Krishna-Tirupati with His Consorts Lakshmi and Bhudevi

SRIHARIKOTA, INDIA: Prior to the recent launch of India's Moon Rocket Chandrayaan-1 Indian Space Research Organization-ISRO scientists visited Tirumala Tirupati, the site of the world's most popular temple and religious site. Balaji darshan at Tirumala Tirupati is almost a tradition for scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and this time was no exception. Following this ongoing tradition the ISRO scientists called upon the divine blessings from the Lord of the Seven Hills for the successful launch of the country's maiden lunar odyssey, Chandrayaan-1.  Afterwards some expressed relief that rain had held off until the rocket was in space. "The rain gods have been kind to us," Madhavan said.

ISRO-Indian Space Research Organization website writes:Through the ages, the Moon, our closest celestial body has aroused curiosity in our mind much more than any other objects in the sky. This led to scientific study of the Moon, driven by human desire and quest for knowledge. This is also reflected in the ancient verse.

"The recently discovered Lord Vishnu"s Deity should be preserved at Mainamati Museum at Comilla along with the other artefacts of the region. Moreover, at present the National Museum does not have the space to preserve more Deities," he added.