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During the holy month of Kartik, devotees observe several rituals at home. Lighting diyas every evening, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, reading holy scriptures, and observing fasts. Devotees also donate to the needy, maintain cleanliness, and avoid non-vegetarian food. These acts are believed to bring prosperity, peace, and spiritual merit.
Chhath Puja, celebrated from October 25 to 28 in 2025, is a major festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe fasting, offer prayers at sunrise and sunset, and thank the Sun for sustaining life on Earth. The festival symbolizes purity, gratitude, and devotion, promoting health and prosperity.
The Kerala government’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its probe into the gold melting incident at Sabarimala Temple. The prime accused reportedly confessed that the extracted gold was sold to a businessman in Bellary. Acting on this information, Kerala Police have taken the accused to Bellary for further probe and evidence collection.
Nagula Chavithi, observed on the Chavithi day in the Shukla Paksha of the Kartika month, is being celebrated today with devotion. On this auspicious occasion, devotees visit temple anthills (Putta) to offer prayers and perform rituals seeking the blessings of serpent deities for family well-being, fertility, and protection from evils.
In great news for Lord Venkateswara devotees, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan ticket quota today at 10 AM. Devotees are advised to book Darshan, Arjitha Seva, and other tickets only through the official website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Accommodation quota tickets for January month 2026 open at 3 PM today.
All days in the month of Kartik are considered auspicious, with Nagula Chavithi being one of the most important festivals. This year, it falls today, October 25th, Chavithi begins at 1:19 am and ends tomorrow at 3:48 am. Experts say the best time to worship the Naga deities is 8:59-10:25 am, during the Rahu period.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release Arjitha Seva tickets for January 2026 online today at 10 am. Virtual Seva tickets follow at 3 pm. Srivari Darshan tickets will be released tomorrow at 10 am, and tickets for the elderly and disabled will be available tomorrow at 3 pm, TTD officials said.
River bathing, lamp lighting, fasting, and donations are key rituals during the sacred month of Kartik. Worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu is encouraged. Scholars say observing Kartik rituals, especially on Mondays, brings immense merit, equal to an Ashwamedha Yaga. Karthika Snanam during Brahma Muhurta, under the Krittika star, to promote good health.
The auspicious Karthika month celebrations begin today at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, and will continue till November 21. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit for the darshan of Goddess Bhramarambika and Lord Mallikarjuna. Authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for all pilgrims during the festivities.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 17 hours. On Monday, October 20, 72,026 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 23,304 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.86 crore on the same day.
The sacred month of Karthika Masam, a spiritually significant period in the Hindu tradition, begins on October 22, 2025. However, this year, it will be observed from October 22 to November 20. Devotees mark the month with fasting, charity, holy baths, and special prayers, believed to bring spiritual merit and divine blessings.
Heavy rainfall has been lashing Tirumala temple in the Tirupati district since last night, causing hardship to devotees. Nellore city has also seen continuous rain for three days, leading to waterlogging in suburban colonies. Rainwater has entered railway underbridges, severely affecting commuter movement and causing traffic disruptions.
Lakshmi Puja, traditionally performed during Diwali, is most auspicious today between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM, according to scholars. The Pradosha period falls between 5:45 PM and 8:15 PM. Rituals and pujas conducted during these times are believed to bring special blessings, prosperity, and spiritual benefits on this sacred occasion.
The Kanakadurgamma Temple at Indra Kiladri, Vijayawada, will close today at 7 PM for Diwali celebrations. The temple will be closed for the Pancha Aarti service and will reopen at 3 AM tomorrow. Temple officials advised devotees to consider these timings while planning their darshan visit during the Diwali festivities.
The ‘Diwali Asthanam’ at Tirumala Temple is an annual event of great significance, celebrating the festival of lights with grandeur. The special rituals during this occasion honor Lord Venkateswara and are believed to bring blessings and prosperity. The event attracts thousands of devotees who gather to witness the spiritual celebration.