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At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 7 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Sunday, 76,903 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,612 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.64 crore on the same day, Dec 21.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to review preparations for the Vaikuntha Dwaradarshan from December 30 to January 8, focusing on safety and crowd control after last year’s stampede. TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Home Minister Anitha, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, and other officials will strategize on smooth arrangements for devotees.
TTD has announced the schedule for the release of Srivari Darshan and accommodation quotas. The ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets will be available online from December 24 at 10 AM, followed by Tirumala and Tirupati accommodation bookings at 3 PM. Devotees must book only through the TTD website. Anga Pradakshina tokens will be released on […]
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A grand statue unveiling ceremony of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is scheduled in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, today at 2:30 pm. The statue, located near Jagruti Blood Bank on Anala Venkata Apparao Road, will be inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Prominent BJP leaders, including BJP MP Purandeswari, will attend the event.
TTD announced key updates for devotees, confirming that online quotas for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, Salakatla Teppotsavams and Vasanthotsavams will be released on December 22 at 10 AM. Virtual Sevas and linked darshan slots open at 3 PM, while VIP break darshans and Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana stand cancelled.
The Central Govt has announced a get relief for formeAgniveers by increasing their reservation in BSF constable recruitment. As per a recent notification from the Union Home Ministry, the quota has been raised from 10 percent to 50 percent. This decision is expected to create substantial job opportunities for ex-fire personnel within the paramilitary forces.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 30 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 21 hours. On Thursday, 61,582 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 19,757 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.35 crore on the same day, Dec 18.
A high-level review to be held in Tirumala ahead of Vaikuntha Ekadashi, as TTD Governing Council to meet today to deliberate on 60 agenda items. Vaikuntha Dwara Darshans are scheduled from Dec 30 to Jan 8. Officials reviewed security arrangements and discussed proposals, including a cottage donor policy and the Divya Vrikshala project spread across […]
The auspicious month of Dhanurmasam begins tomorrow and is considered sacred for worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees perform puja in the morning and evening during this period. At Tirumala, Tiruppavai is sung instead of Suprabhatam. Bathing, charity, fasting, and homams hold significance. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on Fridays is believed to bring divine blessings.
The heavy rush of Ayyappa devotees continues at Sabarimala, with around 80,000 pilgrims visiting the shrine daily during the ongoing season. So far, more than 24 lakh devotees have had darshan. In view of the huge turnout, temple authorities have strengthened security and crowd management measures, while monitoring the situation to ensure safe pilgrimage.
As part of the auspicious Dhanurmasam celebrations, TTD will organise Thiruppavai Pravachanas at 233 centres across the country from December 16 to January 14. The inaugural Tiruppavai Pravachana will be held tomorrow at Annamacharya Kalamandiram in Tirupati. The programme is being conducted under the auspices of the TTD Alwar Divya Prabandha Project.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 25 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Friday, 67,202 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 25,864 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.04 crore on the same day, December 12.
At Tirumala Temple in AP, devotees are queuing in 14 compartments for darshan today, with Sarvadarshan without tokens currently taking about 9 hours. On Dec 8, 71,142 devotees had the darshan of Lord Venkateswara, while 26,619 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.13 crore, reflecting the temple’s religious significance.
After 17 years, Kanchipuram’s Ekambaranathar Temple, dedicated to the earth element, celebrates its Maha Kumbhabhishekam following ₹29 crore restoration. Sacred water from rivers was consecrated in kalasams, with homams, pujas, and Vedic rituals performed. The final anointment poured sanctified water over spires and sanctum, restoring temple’s divine sanctity.