Thousands Queue Up To Shila Toranam At Tirumala

Tirumala witnessed an overwhelming rush of devotees on Ratha Saptami, with Sarva Darshan taking 20 hours to complete. Crowds stretched up to Shila Toranam as all compartments filled. On Saturday, 76,654 pilgrims visited, with 34,080 making offerings. TTD officials reported a hundi collection of ₹3.81 crore on Jan 24, reflecting the festival’s significance.