About Book
For the first time ever, Tirupati: A Guide to Life analyses and connects the philosophy surrounding the god of Tirupati to the tests and tragedies of our everyday life. From what is considered a sin to what is dharma to anecdotes on sorrow, neglect, betrayal, and ways of finding wealth, success, and faith, the book bridges the generational gaps in relevance and application of ancient wisdom to modern life. It traces the divine and historical origins of the temple at Venkatachala, and provides a glimpse into the interior of the holy shrine one of the world’s most important religious places. The book includes:
the list of festivals of Tirupati
vehicles of gods used for each festival
slokas read in the temple to wake up the Lord
dos and don’ts of the temple
With a foreword by the head priest, this is the story and glory of Lord Sri Venkateswara, the god who loves His devotees, fulfils their desires, and redeems them. Tirupati: A Guide to Life is for all those who believe that destiny can be changed, and want to know how.
About Author
Kota Neelima has been a journalist for eighteen years, starting her career while studying at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She writes on politics, democratic reforms, and issues concerning rural poor in India.
Neelima is currently the Political Editor with The Sunday Guardian in New Delhi and a Research Fellow for South Asia Studies at The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. She is also an impressionist abstract painter who has held four solo exhibitions in India. She lives in New Delhi and Washigton DC. Tirupati: a guide to life is her third book.