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Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to team up with director Bobby for their next film, tentatively titled Mega 158. Reports indicate that the final draft is ready and the full script work has been completed. The project is expected to go on floors soon, with KVN Productions bankrolling the film.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 9 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Wednesday, November 12, 72,283 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 22,583 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.54 crore on the same day.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 22 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Tuesday, November 11, 67,367 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 22,369 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.30 crore on the same day.
The TTD Executive Officer announced that devotees will be able to visit the Vaikuntha Dwara at the Tirumala from December 30 to January 8 next year. He also mentioned that the Karthika Brahmotsavam will be celebrated grandly from November 17 to 25 at the Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur. The Vaikuntha Dwara is considered […]
The Karthik month, considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition, holds deep spiritual significance. It is a time for devotees to engage in prayers, fasting, and rituals to seek blessings and spiritual growth. Saturdays during this month are particularly important, as they are believed to enhance divine favor and offer opportunities for self-purification.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 21 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Wednesday, November 5, 63,239 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 23,436 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.78 crore on the same day.
On November 16th, the day of Kartika, devotees are encouraged to visit the nearest Shiva or Vishnu temple and clean the temple premises with a broom. According to Karthika Mahatyam, cleaning a Shiva temple brings wealth, while cleaning a Vishnu temple leads to positions of authority. This act is believed to help with promotions and […]
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has exciting news for Srivari devotees. TTD Board Chairman BR Naidu announced plans to reduce the Lord’s darshan time to just 2 hours using AI technology. He confirmed that the pilot project has been successful, and the new system will soon be available for devotees, enhancing their temple experience.
Karthik Pournami is being celebrated with grandeur at Srisailam in Nandyal district, AP. Lakhs of devotees from across Telugu states and India flocked to Srigiri, taking holy dips in the Patalaganga early morning. Devotees lit lamps at Gangadhara Mandapam and Uttara Madaveedhi and performed pujas, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the temple premises.
On the occasion of Karthika Pournami, Shiva temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are bustling with devotees. Since early morning, devotees have taken holy baths, lit lamps, and performed abhishekam on Shivalingas. The temple premises are aglow with lamps, while bhajans and aartis create a devotional atmosphere, attracting large crowds.
Annabhishekam will be performed today at the Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district to mark the auspicious occasion of Kartika Pournami. In view of the special rituals, temple authorities announced that all Arjitha services scheduled between 4 am and 5 pm have been canceled to facilitate smooth conduct of the ceremony.
Devotees thronged Shiva temples across the Telugu states on the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami. Large crowds were seen at the Pancharamas, Srisailam, Kotappakonda, Yaganti, Yadadri, Vemulawada, and Keesara temples since early morning. Special arrangements were made by authorities to manage the heavy influx of devotees performing special rituals.
The animated devotional film ‘Mahavathar Narasimha’, produced by Hombale Films and directed by Ashwin Kumar, released on July 25 and became a blockbuster hit. The makers announced via a poster that the film has completed 100 days in theaters. A deleted scenes video was also shared, with the movie’s final worldwide gross crossing ₹330 crore.
During the holy month of Kartik, it is advised to follow a pure vegetarian diet, avoiding non-vegetarian food, alcohol, onion, garlic, and pumpkin. Scholars further suggest that on Kartika Sundays, coconut and amla should not be consumed. The amla tree is regarded as the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi and the sacred abode of Lord Vishnu.
A tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, AP, has claimed at least 9 lives, with several others injured. The incident occurred as thousands of devotees gathered for Karthika Ekadashi, including visitors from neighboring districts. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as relief operations continue at the temple premises.