Author Name: Dr. Kumar Annavarapu; Publication Name: Sai Vidya Foundation, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; No. of pages:203;
Year of Publication: July, 2010; Second Edition: January 2014; Third Edition: January 2016;
Category of the Book: Spiritual; Rating of the Book: Album of 203 rare collection of Sri Shirdi Saibaba’s photos. Some of the photos are not even available with Shirdi Sansthan also. The black and white photos of Shirdi Sai Baba while he was alive taken along with his friends and his disciples are rare ones
In the above album with an illuminating historical perspective and meticulous attention to details, humble and self-effacing scholar-couple has given a wealth of interesting information which makes this album a worthy acquisition for devotees, Hindu and non-Hindu pilgrims and tourists to help them learn and appreciate this glittering gem among India’s many temples.
Tirupati was built by Tundaman. Later extensions were made by Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and the Vijayanagar dynasty. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect which advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice. It has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore.About 75,000 pilgrims visit the Temple daily and more than 500.000 on special occasions and annual Brahmotsava..
It was a pleasure meeting you on Lamar University campus. I am very impressed
by your dedication to interview faculty members in 60 universities across the United States.
There are currently over 100,000 students from India in the United States pursuing courses
in various colleges. Your program will be very useful for future students applying to
the United States from India. I would like to commend you for your efforts.
Srinivas Palanki, Ph.D. Dean, LAMAR UNIVERSITY, Texas
