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The Mohammad Yunus government has imposed strict restrictions on Durga prayers in Bangladesh. Orders have been issued mandating a ‘jiziya’ tax of Rs. 5 lakhs to perform Hindu prayers. This decision appears to have been made shortly after Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma held discussions with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Hussain to strengthen relations between […]
The Bathukamma celebrations are ongoing across Telangana. On the third day of Ashvayuja Shuddha Vidiya, flowers are arranged in three tiers, with Gauramma placed at the peak. Chamanti, hibiscus, and other flowers are used for decoration. This celebration is also known as ‘Muddappu Bathukamma.’ On this occasion, dishes made of dal, milk, and jaggery are […]
All arrangements for the Tirumala Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam, which commences on Friday, have been completed. The Brahmotsavam will be held for nine days, from October 4th to 12th. Sri Malayappa Swamy, the Utsavamurthi of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, will grant divine darshan to devotees on various vehicles in all 4 Mada streets. The festivities will conclude […]
The Tirumala Laddu holds immense significance, receiving a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2009. This recognition highlights its unique qualities and cultural heritage tied to the Tirumala. Made from premium ingredients and offered as a sacred prasadam, the laddu symbolizes devotion. The GI tag protects its authenticity, ensuring that only genuine Tirumala Laddus are produced.
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 12 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 31 compartments are currently filled, according to the latest update from TTD. On October 2, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹2.92 crore. Also, on Wednesday, at least 24,403 devotees underwent tonsuring, while a total of 80,613 […]
The Dussehra Sharannavaratri celebrations commenced in grand style this morning at Goddess Kanakadurga’s temple on Indrakiladri in Vijayawada. On the first day of the festival, the goddess adorned as ‘Bala Tripura Sundari Devi,’ captivating the devotees. Known as the beloved deity of her followers, Kanakadurga drew large crowds. As a result, the antaralaya darshan has […]
Navratri, the most significant Hindu festival, begins on October 3 with the worship of Goddess Durga, as devotees flock to temples to perform puja and chant mantras. For nine days, participants will fast, feast, and honor the goddess, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Each day is dedicated to a specific form of Maa […]
On the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, a large number of devotees thronged the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi. The 9-day festival celebrates nine forms of the goddess with rituals, stage decorations, and cultural events. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings, highlighting Navratri’s focus on honoring the divine feminine.
The auspicious 10-day Sharannavaratri celebrations will begin this morning as part of the Dussehra festival. On this occasion, Vijayawada Police Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu will present silk clothes to Goddess Kanakadurga. All arrangements have been made for the Dussehra celebrations at the temple, with special darshan timings for VIPs scheduled from 8 AM to 10 AM […]
The annual Brahmotsavam of Tirumala Srivari will begin on Thursday, October 3, with the Ankurarpana ceremony. The main festivities will take place from October 4 to 12. On Oct 4, flag hoisting will occur at Meenalagnam between 5:45 and 6 PM. CM Chandrababu and his wife will present silk clothes to Lord Srivaru and will […]
Mahalaya 2024, on October 2, marks the end of Pitru Paksha and heralds the start of Debi Paksha, dedicated to Goddess Durga. This day is significant for the Bengali community, symbolizing the moment Goddess Durga was invoked to defeat the demon king Mahishasura, representing good’s triumph over evil. Devotees pray for her blessings of prosperity, […]
The TTD has exciting news for devotees visiting Tirumala Srivari ahead of Brahmotsavam. TTD EO Shyamala Rao announced that all arrangements are in place to ensure that devotees can participate in the Vahanaseva on the same day as their Brahmotsavam darshan. He also revealed that VIP recommended darshans and arjitha sevas have been cancelled.
Ahead of the Sharannavaratri rituals for the Dussehra festival, preparations are underway at the Goddess Kanakadurga temple on Indrakiladri Hill in Vijayawada. Temple priests announced that the Navratri will commence on Oct 3 with the laying of the foundation stone and will conclude on Oct 12. The auspicious ‘Tepostavam’ is set to take place in […]
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam will release Srivari Seva voluntary service general quota tickets on Friday at 11 AM. Navaneeta Seva tickets will be available at 12 PM, followed by Parakamani Seva tickets at 1 PM. Devotees can visit the TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in for more details. Also, TTD released accommodation tickets for Tirumala and Tirupati […]
Amid the Tirumala Laddu issue, devotees are raising concerns about the Laddu from the Goddess Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada. Raids by food safety authorities revealed flaws, with investigations uncovering that contractors were supplying low-quality ingredients. Notably, labels were missing from cashew packets, leading officials to reject 1,100 kg of raisins due to its poor […]