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The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 80,774 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 29. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 7 hours across all 9 compartments. On Sunday, 27,447 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD also reported a hundi collection of ₹4.05 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and […]
TTD has prepared 85,000 Tirumala Laddus for distribution to devotees attending the Sitaram Kalyanam in AP’s Ontimitta on April 1. The packing was carried out by 300 Srivari Sevaks at Srivari Seva Sadan-1, with officials confirming that loading and transportation arrangements have been completed. The effort ensures that devotees will receive the sacred prasadam.
The annual Salakatla Vasanthotsavams of Lord Venkateswara begin today in Tirumala and will continue until April 1 at the Vasantha Mandapam. Daily processions will take place along the Mada streets, attracting large crowds of devotees. A grand Golden Chariot procession is scheduled for tomorrow. TTD has also suspended several sevas during the festival period.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 82,040 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 28. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 7 hours across all 25 compartments. On Saturday, 31,606 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD also reported a hundi collection of ₹3.18 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and […]
As part of the grand Sri Kodandaramaswamy Brahmotsavams at Ontimitta in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa district, the Sitarama Kalyanam is scheduled for April 1 from 6 pm to 9 pm IST. AP CM Chandrababu will present silk robes to Ramaiah on behalf of the state, while AP Home Minister Anitha and colleagues reviewed arrangements to ensure […]
Hindu devotees are observing Kamada Ekadashi today, March 29, a sacred occasion in the Chaitra month devoted to Lord Vishnu. Believed to cleanse sins and grant wishes, devotees begin early with rituals, offering yellow flowers, fruits, and Tulsi leaves. The fast includes prayers and Vrat Katha recitation, concluding with Dwadashi parana on tomorrow morning.
At Tirumala Temple, Arjitha Sevas will remain suspended for three days as the annual Vasantotsavam begins on March 30 and continues until April 1. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has canceled key rituals, including Kalyanotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva. Special Snapana Thirumanjanam ceremonies will be held, and devotees are advised to take note of it.
The Kanaka Durga Temple Trust Board is set to convene today at 3 PM on Indrakiladri in Vijayawada. Key agenda items include discussions on ongoing and future temple development projects. The meeting will see participation from Trust Board members, ex-officio representatives, special invitees, and officials from the AP govt, focusing on enhancing facilities.
At Kodandaramaswamy Temple, the sacred Sitarama Kalyanam follows a unique tradition. Unlike typical Sri Ramanavami celebrations held during the day, this ceremony takes place five days later on the full moon night. As per the Hindu purana, the wedding is performed under moonlight to fulfill the moon’s wish to witness the divine union near the […]
Sri Ramanavami was celebrated with devotion at Tirumala Srivari Temple, where the Asthanam ceremony drew many devotees. Idols of Lord Sita Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman were honored with the sacred Snapa Thirumanjanam ritual held between 9 am and 11 am. TTD EO Ravichandra, Additional EO Venkaiah Chowdary, and temple priests took part in the celebrations.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 65,600 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 26. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 11 hours across all 32 compartments. On Thursday, 24,292 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD also reported a hundi collection of ₹4.18 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and […]
Srirama Navami celebrations are deeply cherished in Hindu tradition, honoring the divine marriage of Sita and Rama, a symbol of dharma, family values, and righteousness. Devotees believe this sacred union brings peace to the world. Mass wedding ceremonies held on this day foster devotion, unity, and social harmony, making it an auspicious occasion for couples.
Devotees believe that celebrating Sriram Navami by worshipping Lord Sita Ramachandra invites peace and prosperity into life. Heartfelt devotion can help overcome obstacles and bring spiritual well-being. Reciting sacred mantras such as ‘Om Sri Ramaya Namah’ or ‘Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama’ 108 times is said to calm the mind and strengthen faith.
On the holy occasion of Ramanavami, the divine Sitarama Kalyanam is being celebrated with grandeur at Bhadrachalam. TG CM Revanth Reddy, along with his wife, to attend the event, and will offer silk clothes and pearls to Lord Rama on behalf of the state. The Telangana govt has also made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth […]
The International Olympic Committee has began a new policy restricting transgender athletes from competing in Olympic categories, particularly women’s events. The move is based on concerns about maintaining fair competition and ensuring a level playing field for biological female athletes. This step aims to uphold equality in sports while addressing issues.