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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has opened online bookings for Arjitha Seva tickets for April 2026 from 10 AM today, along with releasing the complete darshan and accommodation schedule for the month. Anga Pradakshinam tokens will be available from January 23, while Special Entry Darshan tickets, priced at ₹300, can be booked online starting January 24.
The sacred month of Magh begins today, revered as a time for spiritual purification and auspicious events. Magh, meaning ‘remover of sins,’ is especially beloved by Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya, and Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that bathing in rivers or wells before sunrise brings blessings. Also, the month is considered favorable for conducting ceremonies.
Darshan at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will be temporarily restricted from today. Devotees will be allowed entry only until 6 pm, while darshan will completely stop after 10 pm. In keeping with age-old traditions, special rituals will be held, after which the sanctum sanctorum will be closed from tomorrow, marking a brief ceremonial break […]
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) released the full darshan and accommodation schedule for April 2026. Arjitha Seva tickets go online today at 10 AM, followed by Anga Pradakshinam tokens on January 23. Special entry darshan tickets, priced at ₹300, will be available for online booking starting January 24, allowing devotees to plan their visit efficiently.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Saturday, 83,576 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 31,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.07 crore on the same day, Jan 17th.
Sri Panchami will be celebrated at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada, on January 23, marking Goddess Saraswati’s birthday. EO Seena Nayak announced that the Vedic Committee will adorn the Utsavamurthy on 6th floor of Mallikarjuna Mahamandapam alongside the original Durga and Saraswati idols. Special arrangements are being made to allow students free darshan.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the full schedule for darshan and accommodation for devotees visiting Tirumala in April 2026. Arjitha Seva tickets will be available online from Jan 19, followed by Anga Pradakshinam tokens on Jan 23. Also, special entry darshan tickets priced at ₹300 can be booked online starting January 24.
Mallikarjuna Swamy Brahmotsavams at Komuravelli in Siddipet district begin today. The festivities commence on the first Sunday after Sankranti and conclude on the Sunday preceding Ugadi. Thousands of devotees arrive with bonalu to offer prayers to the Lord and Goddess, perform ceremonial weddings, and fulfill long-held vows with devotion.
Mallikarjuna Swamy Brahmotsavams at Komuravelli in Siddipet district begin today. The festivities commence on the first Sunday after Sankranti and conclude on the Sunday preceding Ugadi. Thousands of devotees arrive with bonalu to offer prayers to the Lord and Goddess, perform ceremonial weddings, and fulfill long-held vows with devotion.
Mauni Amavasya, observed on Pushya Bahula Amavasya after the sacred Uttarayana period, holds deep importance. On this day, saints, ascetics, and devotees practice intense sadhana while maintaining silence. Especially in North India, observing silence is a long-standing tradition symbolizing self-control and inner awakening.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Friday, 78,733 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 31,146 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.41 crore on the same day, Jan 16th.
Mauni Amavasya, observed on January 18, 2026, is considered highly auspicious for spiritual cleansing. Devotees are advised to bathe in a river before sunrise, with Triveni Sangam bath believed to grant immense merit. Offering rituals for ancestors helps relieve Pitru Dosha, while lighting a sesame-oil lamp under a Ravi tree is said to pacify Shani […]
Mukkanuma, observed on the fourth day of Sankranti, holds special cultural significance. After 3 days of strictly vegetarian meals, people traditionally prepare and relish a variety of non-vegetarian dishes on this day. The practice reflects a scientific and dietary principle, allowing the body to detox during the initial days before consuming heavier foods.
AP CM Chandrababu highlighted the grand arrangements for the Prabhala Theertham ceremony being organized at Jagganna Thota in Ambedkar Konaseema district. In a post, he assured devotees of all necessary facilities and recalled that the 476-year-old Jaggannathota Prabhala Theertham has been accorded official state festival status.
The consecutive Sankranti holidays have triggered a huge surge of devotees at Tirumala, with all-day darshan queues stretching up to Krishna Teja Guest House. Accommodation shortages have forced some pilgrims to rest in lockers, while footpath congestion adds to the challenge. The TTD is actively coordinating arrangements to minimize hardships for devotees.