Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
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1 day, 1 hour 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 that tickets would be made available from 5 a.m. on Thursday. However, the overwhelming crowd at the counters, including Vishnu Nivasam, Bairagipatteda, and Ramachandra Pushkarini, led to chaos as the arrangements were reportedly not adequate The police had a tough time controlling the crowd. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and instructed the TTD and police officials to extend the best medical care.

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Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader
2 hours, 35 minutes ago

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader

The Hindu  

Members of Tirupati Poura Sanghala Samakhya, a consortium of civil society organisations, took out a candlelight rally in the city in memory of the deceased devotees involved in the stampede on Thursday. CPM district leader Kandharapu Murali, who called the stampede an ‘indelible blot’ that would remain forever on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, demanded ₹1 crore as compensation and government …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan raps TTD for its ‘continued focus on VIPs’
2 hours, 35 minutes 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 …

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers to facilitate ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ to those injured in Tirupati stampede
3 hours, 5 minutes ago

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers to facilitate ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ to those injured in Tirupati stampede

The Hindu  

The pilgrims injured in the stampede and undergoing treatment at SVIMS hospital have some good news — they will be provided the much-cherished ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ in Tirumala once they recover and are in a position to walk. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu spent nearly 90 minutes at the hospital, along with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and …

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede
6 hours, 22 minutes ago

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede

India Today  

At least six people died and over 30 were injured after a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati on January 8. India Today Fact Check found that this video is from April 2022, when the father of a child who died at a government hospital in Tirupati had to carry his son’s body on a …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned
7 hours, 31 minutes 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 …

1.20 lakh ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ tokens exhausted in a whiff
8 hours, 34 minutes 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: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased
10 hours, 38 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased

The Hindu  

The state Government has announced an ex-gratia ₹25 lakh to the kin of the deceased in the stampede witnessed in the centres meant to distribute tokens for Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan. Minister for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad, who is in charge of Tirupati district, visited the SVIMS hospital along with his cabinet colleagues Vangalapudi Anitha, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Nimmala Rama Naidu …

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
12 hours, 25 minutes 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: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees
13 hours, 26 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured," President Murmu said in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra …

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far
17 hours, 41 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far

India TV News  

Tirupati: A day after the tragic incident, the Tirupati East Police have registered two separate FIRs following the deaths of multiple devotees during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations in the temple town. In the meantime, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called a review meeting on Thursday after six people were killed in the Tirupati stampede incident a day earlier, a …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
17 hours, 41 minutes 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 updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today
17 hours, 41 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on Thursday to meet the individuals who were injured in the stampede that occurred at the Tirupati temple premises. Taking to X, CM Naidu stated that he has directed higher officials to go to the spot and take relief measures to provide better medical treatment to the injured …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
17 hours, 41 minutes 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
17 hours, 41 minutes 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 …

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
17 hours, 41 minutes ago

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center on Wednesday night. Home Minister Anitha, Revenue Minister Angani Satya Prasad, Endowments Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy, and other senior officials inspected the bodies at Ruia Hospital on Thursday morning. à°äà°¿à°°àñà°®à°² à°¶àñà°°àñ€à°µà°¾à°°à°¿ …

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability
17 hours, 41 minutes ago

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability

India Today  

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu fiercely questioned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials and the police over the stampede incident at the Tirumala temple. The Chief Minister raised concerns over the numbers, questioning the decision to allow 4,500 people when only 2,000 were originally planned. The Executive Officer confirmed 1.2 lakh online tickets and 2 lakh offline tickets were issued, with arrangements …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong
17 hours, 41 minutes 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 …

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
17 hours, 41 minutes 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 …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
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17 hours, 41 minutes 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 stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims
Top News
17 hours, 41 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the six devotees who died in the stampede on Wednesday night during the distribution of tickets for a sacred event at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said, "We cannot replace life with anything else …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
1 day, 17 hours 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 day, 17 hours 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 day, 17 hours 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 day, 17 hours 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
2 days, 17 hours 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
3 days, 1 hour 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 …

TTD Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 tickets available now: Here's how to book online
2 weeks, 2 days ago

TTD Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 tickets available now: Here's how to book online

Hindustan Times  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has opened online bookings for special entry darshan tickets for Vaikunta Ekadasi, a prominent Hindu festival celebrated at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. Special Entry Darshan tickets also became available online from 11 am on Tuesday, December 24. Special Entry Darshan tickets became available online from 11 am on Tuesday, December 24. Vaikunta Ekadasi tickets: …

TTD Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 Tickets: How to Book Online?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

TTD Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 Tickets: How to Book Online?

India Today  

Vaikunta Ekadasi is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with great devotion at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free darshan of Lord Venkateswara during this auspicious day, TTD has made special entry darshan tickets available for online booking. BOOKING TTD VAIKUNTA EKADASHI 2025 TICKETS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE Online bookings for SED tickets will open …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

Several people were injured on Friday afternoon after a stampede-like situation broke out in the Meerut area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while preacher Pradeep Mishra led a Shivmahapuran event in Shatabdi Nagar — with approximately 2.5 lakh people in attendance. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena, however, denied claims that some people had been trapped during the incident and …

Online tickets for Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan to be released on December 23
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Tirumala: TTD increases SRIVANI ticket quota
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tirumala: TTD increases SRIVANI ticket quota

Deccan Chronicle  

Presently, TTD issues 900 SRIVANI tickets offline through counters located behind Gokulam Rest House in Tirumala. These tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.In other developments, TTD released the February 2025 quota of Arjita Seva tickets online on Thursday. This includes tickets for services such as Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva.Additionally, Anga Pradakshinam tokens …

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 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.

