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Dussehra Navratri celebrations are underway at the Basara Temple in Telangana’s Nirmal district from September 22 to October 2. During the festival, Goddess Saraswati will be worshipped in ten divine forms, including Shailaputri and Sri Maha Saraswati. Special pujas and rituals are being performed, drawing devotees in large numbers to seek blessings.
Dussehra Navaratri celebrations at the Srisailam temple will be held from September 22 to Oct 2, according to Devasthanam Executive Officer Srinivasa Rao. During the festivities, Goddess Bramarambha will appear daily in Navadurga attire. Regular rituals like Arjitha Rudra, Chandi, Mrityunjaya, Ganapati Homa, and other sevas will be suspended during this period.
The annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams at Tirumala will be from September 24 to October 2,, with the prelude Ankurarpanam on September 23. Key events include Dwajarohanam and Pedda Sesha Vahanam on September 24, Garuda Seva on September 28, Hanuman Vahana seva on 29th, Rathotsavam on October 1, and Chakrasnanam on the final day, October 2.
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal announced that arrangements for Tirumala Brahmotsavam are complete. CM will offer silk robes during Garuda Seva and Dhwajarohanam on September 28 at 6:30 PM. Rooms allotted via recommendation letters for nine days have been canceled. A joint social media team by TTD, Vigilance, and Police has been formed for monitoring.
During the nine days of Dussehra Navaratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine divine forms: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Each incarnation symbolizes unique powers and virtues, celebrated with devotion across India, marking the triumph of good over evil.
In a piece great news for devotees, TTD has released of the December 2025 quota of Lord Venkateswara Arjitha Seva online tickets for Tirumala temple today at 10 AM. Registrations for the Lucky Dip will remain open until 10 AM on September 20. Selected and interested devotees must complete payment within 12 hours between September […]
In a piece great news for devotees, TTD has announced the release of the December quota of Lord Venkateswara Arjitha Seva tickets for Tirumala temple online today at 10 AM. Registrations for the Lucky Dip will remain open until 10 AM on September 20. Selected devotees must complete payment within 12 hours between September 20–22.
The ‘Vaishno Devi Yatra’ resumed today, 22 days after a cloudburst-triggered landslide killed 34 devotees and injured 20. Pilgrims gathered at Banganga Darshani gate, beginning the Yatra from 6 am on both routes. Officials mandated valid ID, following designated paths, and RFID tracking. The route is now safe ahead of Navratri starting September 22.
A key meeting of the TTD governing council will be held today at 12 noon in Tirumala, chaired by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu. The meeting will focus on preparations for the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara, scheduled from September 24 to October 2, including arrangements to manage the expected influx of devotees.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 31 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 13 hours. On Sunday, September 14, 77,893 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,604 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.53 crore on the same day.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 14 hours. On Friday, September 12, 69,842 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 22,426 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.18 crore on the same day.
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 Thursday, September 11, 66,312 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 27,728 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.81 crore on the same day.
TTD Board member Bhanuprakash Reddy warned that strict action will be taken against those spreading false propaganda about the Tirumala. He stated that under the leadership of Chairman BR Naidu, the board will consider criminal proceedings in such cases. He emphasized that deliberately making false statements about the temple will not be tolerated.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 21 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 16 hours. On Wednesday, September 10, 70,086 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,239 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.56 crore on the same day.
Sudarshan Venu has been appointed as the 29th member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board, following key orders issued by the Andhra Pradesh government. The state had earlier constituted the TTD Board with 29 members. Sudarshan replaces Justice HL Dattu, who previously served on the board and has now been succeeded through this appointment.