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A scam involving SSD tokens has been uncovered near Tirupati’s Srivarimettu. Devotees arriving in their own vehicles are being denied SSD tokens, with tokens being issued only to those arriving by auto. Allegations have surfaced that auto drivers and TTD staff are colluding in this scam. 3,000 SSD tokens are issued daily near Srivarimettu.
The rush of devotees at the Srisailam temple, located in Nandyal District of AP, has increased with the arrival of consecutive holidays, leading to a large influx of visitors. As a result, Arjita services, Abhishekam, and Kumkumarchana have been suspended on Sunday and Monday. Devotees are currently allowed only for tactile darshan.
On January 4, 264 Pakistani pilgrims will cross the Attari Border to attend the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti in Ajmer, scheduled for January 6. They will offer a chadar on behalf of Pakistan’s government. Prime Minister Modi will also send a chadar via Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, praying for peace and unity. […]
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 20 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 29 compartments are currently filled, according to latest update from TTD. On December 27, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹4.06 crore. Also, on Friday, a total of 66,715 devotees received Sarvadarshan at the temple.
Makarajyoti Darshan at Sabarimala is a key event held on Jan 14, marking the culmination of the Makaravilakku festival. Devotees gather to witness the divine light, Makarajyoti, believed to be a celestial phenomenon. The light appears on the horizon, symbolizing Ayyappa’s presence. Many pilgrims trek to the temple during this time.
Ram Mandir is set to enhance its grandeur with a new dress code for priests. The priests will now wear a “yellow chaubandi and white dhoti” to mark a distinct identity for them. Previously, they wore saffron robes and white dhotis. Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest, explained that the change aims to distinguish the […]
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has closed after the Mandala Deeksha season, following the Mandala Puja. It will remain closed until December 29 and reopen on December 30 at 5 PM for the Makara Vilakku season. This year, 3,239,756 devotees visited the temple, an increase from last year’s 2,842,447, with large crowds expected during the Makara Vilakku […]
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 20 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as all 32 compartments are currently filled, according to latest update from TTD. On December 26, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹4.18 crore. Also, on Thursday, a total of 59,564 devotees received Sarvadarshan at the temple.
The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple has closed, with temple officials stating that darshan was stopped after the completion of the mandala pujas. So far, 32.50 lakh devotees have visited Ayyappa Swamy. The temple will reopen on December 30, and the darshan of Makarajyoti will take place on Sabarimala Hill on January 14, 2025.
The TTD has made a key decision to cancel VIP darshans from January 10 to 19, 2025. This decision was made in light of the Vaikuntha Dwaradarshan to be provided to devotees on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. During these 10 days, children, elderly people, disabled individuals, and NRIs will not be allowed darshan.
The Lord Ayyappa Temple located at Sabarimala, Kerala, is preparing for the Mandala Pooja today, marking the end of the first phase of the pilgrimage. The special ritual will be held by temple tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru between 12 pm to 12.30 pm. Keralites are expected to come in large numbers and NDRF teams were heavily […]
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has released ₹300 special entry darshan tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan on Tuesday, December 24, at 11 AM. The Vaikunta Dwara Darshan will be available from January 10 to 19, 2025. Devotees can apply for these tickets online by visiting the official website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
AP govt officials conducted a demonstration on the use of artificial intelligence at Tirumala. A Hyderabad-based company showcased AI-based solutions for the allotment of darshan tickets. TTD Chairman and board members attended the program, where officials listened to the demo. TTD has invited suggestions to improve the darshan experience.
The Kerala govt has taken special measures to manage the influx of devotees for the Ayyappa Darshan at Sabarimala. Spot bookings will be available on Dec 25 and 26. The temple authorities have stated that 50,000 devotees will be allowed darshan on Dec 25 and 26. Also, only 5,000 people will be granted darshan through […]
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