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Tholi Ekadashi, or Devshayani Ekadashi, falls on Sunday, July 6. The Ekadashi Tithi starts at 6:58 PM on Saturday, July 5 and ends at 9:14 PM on Sunday, July 6. Marking the start of Chaturmas, devotees fast, visit temples, perform special pujas, and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, who is believed to enter divine sleep.
Despite a deadly stampede that claimed three lives, thousands continue their pilgrimage in Puri with unwavering faith. Poor planning, lack of barricades, and mismanagement are under scrutiny. Authorities promise reforms, heightened security, and disciplined crowd control to prevent further chaos during the remaining days of this spiritually significant festival.
In a delightful update for Tirumala devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has released Arjitha Seva tickets for September 2025 today at 10 AM. Devotees can now book online for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, and other rituals. Slots for Virtual Sevas will be released today at 3 PM.
The Sri Seetha Ramachandraswamy Temple in Bhadrachalam, located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, is witnessing a surge in devotees. Thousands have gathered to seek the divine darshan of Lord Sriram. Both free and special darshan queues are filled with devotees, reflecting the temple’s growing spiritual appeal and importance.
Devotees are expressing concern over the sighting of leopards along the Alipiri footpath and ghat road leading to Tirumala. In response, TTD EO Shyamala Rao held a review meeting with officials to address the issue. He directed the deployment of protective measures including camera traps, to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UN Security Council meeting on ‘Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives’. He accused Pak of violating the principles of peace by waging 3 wars against India and sponsoring thousands of terror attacks.
A huge Tiranga rally was organized in Vijayawada to mark the success of the Indian defense force’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The grand rally was taken out from Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium to Benzi Circle. AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, BJP state president Daggubati Purandeshwari, state ministers, and several MLAs attended the event.
Owner of the Lucknow Super Giants franchise, Sanjeev Goenka, donated gold ornaments worth ₹5 crore to Lord Venkateswara. He presented 5 kilograms of gold to TTD Additional EO Venkaiah Chowdary. In recognition of his generous contribution, the TTD arranged for a special darshan and laddu prasad for Goenka during the occasion.
AP Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced that from May 15, VIP letters will once again be accepted for Tirumala darshan. He confirmed that break darshan slots will be allotted based on these recommendation letters. He also clarified that recommendation letters from public will be accepted for this arrangement.
Saraswati Pushkaralu 2025 will be observed from May 15 to May 26, occurring once every 12 years when Jupiter enters Mithuna Rasi (Gemini). This sacred festival is dedicated to ‘Goddess Saraswati’ and is celebrated on the banks of the Saraswati River, primarily in Telangana and Maharashtra. Devotees take holy dips during this event.
A hundi counting program was conducted at the Srisailam Temple in Nandyal district, AP. Temple EO announced that the total income collected over 28 days amounted to ₹3.61 crore. In addition to cash, devotees donated 105 grams of gold, 4 kg of silver, 644 US dollars, 50 Saudi riyals, reflecting the temple’s international patronage.
A massive rush of devotees has gathered at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy shrine in Yadagirigutta, Telangana. With the summer vacation in full swing, large numbers of devotees are flocking to the temple, causing the temple premises and queue complexes to be overcrowded. As a result, darshan is taking longer than usual.
The TTD will release the quota of ₹300 special entry darshan tickets for the month of July on April 24 at 10 am. The quota of rooms in Tirumala and Tirupati will also be released on the same day at 3 pm. TTD has requested that Arjitha Seva and darshan tickets be booked only through […]
The Vaisakhi celebrations have begun in a grand manner under the auspices of the Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. On the first day of the 3-day event today, the Amrit Sanchar program was held with devotional fervor. Sikh gurus prepared Amritpan while chanting Garbhani Kirtans and reciting the Guru Granth.
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year due to regional differences in beliefs. In many states, it’s observed during Chaitra Purnima (March-April) as Hanuman’s birth anniversary. Also, especially in states like Tamil Nadu, it’s celebrated during Margashirsha (Dec-Jan), believing that was when Hanuman first met Lord Rama.