DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer
5 days, 12 hours ago

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer

Deccan Chronicle  

The stampede that occurred at special ticket counters established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Tirupati for Vaikunta Ekadashi darshan, killing six people and injuring 15 others, is unfortunate. Vaishnava temples, especially in southern India, open special northern gates for Vaikunta Ekadashi and devotees believe that having darshan of their deity passing through the northern gate will give salvation. In an attempt to reduce the crowd atop the Tirumala hill, the temple administration started issuing special darshan tickets for people through special counters set up in downhill Tirupati in 2022. It is also inconceivable that the state government led by tech-savvy chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had allowed the TTD to adopt such a primitive way of forcing devotees to stand in queues for a day to secure the darshan tickets of Lord Venkateshwara.

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Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede
5 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati police strongly refuted claims that police forces meant for Vaikuntha Ekadashi duties were diverted to Kuppam, following the stampede at the token issuance centre in Bairagipatteda. Anantapur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shemushi Bajpai, addressed the media in Tirumala, clarifying that allegations of force diversion were “entirely baseless.” He confirmed that separate police forces were deployed …

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged a special Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for the victims of the recent stampede in Tirupati. At least six devotees died, and multiple others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggested that thousands of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan …

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015
5 days, 13 hours ago

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The deaths of six pilgrims and injuries to over 40 more in the stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday have similarities in relation to the killing of 29 pilgrims during the Godavari Pushkaralu in Rajahmundry on July 14, 2015. The 2015 stampede took place when the gates were opened suddenly to allow the pilgrims to move in at a time in …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan raps TTD for its ‘continued focus on VIPs’
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan raps TTD for its ‘continued focus on VIPs’

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has rapped the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams authorities for “continuing to ignore the common pilgrims by nurturing the VIP-centric focus” in spite of the regime change. Accompanied by Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, Joint Collector Subham Bansal, Superintendent of Police Manikanta Chandolu, Deputy Superintendent of Police Chenchu Babu, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati on Thursday asked the government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to take stern action on the officials who failed to provide proper arrangements for the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam. Mr. Srinivasananda Saraswati sought a judicial probe with regard to Tirupati incidents so that its recommendations could be implemented at least …

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: ‘Overcrowding,’ ‘token distribution,’ or ‘opening gates for a sick woman’ – These are the claims circulating about what led to the tragic Tirupati stampede, which claimed six lives at the temple on Wednesday, January 8. At least six people, including five women and a man, lost their lives while 40 other people suffered injuries in a stampede …

1.20 lakh ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ tokens exhausted in a whiff
5 days, 22 hours ago

1.20 lakh ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ tokens exhausted in a whiff

The Hindu  

The tokens for the first three days of the ten-day ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple got exhausted within hours of the opening of the counters, albeit after the unfortunate stampede in which six devotees breathed their last. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has been observing the Vaikunta Ekadasi event, falling on January 10 this year, in the form …

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’
5 days, 22 hours ago

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: In a shocking incident, six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on January 8. Now, survivors of the deadly stampede at have shared their ordeal, with complaints ranging from long waiting hours to sudden opening of the gates that prompted the crowd to …

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people
5 days, 23 hours ago

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people

The Independent  

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Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush

The Hindu  

The meticulous planning and near-perfect execution of arrangements made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ahead of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival fell flat in front of the heavy rush of devotees that flocked Tirupati a day ahead of the scheduled issue of tokens. The issue of tokens is officially scheduled to start at 5 a.m. on January 9 for darshan on …

Tirupati stampede after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede incident: Six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Tirupati stampede case news Six people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a stampede broke out near Vishnu Niwasam near Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara's ticketing counter in Tirupati temple on …

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals
6 days, 3 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Tirupati on Thursday to visit those injured in a stampede, sources said.Six devotees died and over 40 were injured in the stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills.Naidu will be visiting SVR Ruia Government …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know
6 days, 5 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati, he said, "The reason is overcrowding.it is an unfortunate incident.tomorrow CM will …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede latest update: At least six devotees, including three women, died and several others were injured in a major stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Tirupati stampede videos go viral on social media The videos of the incident have gone viral on social media which show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained

India TV News  

At least six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening. Overcrowding led to stampede, says TTD In the meantime, Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said that stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by "overcrowding". TTD calls stampede ‘unfortunate’ Calling the incident "unfortunate," BR Naidu …

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana
6 days, 7 hours ago

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana

India Today  

Outside SVIMS Hospital in Tirupati, where the injured from the Tirumala temple stampede are receiving treatment, YSR Congress Party cadre stirred controversy by linking the tragic incident to the negligence seen during last month’s Pushpa 2 stampede in Hyderabad. The stampede at the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple complex claimed six lives and left …

