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Gold and silver prices rose sharply today in the Hyderabad bullion market. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased by ₹710 to ₹1,30,580, while 22-carat gold rose by ₹650 to ₹1,19,700. Silver also surged, with a kilogram costing ₹5,000 more at ₹2,01,000. Prices remain similar across both Telugu states.
TTD will release today at 2 pm the list of devotees selected through the e-DIP for the first three days of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshans at Tirumala Temple, starting December 30. Online registrations ran from November 27 to December 1, with 24,05,237 devotees applying via 9,55,703 submissions, TTD officials said.
The famed Sabarimala Temple, once crowded with devotees, now appears unusually empty. Officials say about 15% of those who booked through the virtual queue haven’t shown up. Despite a recent ruling that could expand spot-booking, the early-morning crowd has been thin since 5 am, pointing to declining footfall even during the pilgrimage season.
Srisailam Devasthanam’s EO Srinivasa Rao said that from today devotees holding ₹500 Sparsha Darshan or ₹300 special darshan tickets will receive free laddus, available via counters 9 and 10. Meanwhile, a new Kailasa Kankanam counter at the renovated Sri Gokulam and Rathashala will be inaugurated to further enhance pilgrim amenities.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 8 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 13 hours. On Sunday, 68,187 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 25,027 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.47 crore on the same day, November 30.
Incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah is lashing Tirumala, forcing the closure of shrine entrances and pathways to the Lord’s feet. TTD security is cautioning motorists on the Alipiri ghat road as a safety measure. Meanwhile, 5 dams in Tirumala have reached full capacity and are overflowing, as per the TTD Water Works EE Sudhakar […]
A heavy influx of devotees thronged the Srisailam temple in AP’s Nandyal district, seeking darshan of Lord Mallikharjuna and Goddess Bramarambha. The Sarvadarshan queues witnessed dense crowds, with waiting time reaching three hours. Temple authorities have enhanced arrangements to ensure smooth movement and prevent inconvenience to the visiting devotees.
In great news for devotees, online registrations for Vaikuntha Dwaradarshan at Tirumala begin today at 10 am. Registrations can be completed via the TTD app, website, or WhatsApp number 9552300009, and remain open until 5 pm on December 1. Token allotment will take place at 2 pm the following day. Vaikuntha darshans will be held […]
Today, devotees in AP, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu celebrate Subramanya Shashti, known as Skanda Shashti, in a grand manner to honor Lord Murugan. Devotees observe fasting and perform pujas, seeking His blessings for courage. Lord Murugan, revered by many names including Subramanya, Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, and Shanmukha, is worshipped with great devotion.
In great news for devotees, online registrations for Vaikuntha Dwaradarshan at Tirumala begin tomorrow at 10 am. Registrations can be completed via the TTD app, website, or WhatsApp number 9552300009, and remain open until 5 pm on December 1. Token allotment will take place at 2 pm the following day. Vaikuntha darshans will be held […]
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.