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Badarinath and Kedarnath Temple Committee announced that non-Hindus will not be allowed into 45 temples under its control. The committee said the decision aims to protect temple sanctity and follow ancient traditions properly. It added that strict steps will be taken. Opposition parties criticized the move, calling it a diversion tactic by the BJP government.
Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, witnessed a huge influx of devotees over the consecutive holidays. Pilgrims from across states flocked to the temple town, with long queues forming since early morning. Sarva Darshan takes 5 hours, while quick darshan require three hours. Heavy traffic towards Hyderabad caused significant congestion.
Rathasaptami, celebrated on the seventh day of Magha Shuddha, marks the Sun God’s symbolic journey northward. Devotees rise early to offer prayers and milk to the Sun, believing it cleanses sins and illnesses from seven lifetimes. This auspicious day is associated with prosperity, health, and spiritual rejuvenation, making it a revered festival of light.
Tirumala witnessed an overwhelming rush of devotees on Ratha Saptami, with Sarva Darshan taking 20 hours to complete. Crowds stretched up to Shila Toranam as all compartments filled. On Saturday, 76,654 pilgrims visited, with 34,080 making offerings. TTD officials reported a hundi collection of ₹3.81 crore on Jan 24, reflecting the festival’s significance.
Ratha Saptami celebrations commenced in Tirumala early this morning with grand rituals and vibrant devotion. Lord Venkateswara is blessing devotees through seven vahanams across the day, from Suryaprabha and Garuda to Sarvabhupala. The hill shrine dazzled with decorations of 10 tons of natural flowers and 40,000 cut flowers, creating spiritual atmosphere.
Ratha Saptami celebrations began with spiritual fervor at Dwaraka Tirumala Temple in Eluru district of AP today. Devotees witnessed the Suryaprabha Vahana Seva in the morning, while Chandraprabha Vahana Seva is scheduled for the evening. Temple authorities ensured smooth arrangements as priests distributed prasadam, allowing pilgrims to participate peacefully.
Ratha Saptami was celebrated across southern states as devotees marked the Sun’s northward journey, signalling harvest hopes. Tirumala witnessed hugee footfall as pilgrims gathered for Lord Venkateswara’s darshan today. Heavy inflow of vehicles led to km-long queues at the Alipiri checkpoint, reflecting the festival’s spiritual significance across the region.
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be observed today at Tiruchanur’s Padmavati Ammavari Temple ahead of Rath Saptami celebrations on Jan 25. As per tradition, the goddess will be awakened with auspicious chants, followed by ritual purification from 6:30 AM to 9 AM. Sanctum, temple corridors, ceilings, and sacred articles will be cleansed with holy water.
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be observed tomorrow at Tiruchanur’s Padmavati Ammavari Temple ahead of Rath Saptami celebrations on Jan 25. As per tradition, the goddess will be awakened with auspicious chants, followed by ritual purification from 6:30 am to 9 am. Sanctum, temple corridors, ceilings, and sacred articles will be cleansed with holy water.
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be observed tomorrow at Tiruchanur’s Padmavati Ammavari Temple ahead of Rath Saptami celebrations on Jan 25. As per tradition, the goddess will be awakened with auspicious chants, followed by ritual purification from 6:30 am to 9 am. Sanctum, temple corridors, ceilings, and sacred articles will be cleansed with holy water.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has opened online bookings for Arjitha Seva tickets for April 2026 from 10 AM today, along with releasing the complete darshan and accommodation schedule for the month. Anga Pradakshinam tokens will be available from January 23, while Special Entry Darshan tickets, priced at ₹300, can be booked online starting January 24.
The sacred month of Magh begins today, revered as a time for spiritual purification and auspicious events. Magh, meaning ‘remover of sins,’ is especially beloved by Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya, and Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that bathing in rivers or wells before sunrise brings blessings. Also, the month is considered favorable for conducting ceremonies.
Darshan at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will be temporarily restricted from today. Devotees will be allowed entry only until 6 pm, while darshan will completely stop after 10 pm. In keeping with age-old traditions, special rituals will be held, after which the sanctum sanctorum will be closed from tomorrow, marking a brief ceremonial break […]
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) released the full darshan and accommodation schedule for April 2026. Arjitha Seva tickets go online today at 10 AM, followed by Anga Pradakshinam tokens on January 23. Special entry darshan tickets, priced at ₹300, will be available for online booking starting January 24, allowing devotees to plan their visit efficiently.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Saturday, 83,576 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 31,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.07 crore on the same day, Jan 17th.