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In an exciting news for Tirumala pilgrims, the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for the June quota go live online today at 10 AM IST. Also, the accommodation bookings for Tirumala and Tirupati will open this afternoon at 3 PM. Devotees are encouraged to book tickets through the portal at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in to ensure a smooth […]
The Salakatla Vasanthotsavams at Tirumala will take place from March 30 to April 1 with traditional grandeur. On the opening day at 6:30 am, Sri Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, will procession through the four Mada streets. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has suspended certain services during the festivities.
The sacred Sri Ramanavami Brahmotsavams are being celebrated with devotion at Bhadrachalam TG’s in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Elaborate arrangements are underway for the wedding of Sita Ramachandra Swamy, with streets beautifully decorated. Temple priests announced that the grand Sitarama Kalyanam and Pattabhishekam will take place on March 27 and 28.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 77,864 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 21. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 22 hours across all 32 compartments. On Saturday, 39,348 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD reported a hundi collection of ₹3.33 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and devotion.
The fourth day of Chaitra Navratri 2026, observed today, is dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda, symbolising creation. This auspicious period, running from March 19 to 27, sees devotees engage in fasting, prayers, and rituals. On Chaturthi, wearing orange is believed to attract positivity, courage, and fresh beginnings, while celebrations include Garba festivities.
★Today’s Tithi: Chavithi: 12-08 AM Next Panchami ★Nakshatra: Bharani: Ra. 1-33 Next Krittika ★ Auspicious times: A.7:04-10:04, A.11:04-T.11:58, T.2:04-4:28 ★ Rahu Kalam: 4:30 AM-6:00 AM ★ Yamagandam: 12:00 PM-1:30 AM ★ Durmuhurtam: 4:29 AM-5:17 AM ★ Varjyam: 11:57 AM-1:28 AM ★ Amrit Ghadiyalu: 8:59 AM-10:29 AM.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release the June month quota for Virtual Arjitha Sevas online today at 3 PM. Devotees are advised to book Arjita Sevas through the portal ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Earlier, at 10 AM, online bookings for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjita Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva were made available to devotees.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 69,008 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 20. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 17 hours across all 32 compartments. On Friday, 34,001 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD reported a hundi collection of ₹3.36 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and devotion.
Grand festivities mark the upcoming Chilkur Balaji Temple Brahmotsavams at Chilkur Temple starting March 27. The eight-day celebration begins with Ankurarpana, followed by flag hoisting and various vahana sevas, including Shesha, Gopa, and Hanumantha. Highlights include Kalyanotsavam, Vasantotsavam, Mahabhishekam, and concluding rituals on April 3.
A vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails in Bhadrachalam as the Thiru Kalyana Brahmotsavams commence at the Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple. Today, Lord Seetha Ramachandra Swamy will grace devotees with a grand procession through the temple streets on a richly adorned chariot. Chanting of Vedic hymns and traditional music will enhance the divine experience.
Festive fervor marks the Ugadi Brahmotsavams at Srisailam Temple in Nandyal district, which began March 16 and conclude today. Rituals at Yagasala highlight Ugadi celebrations, while Goddess Bhramarambika appears in special evening adornment and later rides a horse-drawn chariot for prayers. On Thursday, 77,859 Kannada devotees received darshan of Lord Shiva.
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Middle East countries on March 20 after the Shawwal moon was not sighted, completing 30 days of Ramadan. In India, the moon sighting on Mar 19 will decide the date, Eid may fall on March 20 if sighted, or March 21 otherwise. India usually celebrates […]
TTD will release Arjitha Seva tickets on March 21 at 10 AM, followed by virtual seva slots at 3 PM. Anga Pradakshina and Srivani tickets open March 23, along with special darshan tokens. On March 24, special entry darshan and Tirumala room quotas will be released online for devotees booking through the official website, http://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release E-DIP online Arjitha Seva tickets, including virtual sevas, for June 2026 today at 10:00 am. Devotees are advised to book tickets only through the official TTD website to ensure secure reservations for darshan and sevas. Avoid third-party sites to prevent fraud and ensure a smooth booking experience.
Massive numbers of worshippers gathered at the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah on the 27th night of Ramzan, believed to be Laylat Al‑Qadr, one of the most sacred nights in Islam. Pilgrims engaged in prayers and supplications throughout the night, while Saudi authorities managed crowds and provided services to support devotees.