TTD Telugu Calendar & Panchangam Guide (తిరుమల పంచాంగ విశిష్టత)
The TTD Telugu Calendar & Panchangam, published annually by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), is considered the gold standard for Hindu households, temples, and Vedic astrologers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the global diaspora. It details authentic calculations for Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana according to the sacred Drik Ganitha system synchronized with the local meridian of Tirumala.
Major Tirumala Festivals & Vratam Dates in the TTD Calendar
- Makara Sankranti / Pongal: The grand harvest festival commemorating the Sun’s northern movement into Uttarayana.
- Maha Shivaratri: The sacred night of Lord Shiva observed with night-long vigil (Jagaran) and Bilva Abhishekam.
- Ugadi (Telugu New Year): Marking the advent of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
- Sri Rama Navami: Celebrating the divine descent of Lord Rama with Sita Rama Kalyanam.
- Tirumala Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams: The celebrated nine-day annual festival where Lord Venkateswara rides upon celestial vahanas (Garuda Seva, Hanumantha Vahana, Sesha Vahana, and Ratha Yatra).
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi): Entering the sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram at Tirumala for salvation from rebirth.
- Deepavali & Karthika Deepam: Lighting rows of lamps and honoring Goddess Mahalakshmi and Lord Shiva.
Understanding the Five Limbs of TTD Panchangam
- Tithi (Lunar Day): Regulates the timing of fasts such as Ekadashi, Pradosham, Sankashti, and Amavasya.
- Vara (Solar Day): Governed by planetary lords from Sunday (Surya) through Saturday (Shani).
- Nakshatra (Constellation): 27 lunar mansions determining auspicious birth stars and muhurthams.
- Yoga: 27 mathematical angular combinations of the Sun and Moon.
- Karana: Half of a Tithi, essential for determining auspicious travel and business inauguration hours.
Print & PDF Download Guide
To preserve this complete TTD calendar and festival schedule:
- Press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac) on your computer, or tap “Print” in your browser menu.
- Select “Save as PDF” as your destination printer.
- Save a clean, high-resolution copy for your daily puja room reference.
May Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi shower your household with health, peace, prosperity, and divine joy! Govinda! Govinda! (గోవిందా గోవిందా!)
