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TTD brings good news for Tirumala Srivari devotees. Special entry darshan tickets for November, priced at ₹300, are now available online from 11 AM today. Devotees can book through the official website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Also, accommodation bookings for the same month will open today at 3 PM.
GHMC officials are organizing Ganesh idol immersions by setting up 74 pools across Hyderabad. These include special pools for small idols, pre-fabricated tread pools, and temporary pools to accommodate the large number of devotees. The arrangements aim to ensure smooth and eco-friendly idol immersions within GHMC limits during the festival.
Israel launched a fierce attack on Gaza, killing at least 33 people. The Israeli Defense Forces targeted civilians, including those sheltering in tents. Seventeen were killed in Khan Younis and five near the Zikim crossing while collecting food. Most victims were women and children. The total death toll from Israeli attacks has reached 62,622.
The ‘Ankurarpanam’ ceremony will be held as per tradition on the eve of ‘Pavitrotsavam’, scheduled from September 3 to 5 at Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati. As part of the morning ‘Acharya Ruthvikvaranam’, priests will be assigned duties and given sacred robes. A grand procession will follow around the temple’s ‘Vimana Prakaram’.
Senior CPI leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy passed away at 83 while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad. A two-time MP from Nalgonda (1998, 2004), he served as CPI National General Secretary from 2012 to 2019. A prominent voice in Indian left politics, Reddy held BA and LLB degrees from Osmania University.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) recorded a single-day sale of 4,86,134 laddus on July 12, generating ₹2.43 crore, a 35% rise from last year’s 3.24 lakh. Laddu production also increased from 1.04 crore in July last year to 1.25 crore this year, reflecting growing demand and devotion among devotees.
With the Vinayaka Chavithi festival approaching, the sale of Ganesh idols has surged across both Telugu states. Idols ranging from small sizes to 12 feet are available, especially in busy areas of Hyderabad, Warangal, Vijayawada, and Vizag. Prices vary from ₹1,000 to ₹1 lakh, depending on size, craftsmanship, and special designs.
TTD released tickets today at 3 PM for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, along with Virtual Seva tickets and darshan slots for November. Devotees are advised to book all darshan and seva tickets exclusively through official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, to avoid fraudulent platforms.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 25 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 14 hours. On Wednesday, August 20, 75,688 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 29,099 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.45 crore on the same day.
The annual Brahmotsavams at Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, located in Yadagirigutta, Yadadri district, concluded on Tuesday night. The priests performed the Ashtotara Shata Ghatabhishekam and Srungara Dolotsavam at the Prakara Mandapam of the temple. Ashtottarakalasha worship was held at the Mahamukha Mandapam of the main temple.
In view of the Ugadhi festival rush, Srisailam Temple Executive Officer Srinivasarao has instructed authorities to ensure that 12 lakh laddu prasadam are available for devotees. Ahead of the Ugadi Mahotsavs at Srisailam, all arrangements should be completed by March 20, with necessary facilities made available for all devotees.
Devotees from all over the country flocked to Prayagraj as the Maha Kumbh Mela is set to conclude this evening, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri. With this, the number of devotees visiting the pilgrimage has surged significantly. The UP govt, led by CM Yogi, has made all arrangements to manage the heavy congestion of devotees.
The auspicious Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavas began this morning at the Srikalahasti temple, located in the Tirupati district of AP. The Brahmotsavas commenced with the Dwajaroahanam of Bhakta Kannappa, the first devotee of Lord Shiva. Special arrangements have been made at the temple for the smooth conduct of the festivities.
The auspicious Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavams will be performed from Feb 19 to March 1 in the Srisailam temple, located in the Nandyal district of AP. The temple EO and board members are making arrangements, and devotees are expected to come in large numbers. With this, all necessary arrangements are being made for this event.
In a piece of great news for devotees, the AP govt is set to provide all services through WhatsApp for devotees who come to the Kanakadurga temple in Indrakiladri. Devotees who need services can send a WhatsApp message to 9552300009. After selecting the option of the Endowment Dept on WhatsApp, devotees will get all services.