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
3 months ago

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA/TIRUPATI: Extensive arrangements are underway for the Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams inviting devotees worldwide to join the nine-day festivities. TTD Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Choudary confirmed that the organisation is ready to accommodate pilgrims during this period. In Tirumala, additional parking slots have been allocated along the New Ring Road, with areas …

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: At least 116 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday afternoon. The devotees asphyxiated to their deaths and bodies piled up in the stampede -- among the biggest such tragedies in recent years -- that took place at a "satsang" where a self-styled guru, Bhole …

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the Hathras district’s Phulrai village for the ‘satsang’, conducted by Baba Narayan Hari who is also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. Preliminary investigation is also going now," says Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V. pic.twitter.com/Op0BQ5MTjj — Press Trust of India July 2, 2024 Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the …

Special entry tickets released for ‘darshan’ at Tirupati Venkateswara temple | Details
11 months, 2 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 …

Tirumala witnesses heavy pilgrim, VIP rush for Vaikunta Dwara darshanam
1 year ago

Tirumala witnesses heavy pilgrim, VIP rush for Vaikunta Dwara darshanam

The Hindu  

Religious ecstasy marked the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the temple of Lord Venkateswara, here on Saturday. Thousands of devotees who had congregated in front of the main temple complex went into raptures as the priests formally unlocked the huge wooden doors and the air was electrified with their rhythmic chanting of ‘‘Govinda, Govinda’‘ laced with the sonorous blowing of conches …

Tirumala Gears Up for Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations
1 year ago

Tirumala Gears Up for Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is fully geared to observe the grand twin-day annual event of Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi at the abode of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala on Dec 23 and 24. According to TTD executive officer AV Dharma Reddy, TTD has released special entry darshan, slotted sarva darshan, Srivani and virtual seva darshan tickets online for the pilgrims. …

TTD to release 6.70 lakh tickets on November 10 for ‘Vaikunta Dwara’ darshan
1 year, 2 months ago

TTD to release 6.70 lakh tickets on November 10 for ‘Vaikunta Dwara’ darshan

The Hindu  

November 03, 2023 07:22 pm | Updated 07:22 pm IST - TIRUMALA The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has resolved to release 6.70 lakh tickets relating to ‘Vaikunta Dwara’ darshan for the period between December 23 and January 1. As part of the arrangements, about 2.25 lakh Special Entry Darshan tickets of ₹300 each will be made available online on November 10. …

TTD cancels privileged darshan for smooth Brahmotsavams
1 year, 2 months ago

TTD cancels privileged darshan for smooth Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is all set to host the annual Navaratri Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara from October 15 to 23. To accommodate the anticipated surge in pilgrims, the TTD has resolved to cancel all formats of special and privileged darshans and implement only 'sarva darshan' during the nine-day celebrations to ensure a hassle-free darshan experience for common devotees. …

Tirumala Hill Temple Cancels Privileged Darshans During Navaratri Brahmotsavams
1 year, 3 months ago

Tirumala Hill Temple Cancels Privileged Darshans During Navaratri Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: TTD has cancelled all privileged darshans at the hill temple in Tirumala during the nine-day festival from October 15 to 23 in anticipation of a huge influx of devotees for the 'Navaratri Brahmotsavams' of Lord Venkateswara. The VIP break and privileged darshans, including those for infants and parents, NRIs, defence personnel, senior citizens and physically handicapped individuals, will not …

7 killed, 27 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarkashi
1 year, 4 months ago

7 killed, 27 injured after bus falls into gorge in Uttarkashi

Hindustan Times  

Seven people were killed and 27 others were injured after a bus carrying 35 passengers fell into a 50-metre-deep gorge near Gangani on the Gangotri national highway in Uttarakhand on Sunday, officials said adding that rescue operation for one traveller, who is still stuck inside the bus, is underway. Uttarkashi district disaster management officer, Devendra Patwal, said, “Seven were killed …

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 …

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala
1 year, 8 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 …

Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Darshan Tickets From Today; Here's Step-by-step Guide to Book Online
2 years ago

Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Darshan Tickets From Today; Here's Step-by-step Guide to Book Online

News 18  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that they are set to release the online quota for Special Entry Darshan on Monday, January 9. The online quota of Rs.300 for January 12 to 31and for February will be released by TTD on January 9 at 10am.The devotees are requested to make note of this and book the tickets online. — Tirumala …

DC Edit | Stampede deaths: Who to blame?
2 years ago

DC Edit | Stampede deaths: Who to blame?

Deccan Chronicle  

There seems to be a continuity of bad luck for Andhra Pradesh, with two stampedes at the two different public meetings and roadshows being conducted by former chief minister and leader of the Opposition Nara Chandrababu Naidu leading to the death of a total of 11 people on either side of the New Year. On December 28, the horror took …

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