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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.
Both temples of Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Devasthanam in Secunderabad will remain closed on March 3 in view of the total lunar eclipse. Temple authorities announced that doors will shut at 8 am, suspending darshan for the day. The shrines will reopen on March 4 at 9 am with Maha Mangala Aarti, after which devotees can […]
In Varanasi, Holi takes a unique form at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats, where devotees celebrate Mashana Holi by throwing pyre ashes instead of colors. Participants march in vibrant processions, chanting Lord Shiva’s names and beating drums, turning solemn rituals into a celebration of life and death. Tourists gather in large numbers to witness this it.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board will convene in Tirumala to approve a budget estimated at ₹5,500 crore and deliberate on 90 agenda items. Discussions will include the Srivari Mudupe scheme and measures to simplify donations. Officials are considering a system that issues printed acknowledgments for contributions made through digital payment apps.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 16 hours. On Thursday, 62,074 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 27,784 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.21 crore on the same day, Feb 26th.