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On Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vaishnava temples across India witnessed huge gatherings of devotees. Early morning queues formed at temples like Srirangam, Kanchi, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Tirumala, Ontimitta, Bhadrachalam, Yadadri, and Puri Jagannath, as worshippers sought darshan of Lord Vishnu. The festival highlighted the devotion of thousands of pilgrims nationwide.
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AP CM Chandrababu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. PM Modi also extended his wishes, highlighting that the Puranas emphasize the spiritual merit of visiting the northern gate. Leaders urged devotees to seek blessings and embrace the auspiciousness of this festival.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy took part in Tirumala Srivari Seva on the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi today. Accompanied by his family, he had VIP break darshan of Lord Venkateswara. AP Minister Payyavula Keshav also joined him, while TTD Chairman BR Naidu and temple officials accorded a warm reception. Several other dignitaries also offered prayers.
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Uttara Dwara Darshan is sacred as it represents the celestial gateway to Vaikuntha. Observed on Vaikuntha Ekadashi, devotees believe Lord Vishnu grants liberation to those who receive darshan through the gate. Inspired by the legend of Madhu and Kaitabha, this ritual reflects compassion, release from karmic cycles, and spiritual renewal for devoted seekers.
Tirumala will begin Vaikuntha Ekadasi celebrations today, with the shrine decorated using 50 tonnes of flowers, 10 tonnes of fruits, and four lakh cut flowers, illuminated by vibrant lights. TTD expects 70,000 daily devotees, enforcing token-based entry until January 1. Swarna Rathotsavam is today, Chakrasnanam tomorrow, with 3,000 police deployed.
Tirumala will remain closed to general devotees for three days, the TTD announced. The restriction applies on Vaikuntha Ekadashi (December 30), Dwadashi (December 31) and January 1. Entry during this period will be permitted only for devotees who obtained darshan tickets through the online Lucky Dip system. Offline darshan access will resume from Jan 2 […]
Devotees have flocked to Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, ahead of New Year and Makara Sankranti celebrations. Long queues have formed, with darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna and Goddess Bhramaramba taking up to 5 hours. Due to the rush, arjitha sevas and abhishekams were temporarily halted. Authorities confirmed that all arrangements have been made.
Devotees visiting Tirumala for Lord Srivaru’s darshan have received some relief as arrangements improved. While SSD tokens were usually issued at 2 PM, authorities advanced the timing to 10 AM over the past three days due to heavy crowds. Notably, token distribution began at 7:30 AM yesterday, prompting devotees to urge officials to continue this […]
After a recent TTD board resolution, higher authorities have directed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to process voluntary retirement for 33 non-Hindu employees. Staff have been asked to submit consent within 10 days. While nine employees have already opted for VRS, 33 are pending. Reports also suggest some employees identify as Hindu but attend church prayer.
Preparations are in full swing for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations on December 30 at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta, TG. Temple authorities are installing temporary grills to facilitate separate darshan arrangements for VIPs. Temple EO Venkat Rao stated that arrangements will be completed by December 29 to ensure smooth celebrations.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Thursday, 72,355 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 37,154 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.12 crore on the same day, Dec 25.
Due to heavy rush of devotees at Tirumala, TTD has temporarily cancelled Srivani Darshan tickets for three days starting tomorrow. These tickets were already stopped from December 30 to January 1, while online bookings from January 2 to 8 are complete. Officials confirmed that Srivani Darshan ticket issuance will resume from January 9.
TTD extends special blessings to newly married couples who send wedding intimation letters seeking divine grace. Each year, over one lakh couples receive a sacred package containing a blessings magazine, wedding culture book, akshinthas, kumkum and bangles. Devotees are encouraged to make use of this facility by sending their request to the EO.