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
6 days, 7 hours ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede

India Today  

YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for immediate accountability and compensation for the victims of the stampede during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution in Tirupati, which claimed six lives and left over 50 devotees injured. Expressing deep concern over the incident, Jagan blamed the Chandrababu Naidu-led government, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration, and district officials for …

Tirupati stampede incident: Judicial inquiry will be ordered, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede incident: Judicial inquiry will be ordered, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met the Tirupati stampede incident victims and said he would order a judicial inquiry into the stampede incident that left six people dead and dozens injured, besides transferring three senior officials including the district Superintendent of Police. Addressing a press conference, Naidu said he has ordered suspension of two officials, including a …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has suspended and transferred officials in the aftermath of the stampede at Tirumala that claimed six lives and left many injured. Naidu criticised the lapses in coordination between the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board and the civil administration, calling for greater accountability. The Chief Minister also addressed reports suggesting that miscommunication led to the …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
Top News
6 days, 7 hours ago

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6

India Today  

At least six devotees died, and 29 others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggest that hundreds of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple which triggered the stampede, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chief BR Naidu said. "The death of …

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today
6 days, 14 hours ago

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: At least six devotees, including three women, died in a stampede during the distribution of tickets for darshan at the Tirupati temple in Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwaram near Vishnu Niwasam, on Wednesday, January 8. The stampede took place as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills, …

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
Top News
6 days, 15 hours ago

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati

The Hindu  

Six persons were killed and more than 20 critically injured in a stampede at Tirupati late on Wednesday evening as people jostled for tickets for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala temple on Friday, the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, B.R. The TTD had set up around 90 counters at various locations in Tirupati and announced …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the stampede situation with DGP, TTD EO, District Collector, SP. Coming down heavily, CM Naidu questioned why they could not make arrangements accordingly when it was known that devotees would come in large numbers. TTD chairman BR Naidu said, "CM Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference and expressed displeasure over the incident. …

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns

India TV News  

Tirupati witnessed a tragedy on Wednesday night when a stampede broke out at the token counters set up for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations. Chaos at the token counter The incident took place at several token issuance centres, where thousands of devotees gathered to collect entry tokens for Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan of Lord Venkateswara darshan scheduled from January 10 to 19. PM …

Long queues, huge crowd: Moments leading up to deadly Tirupati stampede
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1 week ago

Long queues, huge crowd: Moments leading up to deadly Tirupati stampede

India Today  

The hilly town of Tirumala witnessed a huge influx of devotees at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple queuing for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam token when a scuffle erupted that triggered the stampede, which left six people dead. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar and Joint Collector Shubham Bansal visited Ruya Hospital to review the condition of the injured and directed officials …

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati
Top News
1 week ago

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati

India Today  

Six people died while several others were injured after a stampede broke out near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Wednesday. Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said he was "deeply disturbed" and ordered officials to ensure proper relief measures for those injured. CONDOLENCES POUR IN Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the …

Tirupati readies for 7 lakh 'common pilgrims' devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadashi
1 week, 1 day ago

Tirupati readies for 7 lakh 'common pilgrims' devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadashi

India Today  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J Syamala Rao has emphasised that providing Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan to common pilgrims is the highest priority for the TTD. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the EO outlined the detailed arrangements for the Vaikuntha Ekadasi and Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam scheduled from January 10 to 19, 2025. Vaikuntha Dwara will remain open for ten …

TTD planning to clear VIP crowd quickly on Vaikunta Ekadasi
1 week, 1 day ago

TTD planning to clear VIP crowd quickly on Vaikunta Ekadasi

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is planning to clear the VIP crowd on the day of ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ quickly and utilise the time saved for the benefit of the ordinary devotees. The TTD had issued around 5,000 privileged darshan tickets during the previous Ekadasi festival, however, this time they are planning to reduce the tickets by at least 20 percent. The …

Online tickets for Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan to be released on December 23
4 weeks ago

Online tickets for Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan to be released on December 23

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that online tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala will be available for booking from 11 a.m. on December 23, while the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets will be available online from 11 a.m. on December 24. The auspicious Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated at the Tirumala temple …

Tirupati Temple to ‘surrender’ non-Hindu staff to government, proposes VRS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tirupati Temple to ‘surrender’ non-Hindu staff to government, proposes VRS

Live Mint  

Tirupati laddu controversy: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams held a meeting on November 18 and in a media address announced key decisions reached, according to a PTI report. The TTD is a Hindu religious institution, and the board felt that it should not employ non-Hindus to work in the temple,” Naidu said, according to the HT report. On Darshan Time Speaking …

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion
2 months, 1 week ago

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion

Deccan Chronicle  

Huge crowds of devotees were witnessed at Tirumala for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy on Saturday, coinciding with the weekend holidays and Diwali celebrations. The rush was less on the day of Narala Chaturdasi and Amavasya, reportedly due to the Diwali festivities at home, but large crowds were observed on Saturday for the darshan of the Lord.

