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TTD authorities have announced that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will close at midnight tomorrow. Regular special darshans will resume thereafter. The Uttara Dwara Darshan, which started on Dec 30 to mark Vaikuntha Ekadashi, will continue until Jan 8 as part of the 10-day celebration. Lakhs of devotees have already visited the temple, seeking blessings.
Srisailam temple authorities have announced that the Makar Sankranti Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in a grand manner from January 12 to 18. The festivities will commence with Yagasala Pravesham on January 12, followed by various Vahana Sevas starting January 13. A key highlight, the Bhramarambha Mallikharjuna Kalyanam, is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
On the 9th day of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, Tirumala witnessed over six lakh devotees experiencing the sacred darshan so far. The TTD confirmed that the Vaikuntha Dwara will remain open until Jan 8, ensuring maximum devotees can seek blessings. The recent Abhishekam Seva offered a rare opportunity for pilgrims to witness the holy rituals at […]
Rath Saptami festivities at the historic Arasavalli Sun Temple in Srikakulam town will commence on January 25. As one of India’s only two Sun God temples, the shrine is preparing for large crowds. As part of it, District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar inspected the arrangements, focusing on smooth darshan and ensuring a safe experience for […]
The renowned Udupi Sri Krishna Temple in Karnataka will unveil the exquisite Golden Bhagavad Gita on January 8th. Crafted over 5 months, this 122-page edition features gold-plated copper foil, with verses etched using the acid etching technique. Advanced UV curing technology has been applied, making this masterpiece both a spiritual and artistic marvel.
The Medaram temple in Mulugu, Telangana, continues to witness huge crowds of devotees offering oblations to the goddess in advance of the festival. Temple authorities reported that over 2 lakh people attended darshan yesterday alone. All preparations are underway for the grand Maha Jatara, scheduled from december 28th to 31st, 2026.
The Srivari Abhishekam Seva recently offered devotees a rare opportunity for darshan at Tirumala. On the 7th day of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, over 4,59,000 pilgrims have had the sacred experience. The TTD announced that the Vaikuntha Dwara will remain open until Jan 8, allowing the maximum number of devotees to witness the holy darshan and […]
Sabarimala temple is witnessing a Huge influx of devotees, with darshan of Lord Ayyappa taking over 12 hours due to the huge turnout. The Makaravilakku celebrations, starting from December 30, have drawn crowds forming kilometer-long queues. The temple premises echo with devotional chants, while authorities implement measures to manage the crowd efficiently.
Many people enjoy pairing cold drinks with biryani, but health experts warn this habit may affect digestion. The cold temperature causes the oils in biryani to solidify, slowing digestion and causing bloating or acidity. High sugar content in fizzy drinks can also contribute to weight gain. Experts suggest drinking buttermilk instead, as it aids digestion.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 14 hours. On Saturday, 88,662 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,417 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹5.05 crore on the same day, Jan 3rd.
Puri’s coastline in Odisha witnessed the first supermoon of 2026, popularly called the Wolf Moon, drawing crowds of tourists. The celestial phenomenon made the full moon appear 30 percent brighter and larger than usual. The striking lunar display over the pilgrimage town created a captivating visual spectacle, with many gathering along the shore to watch […]
A man who created a disturbance in Tirupati after climbing the Govindarajaswamy temple tower has been remanded to judicial custody. Police revealed that the individual, from Telangana’s Nizamabad district, was intoxicated and had arrived in Tirupati following a family dispute. The TTD has also ordered action against on-duty staff, citing lapses in security.
The management of Goddess KanakaDurga Temple at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada, has announced that VIPs and VVIPs will now need to purchase tickets for darshan. Officials noted that 200-300 privileged visitors were entering daily using recommendation letters, bypassing payment, resulting in revenue losses for the temple. This new rule aims to ensure fairness.
Juna Akhara is set to host a grand Kumbh Mela in Kerala, modeled on the famous northern celebrations. Scheduled from Jan 18 to Feb 3 along the Bharatapula river in Malappuram, the event revives the historic ‘Mahamakham’ festival from Cheraman Perumal’s era. All Kerala-based ashrams and mutts will actively participate in this spiritual gathering.
AP Home Minister Anitha is scheduled to visit Srikakulam district today to attend the valedictory event of the Abhyudayam Cycle Yatra at Ichchapuram. The initiative saw police personnel cycle nearly 1,200 km across six districts of North Andhra to create awareness among youth. The yatra, which began at Payakaraopet, concludes today.