DRDO at 104th Indian Science Congress-2017 in Tirupati

(DRDO at 104th Indian Science Congress-2017 in Tirupati)

                The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is participating in “Pride of India-Science Expo-2017” being held from 3-7 January at the Sri Venkateswara University Campus, Tirupati. The five-day event has been organized as part of 104th Indian Science Congress (ISC-2017) inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

                 The DRDO Pavillion at the mega science expo was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu on 3 January 2017. He also visited various DRDO stalls and took keen interest in the DRDO products and technologies displayed there. 

               A special plenary session titled “Frontiers of Defense Research” was organized on 04 January 2017 at the venue. Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri and Director General (MSS) at DRDO Dr G. Satheesh Reddy was the Convener of the session, in which eminent scientists from DRDO delivered their lectures. This included the Chief Controller R&D (Human Resources & Technology Management) Shri M.D. Hafizur Rahaman, Director General (Micro Electronic Devices & Computational Systems) Dr. G. Athithan, Director General - Life Sciences Dr. Shashi Bala Singh and Dr. B.S. Subhash Chandran of DRDL, Hyderabad. 

                 40 DRDO laboratories are participating at the expo to showcase state-of-the-art military systems and technologies at the DRDO Pavilion which narrate the saga of Self-reliance & National Pride with the “Make in India” spirit. Star attractions of the outdoor exhibits include the Long Range Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile Agni-5, Akash Weapon System, Shaurya Missile, the model of the Brahmos missile, Remotely Operated Vehicle Daksh Robot etc. Indoor exhibits include models of AEW&C, LCA Tejas, Rustom UAV, the Advanced light-weight Torpedo (TAL), Multi-mode Hand Grenade, NBC Suit, Anti-mine Boots, Micro Wave Power Module, S-Band MSS Terminal, Integrated Multi Function Sight (IMFS), Preemptor System, various Life Sciences Products including Bukhari-the heating system, Alocal Cream, Ready-to-Eat Packaged Foods, Juices etc. DRDO pavilion has been a major attraction at the Pride of India Expo amongst visitors & students. 

 

 

 

 

 

"Tirumala Garuda Seva - 2016"

Tirumal Sri Venkateswara Swamy "Garuda Seva" Was Running Very nice. Devotees visit tirumala above 5 laksh people for worshiping the God in "Garuda Seva".From Morning onwards so much of traffic when compare to past years. The Devotees reached tirumal around 12 'O Clock and Gallery also full at the time of  12 'O clock. So many Devotees not able to see Garuda vahanam. They saw by outside LED TV 's, then return back without seeing the "Garuda Vahanam".The Garuda Seva was starting 1 hour before at 07:30 PM when compare to previous year.

Garuda Varhanam

Devotees

WORLD SPACE WEEK -2016 ( SATISH DHAWAN SPACE CENTER SHAR ISRO, Sriharikota )

VENUE : S V UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI.

DURATION : 04^TH  – 06^TH OCTOBER.

Application of “SPACE TECHNOLOGY” for societal needs has brought unimaginable changes in the human lives on this planet “Earth”. All the space faring nations are celebrating the WORLD SPACE WEEK during 4th -10th October every year to enthuse the international community towards more and more applications of Space Technology for the humankind. 4th October signifies the launch of 1st Satellite, Sputnik -1 in 1957.

Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota the “Spaceport of India”, one of the lead Centers under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is organising World Space Week - 2016 at 14 different places in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Tamilnadu from 04th October to 10th October to propagate the benefits of Indian Space Programme to majority of Scientific, Academic and General public which will stimulate the young minds and reap benefits for future generation.

World Space Week Celebrations 2016

Program Schedule for Tirupati

SNo	Event	Schedule	Venue
1	Space Awareness Walk	04:30 PM 03October	From S VArts College to Gandhi Road
2	Inaugural function	09:30 AM 04October	Srinivasa Auditorium, Sri Venkateswara University Campus
3	Exhibition & Video shows	10:30 AM-06:00 PM 04October	Engineering College, Sri Venkateswara University Campus
4	Exhibition & Video shows	09:30 AM-06:00 PM 05October	Engineering College, Sri Venkateswara University Campus
5	Exhibition & Video shows	10:30 AM-04:00 PM 06October	Engineering College, Sri Venkateswara University Campus
6	Valedictory function	04:30 PM 06October	Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University Campus

 

Tirumala Brahmotsavam - Complete Schedule

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple:

               Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the world's richest and famous Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated at an elevation of 853 metres on Tirumala Hills of Seshachalam Hill ranges. It is believed to be as old as 300 BC.

