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KADAPA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday offered Pattu Vastrams to Sri Kodandarama Swamy at Vontimitta in Kadapa district as part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams. Accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneswari, he participated in the sacred rituals on the auspicious occasion of Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam and presented the ceremonial silk offerings to the presiding deity. Upon his arrival at the temple, Naidu was accorded a traditional Poornakumbha Swagatam by the temple priests. Subsequent ...Read More >
Kadapa: The annual Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at the historic Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple was held with grandeur on Wednesday, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu being the main presence at the celestial wedding ceremony along with his family. The chief minister, accompanied by his spouse Nara Bhuvaneswari and grandson Nara Devansh, offered silk robes and pearl talambraalu to the presiding deity amid Vedic chants. Temple priests accorded the couple a traditional ceremonial wel ...Read More >
Tirumala, Apr 1 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, accompanied by his family, offered prayers at the sacred Tirumala temple on Wednesday morning. Upon arrival at the temple's Mahadwaram, he was accorded a warm welcome by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials. The Governor, along with his wife, Janaki Shukla, first paid obeisance at the Dhwajastambham before proceeding to the sanctum sanctorum for darshan of Lord Venkateswara. At the Ranganayakula Mandapam, Vedic scholars bl ...Read More >
Tirumala: The Governor S Abdul Nazeer visited Tirumala on Tuesday and had darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy along with his family members. On his arrival at the temple Mahadwaram, the Governor was received by TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, and CVSO Murali Krishna. The temple priests accorded him a traditional welcome with Istikapal temple honours. After the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Vedasirvachanam to the Governor at Ranganayakula Mandapam. ...Read More >
Tirupati, Apr 1 (PTI) Telangana Governor Siva Pratap Shukla on Wednesday visited Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple here. The temple priests accorded him a traditional welcome and temple honours. "Shukla visited Tirumala and had darshan of Sri Venkateswara," a source from Telangana Lok Bhavan told PTI. Following the darshan, TTD officials honoured the Governor with silk clothes at Ranganayaka Mandapam. Officials from the temple body also presented him with Theertha Prasadams. TTD is the official ...Read More >
Companies from Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru donated over Rs 2 crore to TTD trusts, benefitting the Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust and BIRRD Trust. These trusts provide free medical care for life-threatening illnesses and rehabilitation services for the disabled. The donations highlight the significant support for the renowned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. In a generous display of philanthropy, companies based in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru contributed over Rs 2 crore to trusts managed by the ...Read More >
The initiative will enable devotees to make offerings and payments in a hassle-free manner, in line with modern digital practices, says EO In a significant move to enhance digital convenience for pilgrims, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is contemplating installing kiosk machines and QR codes to facilitate UPI payments in all its 60 temples spread across various States in the country. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by TTD Executive Officer A ...Read More >
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed startling details in its probe into the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case, uncovering that an Uttarakhand-based dairy, which never procured a single drop of milk or butter, managed to supply 68 lakh kg of ghee worth ₹250 crore to the temple trust between 2019 and 2024, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI). Citing the CBI-led Special Investigation Team's (SIT) findings, TOI reported that Bhole Ba ...Read More >
Tirumala: The annual Pushpayagam will be performed with religious fervour at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Tirumala on October 30. As part of this, Ankurarpanam will be conducted on October 29 between 8 pm and 9 pm. On the day of Pushpayagam, after the Second Archana, Second Bell and Naivedyam, the processional deities Sri Malayappa Swamy along with His consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi will be taken to the Kalyana Mandapam at the Sampangi Prakaram, where Snapana Tirumanjanam will be performed. ...Read More >
* The Andhra Pradesh CID chief has reached Tirumala to probe the 2023 temple theft case * A special CID team has started seizing crucial records related to the Tirumala currency misappropriation * The High Court had ordered the CID to take charge and secure all documents Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Hyderabad: The chief of Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department, Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, arrived in Tirumala today to probe the sensational Tirumala Tirupa ...Read More >
Tirumala: TTD Chairman BR Naidu said that Srivari Brahmotsavam was successfully conducted in an unprecedented manner and all departments of TTD provided services in a coordinated way without any mark and causing inconvenience to common devotees. He said that the entire workforce of TTD served with restraint, in a planned manner, and under the supervision of senior officials. He said the devotees also expressed satisfaction with the facilities arranged by TTD on this occasion. A media conferen ...Read More >
BJP State spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sarma on Sunday objected to APCC president Y.S. Sharmila's comments criticising the move to construct temples by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). In a statement, Ms. Yamini Sarma said, "If not 5,000 temples, we will build 50,000 temples. What's your problem, Sharmila? If you truly have the courage, question the churches about how much of their income is used for social service." Ms. Yamini Sarma was reacting to Ms. Sharmila's comments that Chief ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on the TDP-BJP coalition government, accusing it of ignoring pressing issues in Dalit colonies while promoting religious infrastructure projects using TTD funds. Referring to a July 2025 High Court observation, Sharmila said that in certain Dalit residential schools, one bathroom is shared by 228 students. "Is it wrong for us to question this? Is it a crime to ask why th ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on the TDP-BJP coalition government, accusing it of ignoring pressing issues in Dalit colonies while promoting religious infrastructure projects using TTD funds. Referring to a July 2025 High Court observation, Sharmila said that in certain Dalit residential schools, one bathroom is shared by 228 students. "Is it wrong for us to question this? Is it a crime to ask why th ...Read More >
Tirumala: Suryaprabha Vahana Seva, one of the brightest among carrier servas, was observed on the seventh day as a part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams in Tirumala, where Sri Malayappa in Badrinarayana Alankaram blessed the devotees. The Suryaprabha Vahana Seva is specifically designed to invoke health, vitality, and overall well-being in devotees, as Surya is revered as the dispeller of diseases and the provider of energy in Hindu tradition. The procession moved through the main streets of ...Read More >
