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The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has launched online booking for darshan during the Mandala-Makaravilakku pujas at the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala. Starting from 5 am today, devotees can book up to 70,000 slots daily through sabarimalaonline.org. Special booking centers have been established at Vandiperiyar, Erumeli, Nilakkal, and Pamba.
Kartik Purnima, falling on Wednesday, 5th November 2025, is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month. Devotees observe holy rituals, take sacred dips in rivers, and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The day is also marked by lighting lamps, promoting spiritual reflection, and celebrating cultural […]
During the sacred Karthik month, devotees throng South India’s famous Lord Shiva temples to seek blessings. Prominent shrines include Rameswaram, Brihadeeswarar, Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Tamil Nadu. Srikalahasteeswara and Srisailam Temples in AP, and Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in TM. However, these divine abodes radiate spiritual energy.
River bathing, lamp lighting, fasting, and donations are key rituals during the sacred month of Kartik. Worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu is encouraged. Scholars say observing Kartik rituals, especially on Mondays, brings immense merit, equal to an Ashwamedha Yaga. Karthika Snanam during Brahma Muhurta, under the Krittika star, to promote good health.
TTD Chairman BR Naidu announced great news for Tirumala devotees, confirming that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will be held for 10 days this year as well. He clarified that there are no plans to restrict darshan to just two days and assured that all arrangements will ensure smooth, safe access. Vaikuntha Ekadasi falls on December 30, […]
The spiritual tradition that began with the ‘Koti Deepotsavam’ in 2012 continues to grow each year. The 2025 Koti Deepotsav is set to be celebrated with grandeur and devotion from November 1 to 13 at NTR Stadium, Domalaguda, Hyderabad. Organizers have made all arrangements to ensure a vibrant and spiritually uplifting experience for devotees.
As the first Monday of the Karthika month was observed today, thousands of devotees thronged the Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district. After taking a holy dip in Patalaganga, devotees offered prayers to Goddess Bhramarambha and Lord Mallikarjuna. Due to the heavy rush, devotees had to wait around three hours for Lord Shiva’s darshan.
Karthik Mondays, observed during the holy month of Karthika (October-November), are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, visit temples, and light lamps in the evening, seeking blessings for prosperity and growth. Performing abhishekam, chanting mantras, and offering prayers on these Mondays are believed to remove sins and fulfill heartfelt wishes.
During the holy month of Kartik, devotees observe several rituals at home. Lighting diyas every evening, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, reading holy scriptures, and observing fasts. Devotees also donate to the needy, maintain cleanliness, and avoid non-vegetarian food. These acts are believed to bring prosperity, peace, and spiritual merit.
Chhath Puja, celebrated from October 25 to 28 in 2025, is a major festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe fasting, offer prayers at sunrise and sunset, and thank the Sun for sustaining life on Earth. The festival symbolizes purity, gratitude, and devotion, promoting health and prosperity.
The Kerala government’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its probe into the gold melting incident at Sabarimala Temple. The prime accused reportedly confessed that the extracted gold was sold to a businessman in Bellary. Acting on this information, Kerala Police have taken the accused to Bellary for further probe and evidence collection.
Nagula Chavithi, observed on the Chavithi day in the Shukla Paksha of the Kartika month, is being celebrated today with devotion. On this auspicious occasion, devotees visit temple anthills (Putta) to offer prayers and perform rituals seeking the blessings of serpent deities for family well-being, fertility, and protection from evils.
In great news for Lord Venkateswara devotees, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan ticket quota today at 10 AM. Devotees are advised to book Darshan, Arjitha Seva, and other tickets only through the official website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Accommodation quota tickets for January month 2026 open at 3 PM today.
All days in the month of Kartik are considered auspicious, with Nagula Chavithi being one of the most important festivals. This year, it falls today, October 25th, Chavithi begins at 1:19 am and ends tomorrow at 3:48 am. Experts say the best time to worship the Naga deities is 8:59-10:25 am, during the Rahu period.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will release Arjitha Seva tickets for January 2026 online today at 10 am. Virtual Seva tickets follow at 3 pm. Srivari Darshan tickets will be released tomorrow at 10 am, and tickets for the elderly and disabled will be available tomorrow at 3 pm, TTD officials said.