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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.
The Jain community across the world is celebrating Mahavir Jayanti today, April 10, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Devotees offer prayers, and engage in charitable activities to honor his teachings of non-violence and compassion. It is one of the most important festivals in Jainism.
The annual Sriram Navami Brahmotsavam is scheduled to be held from March 30 to April 12 at Bhadrachalam temple. The highlight, Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam, occurs on April 6 at 10 am, coinciding with Rama Navami. This event attracts devotees nationwide, emphasizing Bhadrachalam’s significance as a pilgrimage site.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, marking the end of Ramadan, will likely be celebrated in India on March 30 or 31, depending on the crescent moon sighting. The official holiday in India is March 31, as per the central government. The festival, known for fasting, prayer, charity, and feasts, also involves the tradition of ‘Zakat’ for the underprivileged.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti said, in his budget speech, that a new Yadadri Temple Board will be established on the lines of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Board. He said that ₹110 crores have been allocated for the Kurumurthy Temple in Ammapuram. He also said that ₹100 crores have been sanctioned for the Vemulawada Temple.