Tirupati: Tirumala witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle on Sunday night as the revered Garuda Vahana Seva drew more than three lakh devotees. The six-hour-long procession, marked by devotion and discipline, passed off without incident thanks to meticulous planning and coordinated efforts by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the police, and the district administration. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in messages shared on his official 'X' and Instagram accounts on Monday, lauded the ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today congratulated Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam administration, district officials and police for organizing the most distinguished Srivari Garuda Vahana Seva at Tirumala in a magnificent manner. Responding through his official 'X' and 'Instagram' the Chief Minister expressed his happiness for providing better facilities to more than three lakh devotees who had come from all over the country and abroad to participate i ...Read More >
Tirumala, Sept 29 (UNI) Over 3 lakh pilgrims from across the country witnessed the Garuda Seva, the main event of the nine-day annual brahmotsavams held on Sunday night. Artists from all over the country performed various dance forms depicting their state's tradition and culture during the Garuda Vahana Seva, adding glitz and glamour. the devotees enjoyed both Vahana Seva as well as the colourful art forms, braving the incessant rains. Anddhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congra ...Read More >
TIRUMALA: Nearly 4 lakh pilgrims from across India converged at Tirumala on Sunday for the Garuda Seva, the highlight of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavams, transforming the Seven Hills into a vibrant sea of devotion. Chants of 'Garuda Vahana Govinda Govinda...' echoed across the hill as the curtains were raised at the Vahana Mandapam. Lord Malayappa Swamy, adorned with precious jewellery, including Sahasranama Kasula Mala, Chaturbhuja Lakshmi Haram, and Makarakanti, which are adorned to Mula Vi ...Read More >
The massive turnout of pilgrims for 'Garuda Seva' during the ongoing Brahmotsavams in Tirumala on Sunday. Tirumala experienced a surge of devotion on Sunday as more than two lakh pilgrims from across the country descended on the temple town to witness the auspicious 'Garuda Seva', the spiritual pinnacle of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams. The town milled with pilgrim activities since the break of dawn as tens of thousands of devotees, who had spent the previous (Saturday) night in the mada st ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order by the Andhra Pradesh High Court that had criticised the CBI Director for allegedly violating apex court directions by appointing an officer outside the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate claims of adulterated ghee used in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam's (TTD) laddu prasadam. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai observed that there was no impropriety in the SIT delegating the investigation to another offic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which observed that the CBI Director had violated the apex court's directions by appointing an officer outside the SIT to probe allegations of adulterated ghee used in the preparation of the famed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) laddu prasadam. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices K Vinod Chandran, and NV Anjaria orally observed that there was nothing ...Read More >
Adding grandeur to the Dasara celebrations, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer attended the Vijayawada Utsav as chief guest on Tuesday. The Governor was received at Bhavanipuram Punnami Ghat by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath. He also toured several stalls at the ghat, appreciating the displays. On the cultural stage at Punnami Ghat, the audience was enthralled by a series of spectacular performances. The local Tanmayi Group presented a captivating Kuchipudi dance recital, while the winner ...Read More >
Tirupati: Tirumala witnessed a major push towards modernisation of pilgrim facilities as Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu jointly inaugurated development projects initiated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The new amenities aim at providing hassle-free accommodation and enhanced crowd management through advanced technology, promising devotees an improved spiritual experience. The highlight of the inauguration was 'Venkatadri Nilayam,' t ...Read More >
TIRUMALA: The sacred town of Tirumala is all set to celebrate the annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara, beginning Wednesday, September 24, with the auspicious Dwajarohanam ritual. The nine-day-long festival, considered one of the most significant Hindu temple celebrations, is expected to attract lakhs of devotees from across the country. Significance of Tirumala Brahmotsavam According to tradition, the Brahmotsavam was first performed by Lord Brahma on the banks of Swamy Pushkarini as a ma ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 14 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, said an official from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The TTD officials received the Lok Sabha Speaker and later took him for darshan (visit to deity). "Birla offered prayers in Tirumala temple on Sunday. He was received by TTD officials on his arrival at the Tirumala temple and later taken to the darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy," the official told ...Read More >
Two Hyderabad-based firms donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD) under TTD. A devotee from Narasaraopet also contributed Rs 10 lakh to the Annaprasadam Trust at Tirumala's Sri Venkateswara temple Tirupati: Two Hyderabad-based companies on Sunday donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD), run by the TTD. According to a press release from the Tirumala T ...Read More >
Tirumala: Hyderabad-based RSB Retail India Limited has donated Rs 2,92,91,840 (Rs. 2.93 crore) to the TTD BIRRD Trust on Sunday. Similarly, RS Brothers Jewellers Private Limited has donated Rs.1.10 crore to the TTD BIRRD Trust. The Managing Directors of these companies -- Potti Venkateswarlu, Seerna Rajamouli, T Prasada Rao, and Potti Malathi Lakshmi Kumari -- handed over the donation DDs to TTD Chairman BR Naidu and Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at the Ranganayakula Mandapam inside the Sr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Nearly one-third of school students take private coaching and the trend is more common in urban areas, the Centre's Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education has found. The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds (66.0 per cent) of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas (30.1 per cent). The private unai ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 26 (PTI) Refuting the allegations made by the YSRCP on land allocation to Oberoi Hotels here, TDP national spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari on Tuesday said it was the previous regime which allotted land to the Hotels chain in 2021. Dismissing the charges made by senior YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu "conspired" to hand over valuable TTD property to Oberoi Hotels, the TDP leader alleged that former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is cre ...Read More >
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