Post-Poll Pilgrim Rush Stretches Tirumala's Resources to Brink
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Post-Poll Pilgrim Rush Stretches Tirumala's Resources to Brink

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala is having an unprecedented influx of devotees. Since Thursday evening, the main temple complex and other vital areas saw huge presence of devotees, causing delays and resultant chaos. Its executive officer AV Dharma Reddy and officials have been working round-the-clock to extend facilities, monitor queue lines and ensure uninterrupted supply of free food and …

Special entry tickets released for ‘darshan’ at Tirupati Venkateswara temple | Details
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Special entry tickets released for ‘darshan’ at Tirupati Venkateswara temple | Details

Hindustan Times  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has released special tickets for ‘darshan’ at the temple starting in April. Devotees at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Tirupati One must log in with their phone number and enter the OTP sent to their number to complete the booking process on the temple's official website. As many as 2.25 lakh special entry darshan tickets of …

RACKET: TTD employee booked for black-marketing VIP break darshan tickets in Tirumala
1 year, 6 months ago

RACKET: TTD employee booked for black-marketing VIP break darshan tickets in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: A case has been registered against a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams staffer for his alleged involvement in the black marketing of VIP break darshan tickets in Tirumala. Tirumala II Town police told Deccan Chronicle that Sankar sold six VIP break darshan tickets to a group of devotees from Hyderabad at an exorbitant price of Rs 42,000 each. The vigilance and …

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple
1 year, 7 months ago

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple

The Hindu  

The slight modification effected in the regulation of darshan lines inside the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Sunday, June 11, 2023, had proved rewarding for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam with a record number of 92,238 devotees having the darshan of Lord Venkateswara in a single day ¬ considered to be the highest ever number in the recent years. Another interesting …

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala
1 year, 9 months ago

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The temple town of Tirumala continued to experience a heavy turnout of pilgrims on Sunday, this being the weekend and it being topped by days of vacations since Thursday. The large swarm of devotees without tokens waited in the long-stretches of queue lines for up to 24 hours to offer prayers to the presiding deity at the Lord Venkateswara …

TTD plans 30 more additional laddu counters in Tirumala
1 year, 9 months ago

TTD plans 30 more additional laddu counters in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams would set up 30 more counters in the Laddu Complex at Tirumala at a cost of ₹5.25 crore to avoid the present delay in laddu distribution. TTD trust board chairman YV Subba Reddy told the media after releasing the TTD’s annual budget 2023-24 at Tirumala on Wednesday that a board meeting decided this on February …

TTD plans to construct 30 more laddu counters in Tirupati to speed up distribution
1 year, 9 months ago

TTD plans to construct 30 more laddu counters in Tirupati to speed up distribution

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board Chairman Y.S. Subba Reddy said that the temple management has planned to construct 30 more counters in the Laddu Complex at Tirumala at a cost of Rs 5.25 crore in order to prevent delays in laddu distribution in the complex. Dharma Reddy, the chairman said that the trust board has decided to take up …

TTD opens counters to issue Srivani Darshan tickets at Tirupati
2 years, 1 month ago

TTD opens counters to issue Srivani Darshan tickets at Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has opened counters to issue Srivani darshan tickets at Tirupati. TTD’s joint executive officer Veerabrahmam inaugurated the Srivani ticket counters at Madhavam rest house in Tirupati on Wednesday. Speaking to the media later, Veerabrahma m said that, until now, those who donated Rs 10,000 to the Srivani Trust could get one VIP break ticket of …

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala
2 years, 5 months ago

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The sacred hill town of Tirumala continues to reel under the impact of crowds thronging for the third consecutive day with waiting time for the darshan of the presiding deity stretching to beyond 40 hours, as on Sunday evening. According to information available by 6 pm, over 60,00 pilgrims had darshan of the presiding deity while thousands of devotees …

TTD scraps VIP darshan on weekends to accommodate common pilgrims
2 years, 10 months ago

TTD scraps VIP darshan on weekends to accommodate common pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In a move aimed at prioritising darshan for common devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided not to entertain recommendation letters for VIP darshan at Tirumala temple on weekends. By reallocating the time slot for VIP darshan, the TTD will be able to save at least two hours on the said days, enabling them to provide darshan to at …

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