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On October 7, 1708, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Sikh Guru, attained martyrdom. His death marked a turning point in Sikh history, as he declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru before his passing. His life and teachings continue to inspire millions, emphasizing courage, equality, and spiritual devotion.
The grand Paidi Thalli Sirimanotsavam begins today at 3 PM in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy will offer silk clothes to Goddess Paidi Thalli. The Sirimanu chariots will move from Hukumpet. Officials expect over 5 lakh devotees to attend, and all arrangements for the massive festival have been fully completed.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 21 hours. On Sunday, October 5, 83,412 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 33,058 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.89 crore on the same day.
The ‘Kalyanotsavam’ of Sri Sitarama will be celebrated tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Sri Kodanda Ramaswami Temple in Ontimitta, near Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, on the occasion of the full moon. Temple officials are making necessary arrangements and stated that two devotees can participate in the ‘Kalyanam Arjitha Seva’ by paying ₹1,000.
During the Dussehra festival, around 20 lakh devotees visited the Kanakadurga temple at Indrakiladri in Vijayawada over 14 days. Temple EO Seenanayak stated that 15.9 lakh devotees visited between September 22 and October 2, while 4.15 lakh visited from October 3 to 5. Counting of hundi offerings will take place over the next three days.
As Dussehra holidays end, devotees are flocking to Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, forming long queues for darshan. Due to heavy crowds, Dharma Darshan is taking over three hours, while VIP Darshan takes about an hour. Yesterday, more than 40,000 devotees had darshan and fulfilled their vows at the temple.
TTD has clarified that social media rumors about elderly darshan are false. It confirmed that online tickets are released three months in advance daily for 1,000 elderly and disabled devotees. Darshan is allowed every day at 3 pm via the Senior Citizen/PHC line near Tirumala Nambi Temple, ensuring smooth access.
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 Friday, October 3, 73,581 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,976 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹2.60 crore on the same day.
Saraswathi Devi, revered during Navaratri’s last 3 days, symbolizes knowledge and music. Dressed in white, she embodies purity and enlightenment. Devotees worship her for intellect and wisdom, especially students. Placing books near her idol signifies respect for learning. Her blessings guide seekers toward truth and spiritual growth.
Mula Nakshatram, symbolized by roots, represents profound transformation and hidden truths. Ruled by Ketu, it promotes spiritual growth through destruction of illusions. People born under Mula are intense, curious, and seekers of truth. It marks powerful shifts and is ideal for introspection, healing, and shedding old patterns to embrace new beginnings.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 24 hours. On Saturday, September 27, 75,006 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 45,413 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.36 crore on the same day.
Dussehra Navaratri celebrations have entered the seventh day today. At the Srisailam temple, Goddess Bhramarambha will appear in the divine form of ‘Kaala Ratri’ in the evening. A grand Gaja Vahanam procession will be held at 7 PM. A large number of devotees are expected, and authorities have arranged smooth logistics to avoid any inconvenience.
Dussehra Navaratri celebrations continue in grandeur at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada. On the 7th day, Goddess Durga appeared as ‘Maha Chandi Devi’ to devotees. Darshan is available from 4 AM to 12:30 AM, with all arrangements in place. A special queue has been organized for devotees participating in the sacred Bhavani Mala Dharana ritual.
On the seventh day of Navratri, Goddess Peddamma appeared in the divine form of Skandamata Devi at the Jubilee Hills temple in Hyderabad. Special pujas were performed by the priests, while large crowds of devotees gathered for darshan. Temple authorities have made strict arrangements to manage the rush and ensure a smooth experience for devotees.
Thousands of devotees have gathered along the Mada streets in Tirumala for the auspicious Garuda Seva today. In response, TTD will provide continuous food service, preparing to feed over 4 lakh people until Monday morning. Also, the Annadana Satra on Tirumala hills will remain open 24 hours to serve pilgrims without interruption.