of the Panchaachara Mantra – Om Namo Narayanaya