Tirumala Chaos: 24-Hour Wait, Crowd Surge at Tirupati
Heavy year-end rush caused chaos at Tirupati's TTD counters. Devotees faced 24-hour waits, severe jostling. Police restored order. High pilgrim influx expected for Vaikunta Ekadasi.
Heavy year-end rush caused chaos at Tirupati's TTD counters. Devotees faced 24-hour waits, severe jostling. Police restored order. High pilgrim influx expected for Vaikunta Ekadasi.
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams opens online booking for March 2026 seva darshan slots on December 24, 2025. Plan your pilgrimage to Lord Venkateswara now.
TTD chairman BR Naidu condemns false propaganda on Vaikunta Dwara Darshan arrangements, clarifies rules for devotees, and warns of legal action against rumour-mongers.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams makes grand arrangements for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam from Dec 30 to Jan 8. Over 24 lakh registrations received, with 1.89 lakh selected via e-DIP for first three days. Read details.
Assam govt allocates 25 acres in Guwahati for a major Sri Venkateswara temple, boosting spiritual infrastructure in Northeast. Read about the CM-level negotiations that made it happen.
ACB court rejects bail for former TTD manager RSSV Subrahmanyam in the high-profile laddu ghee adulteration case. CBI SIT alleges Rs 100+ crore loss. Read the full details.
TTD cancels VIP break darshan at Tirumala on Dec 23 for Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam. All privilege darshans also halted during 10-day Vaikunta Ekadasi. Devotees urged to plan visit accordingly.
A viral video shows Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah cleaning posters off a public pillar bearing his portrait in Hyderabad, sparking a debate on civic sense and public responsibility.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board greenlights a new Venkateswara temple in Mumbai, significant salary increases for priests, and an integrated township in Tirupati. Key decisions unveiled.
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada is launching online services for darshan, prasadam & donations via aptemple.org & apps to manage devotee rush. Read more.
Former TTD chairman accuses Andhra govt of gifting prime temple land worth Rs 520 cr to a private hotel group. Demands probe into alleged Rs 500 cr loss. Details inside.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Sridhar Boddupalli of Vertice Global Pvt Ltd donated silver max half blades worth Rs 1.2 crore to TTD, meeting the temple's annual requirement for tonsuring devotees. Read the full story.
Following a massive turnout for Bhavani Deeksha Viramana, Vijayawada's Kanakadurga Temple announces comprehensive online services for darshan, prasadam, and donations to manage surging footfall.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announces a massive spiritual city near Alipiri, a Rs 48 crore hospital boost, and key initiatives for education and temple infrastructure. Explore the details.
Andhra Pradesh High Court orders Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to adopt AI and tech for Parakamani to reduce theft. Court calls current frisking 'inhuman'. Next hearing on Dec 19.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces a fully automated, transparent cottage donation policy to eliminate manipulation. New rules include donor nominees, CCTV surveillance, and clear accountability.
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal directs officials to install UPI kiosks & QR codes in 60 temples, fast-track 5,000 new temples, and modernize staff quarters. Key decisions from Tirupati review meeting.
Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed the bail petition of K Chinnappanna, PA to former TTD chairman, in the ghee adulteration case. CBI alleges he collected Rs 25/kg commission. Read the full details.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
CV Ravi Kumar, accused in the TTD Parakamani theft, releases a video denying bribery claims and addressing bizarre rumours. The case is under HC-monitored reinvestigation.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announces Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan dates for 2025. Plan your pilgrimage for this sacred event. Check all details here.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams closed e-dip registrations after 24 lakh devotees applied for 1.8 lakh tokens. Read about the token allotment and special arrangements for the sacred event.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand instructs officials to ensure crowd control and cleanliness at private temples during upcoming festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Guidelines to be issued.
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SIT investigation reveals TTD's former procurement GM RSSVR Subrahmanyam conspired with dairy firms to supply adulterated ghee for sacred laddus. Shocking details inside.
TTD announces major eco-initiative: Replacing all conventional vehicles with electric vehicles at Tirumala to reduce pollution. 10-year plan to increase forest cover from 32% to 45%.
Rajya Sabha MP YV Subba Reddy appears before CID in Tirupati Parakamani case. Key questions about property donation procedures unanswered. Read full investigation details.
Former TTD chairman Subba Reddy urges SIT to extend ghee controversy probe from 2014, not just 2019-2024. Comprehensive investigation demanded in Tirumala temple matter.