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Why Millions Visit Tirupati Balaji Every Year, The Real Reason

Perched atop the sacred Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh, the Tirupati Balaji Temple is not just one of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites, but also among the richest and most spiritually significant temples in the world. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, the temple attracts millions of…

MyLifeXP · Jan 12

Man sentenced to 8 years of imprisonment in POCSO case

Nadhamuni of Tiruchanur, Tirupati, was convicted of POCSO charges and sentenced to 8 yrs RI and fined ₹3000. He had harassed a minor girl at his daughter's birthday celebration in 2020. Police registered a case on complaint from victim's parents.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Devotees swarm Tiruchanur tank to take holy dip during Panchami Theertham

Thousands of devotees observe 'Panchami Theertham' ritual in Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple. Devotees take holy dip in Padma Sarovaram, temple tank, and chant 'Govinda Govinda'. Entire village cordoned off, traffic standstill on Tirupati bypass. Social and charitable organisations arrange 'Ramanuja Kootams' for trekking devotees. TTD Chairman, ministers, MLA visit…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

‘Dhwajarohanam’ heralds nine-day Kartheeka Brahmotsavams at Tiruchanur Padmavati temple

The nine-day Kartheeka Brahmotavams was off to a colourful start at the Sri Padmavati temple at Tiruchanur, with the ‘Dhwajarohanam’ rituals on November 10 (Friday).

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Tiruchanur temple gets facelift ahead of Kartheeka Brahmotavams

TTD Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy released a publicity booklet & poster for the nine-day Navahnika Kartheeka Brahmotavams festival at Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple. ₹9 crore has been sanctioned for the beautification of the temple tank. Important days of the festival include Gaja Vahanam, Swarna Ratham, Garuda Seva, Rathotsavam &…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Srinivasa Setu running through Tirupati ready for inauguration by Chief Minister on Vinayaka Chavithi

Tirupati's Srinivasa Setu, a 6km elevated corridor, is set to be inaugurated by CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sept 18. It connects Kapila Theertham junction to Tiruchanur marketyard junction, with an exit option at APSRTC junction, reducing travel time from 40 mins to 10 mins. Final phase between Ramanuja…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Varalakshmi Vratham at Tiruchanur temple on August 25

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that Sri Varalakshmi Vratham will be held in a grand manner at the Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple on August 25. Devotees can participate directly and virtually as well. The ritual will be performed at the Asthana Mandapam on Friday morning from 10…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Varalakshmi Vratam a grand affair in Tirupati

It is a major festival celebrated at the Tiruchanur temple

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022

Anantapur journalist among eight dead in Chittoor bus accident

A 50-member marriage party was going to Tiruchanur when the bus plunged into the gorge at Bhakarapet

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022

TTD chief donates a cow, calf to Tiruchanur temple

Priests feted on completion of Sri Yagam

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2022