Balaji Temple in Tirumala to open for trial run from 8 June; only TTD staff and locals allowed during experimental phase
4 years, 9 months ago

Balaji Temple in Tirumala to open for trial run from 8 June; only TTD staff and locals allowed during experimental phase

Firstpost  

The Balaji Temple in Tirumala will open only on an ‘experimental’ basis to locals and employees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages its administration The Andhra Pradesh government has given its nod to the re-opening of the Balaji Temple in Tirumala from 8 June. However, the temple will open only on an ‘experimental’ basis to locals and employees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages its administration. The TTD got the permission after a request was made by its executive officer Anil Kumar Singhal for holding a trial run for the temple’s administration employees and locals. Authorities of Sri Venkateswara temple had earlier decided to sell ‘Tirupati laddu prasadam’ among devotees at 50 percent discount in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad and all district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

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TTD trust board approves ₹5,258 crore budget for 2025-26
1 week, 1 day ago

TTD trust board approves ₹5,258 crore budget for 2025-26

Hindustan Times  

The trust board of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the Lord Venkateshwara temple on Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, approved its annual budget for 2025-26 with an estimated revenue of ₹5,258.68 crore, board chairman BR Naidu said on Monday. The trust board of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the Lord Venkateshwara temple on Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh’s …

Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Lokesh bats for efficient practices to bring devotees closer to temples
1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Lokesh bats for efficient practices to bring devotees closer to temples

The Hindu  

Minister for IT Nara Lokesh has suggested the use of technology to ensure efficient practices not only in temple administration, but also to bring places of worship closer to the public. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the second edition of International Temples Convention and Expo organised by Temple Connect, in association with Anthyodays Prathishtan, here on Wednesday, Mr. Lokesh …

TTD To Fully Digitise Its Temple Services in Three Years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TTD To Fully Digitise Its Temple Services in Three Years

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has unveiled an ambitious plan to have full online digitisation of all its temple services within the next two to three years. Through this, we aim to set a benchmark in temple administration.” Chowdary said TTD's darshan management system is designed to be of special help to the common pilgrims. The plans change based on …

Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy

Hindustan Times  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams dismissed 18 employees for allegedly violating the trust's rule which states that the staff members can only follow and practice Hindu traditions. ‘Tirumala should remain symbol of Hindu faith’: TTD chairman TTD Board Chairman BR Naidu has often reiterated the board's stance that only Hindu employees are permitted to work at TTD temples and its affiliated …

Tens of thousands of devotees throng Tirumala temple for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of devotees throng Tirumala temple for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of devotees thronged the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan on the auspicious Mukkoti Ekadasi on Friday as the town reverberated with ‘Govinda Namam’. Following instructions of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams facilitated Vaikunta Dwara Darshan for the family members of the devotees injured in the stampede. Meanwhile, a galaxy …

1.20 lakh ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ tokens exhausted in a whiff
2 months, 3 weeks 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 Temple stampede: TTD says will take strict action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tirupati Temple stampede: TTD says will take strict action

Op India  

As many as six people lost their lives and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, according to officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter, during the distribution of ‘darshan’ tokens. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Additional Executive Officer Venkayya …

TTD gears up to host over 7 lakh devotees during Vaikunta Ekadasi festival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TTD gears up to host over 7 lakh devotees during Vaikunta Ekadasi festival

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan for more than 7 lakh devotees during the auspicious Vaikunta Ekadasi festivities, its Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao said on Tuesday. Addressing the media, Mr. Rao said that the Vaikunta Dwaram, the innermost passage encircling the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Venkateswara temple, will be opened on …

Tirumala Vaikunta Ekadasi Common Darshan Starts on Friday at 8 A.M
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tirumala Vaikunta Ekadasi Common Darshan Starts on Friday at 8 A.M

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan of Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala Temple for common devotees will commence at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 10, following completion of the temple rituals. Addressing media in Tirumala on Tuesday, TTD executive officer J. Syamala Rao assured that common devotees will be given top priority in having a …

