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The Tirumala Temple drew a massive crowd today, with around 67,000 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 6. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 16 hours across 31 compartments. On Friday, 26,690 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD reported a hundi collection of ₹3.82 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and devotion.
The Tirumala Temple witnessed a massive crowd of devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji today. Those without tokens face up to 20 hours of waiting across 31 compartments. On Thursday, 59,194 devotees visited, with 25,295 offering tonsuring. The temple’s TTD reported a hundi income of Rs. 3.87 crore, reflecting extraordinary devotion and faith.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has informed that VIP Break Darshan and Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva will be cancelled on March 17 at Tirumala. The key decision comes as the temple conducts the traditional Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam ritual ahead of the Ugadi Asthanam scheduled for March 19, a customary purification ceremony before top temple festivals.
A steady rush of devotees was observed at the Tirumala Temple today, with Sarva Darshan taking 6 hours and visitors waiting in 10 compartments. On Wednesday, 63,772 devotees paid their respects, while 24,013 offered talaneelas to the Lord. The temple’s hundi recorded a income of ₹1.47 crore on March 4, reflecting continued faith and devotion […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has revealed the schedule for the sacred Godavari Pushkaralu, set to begin on June 26, 2027, and conclude on July 7, 2027, in Rajahmundry. Authorities also plan to conduct the spiritual event on a huge scale, drawing inspiration from the grandeur and arrangements of the Kumbh Mela to accommodate millions of […]
Saudi Arabia has opened Hajj 2026 bookings for domestic pilgrims through the Nusuk platform. Citizens and residents can select packages and pay via the SADAD system. Payments must be completed within 72 hours until May 14, after which the window shrinks to six hours. Authorities also announced updated cancellation and refund policies for pilgrims.
At the sacred Tirumala Temple, about 27,000 devotees gathered on March 3 for darshan. With four waiting compartments filled, Sarvadarshan without tokens stretched to nearly 6 hours. Nearly 9,985 pilgrims offered tonsures, while hundi offerings reached ₹4.46 crore. Due to a lunar eclipse, TTD suspended services until evening, resuming Sarvadarshanam at 8:30 pm.
Starting tonight, Tirumala Srivari Temple will offer Sarvadarshanam from 8:30 pm due to the lunar eclipse, as per Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. On Monday, 75,174 devotees visited, with 17,734 participating in tonsuring rituals. The temple also recorded a hundi collection of ₹4.29 crore, reflecting strong devotion and faith among pilgrims.
The Andhra Pradesh’s Srisailam Temple is all set to host grand Ugadi Brahmastovams from March 16 to 20. Lakhs of devotees from Karnataka and Maharashtra traditionally arrive on foot a week prior. Meanwhile, touch-and-feel darshan will be available for devotees from March 6 to 15, allowing early participation in the festivities.
The Tirumala Temple will remain shut from 9 am to 7:30 pm today in view of the full lunar eclipse, board officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams revealed. All VIP break darshans, special entry tickets, Arjitha sevas, and pre-booked sevas stand cancelled for the day. Authorities also confirmed that Sarva Darshan tokens issued in Tirupati will […]
Holika Dahan, celebrated on March 24, 2026, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the triumph of devotion. Traditionally, devotees offer grains, coconuts, jaggery, and sweets into the fire while chanting mantras to invoke blessings. Spiritual experts say sincere offerings during Holika Dahan can burn away negativity, strengthen faith, and invite prosperity.
Darshan services at the Samatashotri Kendra temple near Muchinthal of Hyderabad will remain suspended on March 3 due to the lunar eclipse. Temple authorities announced that devotees will not be allowed for worship on that day. Regular darshan timings will resume at 3 pm on March 4. Organizers have urged pilgrims to take note of […]
The TTD Board of Trustees, chaired by BR Naidu, approved key initiatives in its meeting. Key decisions included sanctioning the annual budget of ₹5,463 crore, installing a 108-foot Jambavan statue in Vontimitta, distributing free laddus to temple devotees, and launching the Govintha Aksharamala program at the Vakulamata temple, enhancing temple infrastructure.
The TTD said that Srivari SSD token issuance will be suspended on March 2nd and 3rd due to the lunar eclipse on the 3rd. No tokens will be issued in Tirupati during this period, including for VIP darshan, and recommendation letters will not be accepted. Token distribution is scheduled to resume on March 4th, allowing […]
A Hyderabad devotee, Rachamallu Venkata Sujitha, donated ₹1 crore to TTD’s Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust. The cheque was handed over to TTD Chairman BR Naidu in Tirumala. The trust focuses on cow protection and their spiritual significance, with TTD matching each donation to ensure the initiative remains financially self-sufficient and sustainable.