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After a recent TTD board resolution, higher authorities have directed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to process voluntary retirement for 33 non-Hindu employees. Staff have been asked to submit consent within 10 days. While nine employees have already opted for VRS, 33 are pending. Reports also suggest some employees identify as Hindu but attend church prayer.
Preparations are in full swing for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations on December 30 at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta, TG. Temple authorities are installing temporary grills to facilitate separate darshan arrangements for VIPs. Temple EO Venkat Rao stated that arrangements will be completed by December 29 to ensure smooth celebrations.
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, 72,355 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 37,154 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.12 crore on the same day, Dec 25.
Due to heavy rush of devotees at Tirumala, TTD has temporarily cancelled Srivani Darshan tickets for three days starting tomorrow. These tickets were already stopped from December 30 to January 1, while online bookings from January 2 to 8 are complete. Officials confirmed that Srivani Darshan ticket issuance will resume from January 9.
TTD extends special blessings to newly married couples who send wedding intimation letters seeking divine grace. Each year, over one lakh couples receive a sacred package containing a blessings magazine, wedding culture book, akshinthas, kumkum and bangles. Devotees are encouraged to make use of this facility by sending their request to the EO.
Ayodhya is set for another grand addition as an anonymous devotee from Karnataka donates a best 10-foot statue of Lord Ram. Valued at Rs. 25-30 crore, the statue is intricately crafted in Thanjavur style, adorned with gold, diamonds, and emeralds. It is slated for installation at Angad Teela within the temple premises, creating a spiritual […]
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has shared an important update for devotees planning a visit. The ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for March 2026 were released online at 10 AM. Booking for accommodation in Tirumala and Tirupati will open later today at 3 PM, exclusively through the official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has shared an important update for devotees planning a visit. The ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for March 2026 will be released online today, December 24, at 10 AM. Booking for accommodation in Tirumala and Tirupati will open later at 3 PM, exclusively through the official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Monday, 60,764 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 33,077 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.01 crore on the same day, Dec 22.
The renowned Shaiva temple of Srisailam in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, has collected an impressive ₹4.90 crore in cash over the past 27 days, according to the temple’s EO. Hundis also contained significant foreign currency, including 57 US dollars, 47 Singapore dollars, 20 Saudi riyals, and 30 UAE dirhams, highlighting devotees’ generous contributions.
In a welcome update for Tirumala devotees, TTD released ‘Anga Pradakshina’ seva tokens today, December 23, at 10 AM. Srivani tickets will be available from 11 AM, while senior citizens, differently-abled, and chronically ill devotees can book tickets at 3 PM. All bookings are strictly online via the official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
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At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 7 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Sunday, 76,903 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,612 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.64 crore on the same day, Dec 21.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to review preparations for the Vaikuntha Dwaradarshan from December 30 to January 8, focusing on safety and crowd control after last year’s stampede. TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Home Minister Anitha, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, and other officials will strategize on smooth arrangements for devotees.
TTD has announced the schedule for the release of Srivari Darshan and accommodation quotas. The ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets will be available online from December 24 at 10 AM, followed by Tirumala and Tirupati accommodation bookings at 3 PM. Devotees must book only through the TTD website. Anga Pradakshina tokens will be released on […]