Srivari Brahmotsavam : 

Garuda Vahanam

Gaja Vahanam

               Sri Venkateswara Swami vari Brahmotsavam or Srivari Brahmotsavam is the most important annual fête celebrated at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala-Tirupati of Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh, India. The event is conducted for nine days during Hindu Calendar month of Āśvina which falls in between the English months September and october.

During the festival, the Utsava-murti (processional deity) of the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara, along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, will be taken on a procession on different Vahanams on the streets(Madaveedulu) surrounding the temple.The celebration attracts pilgrims and tourists from all parts of India and across the world. A Brahmotsavam is a holy cleansing ceremony in honor of Lord Brahma, and the one at Tirumala is by far the largest.

 

02-10-2016 ( Sunday - ఆదివారం ) - Evening ( సాయంకాలం )
           Ankurarpana, senathipathi Utasavam ( అంకురార్పణ, సేనాదిపతి  ఉత్సవం )
03 Oct 2016 ( Monday - సోమవారం ) -  Day 1 ( మొదటి రోజు )
           Morning (ఉదయం)- Dwajarohanam (ధ్వజారోహణం)-Brahmostavam Begins(బ్రహ్మోత్సవం ప్రారంభం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Pedda  Sesha Vahanam ( పెద్దశేష వాహనం )
04 Oct 2016 (Tuesday - మంగళవారం ) - Day  2 ( రెండవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Chinna Sesha Vahanama (చిన్నశేష వాహనం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Hamsa Vahanam ( హంస వాహనం ) 
05 Oct 2016 ( Wednesday - బుధవారం ) - Day  3 ( మూడవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Simha Vahanama (సింహ వాహనం)
           Evening (సాయంకాలం) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Muthyapu Pandiri Vahanam (ముత్యపు పందిరి వాహనం ) 
06 Oct 2016 (Thurday - గురువారం ) - Day  4 ( నాల్గవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Kalpa Vruksha Vahanama (కల్ప వృక్ష వాహనం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam (సర్వ భూపాల వాహనం ) 
07 Oct 2016 (Friday  - శుక్రవారం ) - Day  5 ( అయిదవ  రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Mohini Avatharam (మోహిని అవతారం)

           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( Around 7 pm to 12 pm ) - Garuda Vahanam (గరుడ వాహనం) 

08 Oct 2016 ( Saturday  - శనివారం ) - Day  6 ( ఆరవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Hanumantha Vahanama (హనుమంత వాహనం)
           Swarna Ratham ( స్వర్ణ  రథం ) (Golden chariot ) in  Evening (సాయంకాలం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Gaja Vahanam (గజ వాహనం ) 
09 Oct 2016 ( Sunday - ఆదివారం ) - Day  7 ( ఏడవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) ( 9 am  to  11 am ) - Surya Praba Vahanama (సూర్యప్రభ వాహనం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Chandra Praba Vahanam (చంద్రప్రభ వాహనం ) 
10 Oct 2016 ( Monday - Somavaram ) - Day  8 ( ఎనిమిదవ రోజు )
           Morning ( ఉదయం ) - Rathostavam (రథోత్సవం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) ( 9 pm to 11 pm ) - Aswa Vahanam (అశ్వ వాహనం ) 
11 Oct 2016 (Tuesday - మంగళవారం ) - Day  9 ( తొమ్మిదవ రోజు )
           Morning- 6 am ( ఉదయం 6 గంటలకు) - Chakra Snanam (చక్ర స్నానం)
           Evening ( సాయంకాలం ) - Dwaja Avarohana (ధ్వజ అవరోహణం) 
Brahmotsavam Ends..............................