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Launch of Videsh Aaya Pradesh Ke Dwaar- MEA's Engagement with the Regional Media in Hyderbad

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As part of our enhanced public diplomacy outreach and our commitment to take the objectives of our foreign policy to the people at the grassroot-level, the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs today launched an initiative titled 'Videsh Aaya Pradesh ke Dwaar' in Hyderabad.

The initiative involves MEA's engagement with the regional media based in different cities across India who have carved their own space and have a unique and wide readership profile. Through our direct interaction with the local media, the Ministry desires to communicate our foreign policy priorities in simple terms, highlight the benefits accruing to the common people through our diplomatic efforts and bring the domain of foreign policy closer to the people. It is also intends to create a pool of media professionals interested in foreign policy and guide them on connecting with the MEA.

The initiative was launched in Hyderabad, a key centre for Telugu and Urdu media, by Shri Raveesh Kumar, Official Spokesperson & Joint Secretary (External Publicity) of the Ministry of External Affairs. To bring a topic of interest to the local media, Shri Nagendra Prasad, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in MEA and a native Telugu speaker, gave a brief presentation about India's relations with the Gulf. A general presentation about the functioning of the MEA was also made.

The event was attended by around 40 Editors and representatives from the main media organisations based in Hyderabad.

-Press note

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Annual Vasantotsavaam in Tirumala from Mar 29th 31st Mar

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ANNUAL VASANTHOTSAVAM IN TIRUMALA FROM MARCH 29 TO 31

Tirumala, 22 March 2018: The annual three-day vasanthotsavams in Tirumala will be observed from March 29 to 31 in Vasantha Mandapam.

Every year this fete is performed that it concludes on the auspicious day of Chaitra Suddha Pournami.

On these three days the processional deities will be rendered Snapana Tirumanjanam in a colourful manner. On first and second days Snapanam will be performed to

Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Sri Malayappa Swamy while on last day, Snapanam is performed to Sri Sita Lakshmana Anjaneya Sametha Sri Ramachandra Murthy as well to Sri Rukmini Sametha Sri Krishna Swamy also.

Every day this fete will be observed between 2pm and 4pm.

On second day, there will be procession of Swarna Ratham between 8am and 9am.

TTD has cancelled Tiruppavada Seva, Nijapada Darshanam, Kalyanotsavams, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Sahasradeepalankara Sevas during these three days in connection with Salakatla Vasanthotsavam.

Aannual Fere in Vontimitta from Mar 24th to Apr 2nd

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Tirupati, 22 March 2018: The ancient TTD taken over temple of Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy at Vontimitta in Kadapa district is geared up to host the nine day annual religious festival, brahmotsavams from March 25 to April 2.

Also known as "Ekasila Nagaram" as the presiding deities were carved out on a single stone, Ankurarpanam will be performed on March 24. TTD has made elaborate arrangements for the big fete as tens of thousands of devotees from surrounding districts also throng to the temple during this festival.

HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE

The deities of Sri Sita Lakshmana Sameta Sri Ramachandramurthy in the temple were said to be consecrated by Sri Jambavantha in Tretayuga. During his exile, Lord Sri Rama visited this place along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana Swamy. To quench the thirst of Sita, Sri Rama threw an arrow into the earth and water pierced out. This water body is now popularly known as "Rama Teertham" located adjacent to the temple.

TEMPLE ARCHITECHTURE

Built by the rulers of Vijayanagara Dynasty, the inscriptions on the walls of the temple says that this temple was constructed in three phases for three centuries from 14 AD to 17AD.

NAMED AFTER HUNTERS "VONTADU-MITTADU"

There is an interesting story behind the place. Once when king Kamparayalu visited this place along with his entourage, his thirst was quenched with the water provided by two local hunters, Vontadu and Mittadu. Over their request, the King constructed this temple and named the place as "Vontimitta". However in the year 1356AD Bhukkarayalu opened the temple.

In the later years, the rulers of Vijayanagara constructed Antaralam, Rangamantapam, Mahapranganam, Gopuram, Ratham in a phased manner and developed the temple. Later the Kainkaryams were introduced with the voluntary contributions from villagers.

A LITERARY HUB

According to the available evidences, Vontimitta also stood as a home place for many versatile scholars and literary persons like Bammera Potana who penned Bhagavatam in Telugu, Sri Vavilikolanu Subba Rao, Sri Ayyalaraju Timmappa, Sri Ramabhadrudu, Sri Nallakalva Ayyappa, Sri Annamacharya who rendered many sankeetans on Lord Sri Rama and many more.

BRAHMOTSAVA VAIBHAVAM

On March 24, Ankurarpanam - the festival of prelude will be performed between 8pm and 10pm.

The nine day fete commences with Dhwajarohanam on March 25 at 9:03am in the auspicious Vrishabha Lagnam. The same day evening ""Potana Jayanti" and Sesha Vahanam will be observed.

The important days includes Garuda Seva on March 29, Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on March 30 and Chakrasnanam on April 2.

Pushpayagam will be performed on April 3.

LORD BLESSES DEVOTEES IN VARIOUS ALANKARA

On each day, Lord Sri Rama blesses the devotees in various "Alankara" as Venugana, Vatapatrasai, Navaneetakrishna, Mohini, Sivadhanurbhana and Kaliyamardhana.