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The second treasure bunker, Vault B, at Kerala’s Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has never been opened. While other vaults were opened and inventoried, this chamber remains sealed amid objections from the Travancore royal family. They cite curse beliefs based on Ashta Mangala Devaprasnam, and a 2020 Supreme Court order barred opening it, so it remains shut.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 6 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Friday, 67,678 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 18,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.82 crore on the same day, Jan 9th.
Two unsettling incidents occurred at the Kanakadurgamma Temple on Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, AP. Devotees panicked when a sudden electric shock jolted the prasad sales center. Also, during the Sri Chakra Archana yesterday morning, priests temporarily halted the ritual after discovering worms in the cow’s milk used for the ceremony.
Ayodhya authorities have banned online delivery of non-vegetarian food within 15 km of the Ram Temple after complaints about violations along the Panchkosi Parikrama. Hotels and homestays were warned against serving non-veg items and alcohol. Officials said monitoring will continue, as previous liquor bans along the Ram Path remain poorly enforced.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 15 hours. On Thursday, 73,580 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 18,465 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.57 crore on the same day, Jan 8th.
The Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan of Tirumala Srivaru concluded late last night. These darshans, which commenced on Dec 30, witnessed turnout exceeding expectations. While the initial plan was to facilitate darshan for 7.50 lakh devotees over ten days, more than 7.8 lakh pilgrims were blessed in this period. TTD officials stated that hundi collections touched ₹40 […]
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Wednesday, 85,752 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 19,443 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.69 crore on the same day, Jan 7th.
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a new initiative for Sabarimala devotees, allowing them to play self-composed Ayyappa devotional songs through loudspeakers. Only original, copyright-free creations will be accepted. Devotees must submit their songs on a pen drive along with an affidavit. It will be broadcast for pilgrims during the temple season.
TTD authorities announced that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will conclude at midnight today, after which regular special darshans will resume. Uttara Dwara Darshan, which began on December 30 for Vaikuntha Ekadashi, will continue until today as part of the 10-day celebrations. Lakhs of devotees have already thronged the temple seeking divine blessings.
TTD authorities have announced that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will close at midnight tomorrow. Regular special darshans will resume thereafter. The Uttara Dwara Darshan, which started on Dec 30 to mark Vaikuntha Ekadashi, will continue until Jan 8 as part of the 10-day celebration. Lakhs of devotees have already visited the temple, seeking blessings.
Srisailam temple authorities have announced that the Makar Sankranti Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in a grand manner from January 12 to 18. The festivities will commence with Yagasala Pravesham on January 12, followed by various Vahana Sevas starting January 13. A key highlight, the Bhramarambha Mallikharjuna Kalyanam, is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
On the 9th day of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, Tirumala witnessed over six lakh devotees experiencing the sacred darshan so far. The TTD confirmed that the Vaikuntha Dwara will remain open until Jan 8, ensuring maximum devotees can seek blessings. The recent Abhishekam Seva offered a rare opportunity for pilgrims to witness the holy rituals at […]
Rath Saptami festivities at the historic Arasavalli Sun Temple in Srikakulam town will commence on January 25. As one of India’s only two Sun God temples, the shrine is preparing for large crowds. As part of it, District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar inspected the arrangements, focusing on smooth darshan and ensuring a safe experience for […]
The renowned Udupi Sri Krishna Temple in Karnataka will unveil the exquisite Golden Bhagavad Gita on January 8th. Crafted over 5 months, this 122-page edition features gold-plated copper foil, with verses etched using the acid etching technique. Advanced UV curing technology has been applied, making this masterpiece both a spiritual and artistic marvel.
The Medaram temple in Mulugu, Telangana, continues to witness huge crowds of devotees offering oblations to the goddess in advance of the festival. Temple authorities reported that over 2 lakh people attended darshan yesterday alone. All preparations are underway for the grand Maha Jatara, scheduled from december 28th to 31st, 2026.