Varaprada Sree Venkateshwara Devasthana is an abode of worship, not only on deities but also Arts and Culture, which are different facts of almighty. Fine arts like music, dance, yakshagana etc. also form part of seva to the God.
Sri Ramanavami, Sri Ganeshotsava are the regular events in the year when talented artists render melodious sevas to the Lord. Similar programs are also arranged every month on Shravana Nakshatra days.
Every year on 26th January Sri Thyagaraja and Sri Purandara Aradhana are special musical events when many musicians gather in the temple and render musical offerings and pancharatna gostigana. During this program veteran artists are felicitated.
A Nrityotsava is held every year where classical dance performances are offered to Lord by the artistes.
Karnataka Rajyotsava is observed every year when an eminent laureate in Kannada literature is honoured.
Beside these, Balavihar for children, Devi group for ladies, spiritual study groups, discourses every week, are regular feature in our temple
In addition to above activities, the temple helps the organizations in their social activities like:
- Nivedita: Mid-day meal to deprived handicapped kids.
- Devagiri Charitable Trust: To run free Medical center to provide free consultation and medicines.
- Viveka Yoga Kendra: To run yoga classes for both men and women.
- Manasa Foundation: Meditation
In addition every year finance assistance is provided to the needy social organizations like Anatha Ashrama, Shishu Vihar, Sharada Seva Ashrama etc.
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