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Darshan services at the Samatashotri Kendra temple near Muchinthal of Hyderabad will remain suspended on March 3 due to the lunar eclipse. Temple authorities announced that devotees will not be allowed for worship on that day. Regular darshan timings will resume at 3 pm on March 4. Organizers have urged pilgrims to take note of […]
The TTD Board of Trustees, chaired by BR Naidu, approved key initiatives in its meeting. Key decisions included sanctioning the annual budget of ₹5,463 crore, installing a 108-foot Jambavan statue in Vontimitta, distributing free laddus to temple devotees, and launching the Govintha Aksharamala program at the Vakulamata temple, enhancing temple infrastructure.
The TTD said that Srivari SSD token issuance will be suspended on March 2nd and 3rd due to the lunar eclipse on the 3rd. No tokens will be issued in Tirupati during this period, including for VIP darshan, and recommendation letters will not be accepted. Token distribution is scheduled to resume on March 4th, allowing […]
A Hyderabad devotee, Rachamallu Venkata Sujitha, donated ₹1 crore to TTD’s Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust. The cheque was handed over to TTD Chairman BR Naidu in Tirumala. The trust focuses on cow protection and their spiritual significance, with TTD matching each donation to ensure the initiative remains financially self-sufficient and sustainable.
Both temples of Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Devasthanam in Secunderabad will remain closed on March 3 in view of the total lunar eclipse. Temple authorities announced that doors will shut at 8 am, suspending darshan for the day. The shrines will reopen on March 4 at 9 am with Maha Mangala Aarti, after which devotees can […]
In Varanasi, Holi takes a unique form at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats, where devotees celebrate Mashana Holi by throwing pyre ashes instead of colors. Participants march in vibrant processions, chanting Lord Shiva’s names and beating drums, turning solemn rituals into a celebration of life and death. Tourists gather in large numbers to witness this it.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board will convene in Tirumala to approve a budget estimated at ₹5,500 crore and deliberate on 90 agenda items. Discussions will include the Srivari Mudupe scheme and measures to simplify donations. Officials are considering a system that issues printed acknowledgments for contributions made through digital payment apps.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 16 hours. On Thursday, 62,074 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 27,784 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.21 crore on the same day, Feb 26th.
Indian domestic stock markets opened slightly lower today amid investor caution over rising global trade tensions. The Sensex dipped 257.89 points to 81,990.72, while the Nifty-50 declined 90.35 points to 25,406.20. Bank Nifty also slipped 91.70 points to 60,627.85. The Indian rupee was trading at 90.10 against the dollar, reflecting the global uncertainty.
The grand Srivari Salakatla Theppotsavam was celebrated at Tirumala Temple last night with divine splendor. Lord Sriram, accompanied by Sita, Lakshmana, and Anjaneya, appeared on a beautifully decorated raft adorned with lights and flowers. On the festival’s opening day, Swami performed three circumambulations in Pushkarini, blessing thousands of devotees.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is planning a new system to ease the burden of carrying coins for devotees. Authorities propose issuing a printed receipt or document for donations made through digital payment apps. Devotees can place this document in the hundi instead of cash. The TTD board is expected to take a final decision on […]
Amalaki Ekadashi is being observed nationwide toady with deep devotion and spiritual zeal. Regarded as one of Hinduism’s holiest days, devotees keep a strict fast and offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings. The Ekadashi tithi began at 12:33 AM and will conclude at 10:32 PM today, while Dwadashi Parana falls between 5 AM […]
The long-standing succession dispute at the revered Brahmangari Math has finally been resolved. After being vacant for over 4 years, Venkatadriswamy is set to be installed as the 12th-generation head of the Peetha today. The oath-taking will follow the guidelines of the AP Endowment Dept, marking a new chapter in the spiritual legacy of the […]
The annual Salakatla Theppottsavam at Tirumala begins today and will continue until March 2. The sacred Srivari Pushkarini has been illuminated with vibrant electric lighting and elaborate decorations for the occasion. As festivities commence this evening, several rituals, including Sahasradeepalankara Seva, have been suspended for five days to facilitate it.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 25 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 15 hours. On Sunday, 76,506 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,049 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.20 crore on the same day, Feb 22nd.