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Subramanya Shashti, known as Skanda Shashti, will be celebrated tomorrow, Nov 26, as a solemn day in honour of Lord Murugan. Devotees observe fasting and perform special pujas, invoking His blessings for courage and prosperity. Lord Murugan, worshipped under many names -Subramanya, Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, and Shanmukha- is deeply revered on this tithi.
The right-angled triangular saffron ‘Dharma Dhwaj atop Ayodhya’s Temple features a radiant sun symbol praising Lord Ram’s solar lineage, with the sacred syllable ‘Om’ inscribed at its center, symbolizing cosmic energy. The flag, rooted in Ram Rajya values, represents sacrifice, unity, virtue and enlightenment as it soars above the Shikhar.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has released ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for February 2026 today at 10 am. Devotees are advised to book Srivari Arjitha Seva and Darshan tickets only via the official TTD website, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Accommodation quotas in Tirumala and Tirupati will also be released today at 3 pm for pilgrims.
Badrinath Temple will close its gates today at 2:56 PM for the winter season, with the closing ceremony starting at 1 PM. The temple has been decorated with 12 quintals of marigold flowers, and the Sri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has completed all arrangements. Over 5,000 devotees attended the event, witnessing the temple’s winter closure.
Pran Pratishtha, held on January 22, 2024, consecrated the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya Mandir’s sanctum, infusing it with life and initiating worship. Dhwajarohan, in contrast, marks the temple’s architectural completion and public proclamation of sovereignty. It activates the entire structure, opening all 44 doors for rituals, beyond just the idol.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for February 2026 today, November 25, at 10 am. Devotees are advised to book Srivari Arjitha Seva and Darshan tickets only via the official TTD website, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Accommodation quotas in Tirumala and Tirupati will also be released today at 3 pm for pilgrims.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 12 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 25 hours. On Sunday, 78,974 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,995 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.61 crore on the same day, November 23.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 16 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 31 hours. On Saturday, 75,082 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 33,686 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹2.87 crore on the same day, November 22.
★National Cashew Day, ★1926: 100th birth anniversary of spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, ★1967: Birth of former Team India coach Gary Christian, ★1981: Birthday of film hero Manchu Vishnu, ★1982: Birthday of Tollywood film director Anil Ravipudi, ★1986: Birth of film hero Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, and ★1937: Death of botanist Jagadish Chandra Bose.
Devotees are thronging the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in large numbers, with Kerala officials reporting 5.75 lakh visitors in the first week alone. On Saturday evening, over 72,000 devotees reached the Sannidhanam. Minister VN Vasavan held a special meeting with Travancore Board officials to review crowd management and ensure proper facilities for the pilgrims.
The 100th birth anniversary of Sathya Sai Baba is being celebrated in Puttaparthi today. Millions worldwide are honoring Baba’s teachings, educational initiatives, and medical services. Revered as Mahashakti Shiva Sai Shankar, his legacy inspires spiritual devotion. Numerous celebrities are also participating, adding grandeur to the global celebrations.
A spectacular musical evening awaits devotees at Hill View Stadium today as part of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba centenary celebrations in AP. The internationally acclaimed Prague Philharmonic Orchestra will present a special performance. Organizers said the event promises to be visually stunning and musically unforgettable, offering devotees a cultural experience.
Centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba are underway in Puttaparthi, with the main events taking place today at Hill View Stadium. Prashanti Nilayam and the banks of the Chitravati River glow with vibrant illuminations as devotees visit Baba’s Mahasamadhi. Large crowds and the arrival of dignitaries have prompted heightened police security.
The rush of devotees for Lord Ayyappa’s darshan at Sabarimala, Kerala, continues, with waiting times reaching up to six hours. The Kerala High Court has permitted an increase in spot bookings based on crowd levels. The Travancore Devaswom Board stated that necessary precautions are being taken to ensure devotees’ smooth darshan experience.
The grand Brahmotsavam of Goddess Padmavati is underway at Tiruchanur Temple in Tirupati, AP, with today featuring the main event, ‘Garuda Seva’, starting at 7 pm. The festivities include a procession of the Sarvabhupala Vahanam and Padasu Pasupu Mandapam, followed by the Golden Chariot Seva. Police have deployed heavy security to ensure smooth celebrations.