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12 pilgrims injured in accident on Tirumala ghat road

Twelve pilgrims sustained minor injuries when the electric bus belonging to the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) in which they were travelling met with an accident on the second ghat road leading to Tirupati on May 24 (Wednesday). The steering wheel of the bus reportedly got locked at…

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Security conclave recommends use of anti-drone technology atop Tirumala Hills

The two-day security audit convened to discuss and enhance the security arrangements atop the Tirumala hills concluded here on Wednesday. Principal Secretary (Home) Harish Gupta, who presided over the conclave, told the media that it had been resolved to recommend the use of anti-drone technology in Tirumala and set up…

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

‘Bhookarshana puja’ performed for TTD’s temple in Karimnagar

Padmanagar in Karimnagar on Monday witnessed a spiritually surcharged atmosphere with the conduct of ‘Bhookarshana puja’ under the aegis of the Tirumala temple chief priest Venugopala Dikshitulu at the site earmarked for construction of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)’s Lord Venkateshwara Swamy temple in the town.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Grand start to Ganga Jatara, Tirupati’s own annual folk fest

The traditional festival is observed with great reverence by the native residents of Tirupati, who converge at their hometown for this event, wherever they are settled across the globe. According to the folklore, the goddess is worshipped as the younger sister of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

TTD to augment accommodation facilities for devotees in Tirumala

In an attempt to meet the ever-growing requirements of the devotees visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has laid its focus on augmenting the accommodation facilities in the temple town. There are more than 7,500 cottages and guest houses available in Tirumala, sufficient enough to accommodate…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Maha Samprokshanam of Lord Venkateswara temple at Jammu from June 4 to 8

The ‘Maha Samprokshanam’ of the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Jammu will be organised for five days from June 4 to 8. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy inspected the ongoing works on Tuesday. He said that the temple is being constructed on 62 acres of land at…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Video of Tirumala temple Ananda Nilayam on social media raises security concerns

A video clip of Ananda Nilayam, the golden canopy atop the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, allegedly captured by a devotee went viral on the social media on May 8 (Sunday), raising questions over the security arrangements in place at the hill shrine.…

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

TTD opens Kalyanakatta, Pushkarini at Bengaluru

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has built a mini Kalyanakatta (tonsuring centre) and Pushkarini (temple tank) on the Sri Venkateswara temple premises in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: TTD shuts down fake websites found to be duping gullible pilgrims

The TTD has shut down fake websites and rendered ineffective 13 mobile apps found to be duping devotees; considering the gravity of the situation, the temple management plans to take the issue to the notice of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

TTD EO leads 'Sundara Tirumala-Shuddh Tirumala' campaign from forefront

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams executive officer AV Dharma Reddy led the temple trust's "Sundara Tirumala-Shuddh Tirumala" campaign from the forefront on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023