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: As part of the propagation of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is constructing a replica temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy during the prestigious Maha Kumbh mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and a kalyana ratham will start with the divine blessings of Srivaru on January 8 at 7am from Tirumala. TTD EO J Syamala Rao, addressing media …

Tirupati readies for 7 lakh 'common pilgrims' devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadashi
2 months, 3 weeks 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 Board to expand temple operations and welfare of devotees
3 months, 1 week ago

TTD Board to expand temple operations and welfare of devotees

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board has resolved to discuss and approve several significant resolutions aimed at enhancing services for devotees, expanding temple activities and improving infrastructure. Briefing the media about the deliberations of the meeting, TTD Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao on Tuesday said, the board resolved to request the State government to recommend national status for its Sri …

Tirumala Temple Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff
4 months, 1 week ago

Tirumala Temple Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff

Op India  

On 18th November, the newly constituted Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board passed resolution to request the Andhra Pradesh government to remove non-Hindu employees from the temple administration. Addressing controversies and enhancing transparency at Tirumala Temple The board’s resolution follows a recent controversy surrounding allegations that adulterated ghee containing animal fat was used to prepare the temple’s iconic Tirupati Laddus during the …

Will remove non-Hindus working in Tirumala temple administration: TTD
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will remove non-Hindus working in Tirumala temple administration: TTD

Hindustan Times  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will soon dispense with the services of all non-Hindus working in the TTD and surrender them to the Andhra Pradesh government, the temple trust board announced on Monday. This is the first meeting of the TTD after the recent controversy over the adulteration of ghee used for the preparation of “laddu prasadam.” Briefing the reporters after …

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD
7 months, 1 week ago

Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao said on Saturday that elaborate arrangements were underway for the smooth conduct of Srivari annual Brahmotsavam from October 4 to 12. He said on October 4, evening, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will present official pattu vastrams to Srivaru on behalf of the State government and also participate in …

TTD officials told to scan Divya Darshan tokens on footpaths leading to Venkateswara temple
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TTD officials told to scan Divya Darshan tokens on footpaths leading to Venkateswara temple

The Hindu  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao has asked the the IT wing officials to resume scanning of Divya Darshan tokens on both the footpaths leading to the Lord Venkateswara temple. The TTD EO also underlined the need for setting up electronic boards at the Narayanagiri Gardens, displaying the information related to approximate waiting hours for darshan of the …

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to halt VIP Break Darshan during summer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to halt VIP Break Darshan during summer

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA : Anticipating heavy inflow of pilgrims during the ensuing Summer vacations, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has made elaborate arrangements to help devotees have hassle-free darshan and decided to cancel VIP Break Darshan, thereby ensuring more darshan time to the common devotees, said TTD EO AV Dharma Reddy. As many as 29 callers from across the country interacted with Tirumala …

TTD expedites house site patta distribution to staff
1 year ago

TTD expedites house site patta distribution to staff

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has expedited the distribution of house site pattas and registration process for employees and workers. It is to be noted that TTD had sanctioned funds and allocated more than 1,000 acres of land for houses to as many as 14,500 employees, including retired and contract workers, at Padiredu, which is 11km away from Tirupati, in Vedamalapeta …

TTD Prioritises Common Devotees During Summer Rush, Announces Streamlined Services
1 year ago

TTD Prioritises Common Devotees During Summer Rush, Announces Streamlined Services

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up for the anticipated rise in pilgrims this summer by implementing measures to streamline accommodation and services at Tirumala. Dharma Reddy, speaking during the "Dial Your EO" program, announced plans to prioritize common devotees' accommodation needs. "Our aim is to prioritise services for common devotees during the summer rush," emphasised Reddy. Upcoming events: …

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

TTD to spend Rs 418 crore to build two huge pilgrim amenities centres in Tirupati
1 year, 3 months ago

TTD to spend Rs 418 crore to build two huge pilgrim amenities centres in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has begun the construction of two massive pilgrims’ amenities complexes, “Achyutam and Sripatham”, in Tirupati to provide comfortable accommodation for devotees visiting the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. The 70-year-old Govindaraja Swamy and Kodandarama Swamy choultries in Tirupati had become dilapidated over the years, necessitating TTD to demolish those structures and construct modern amenities …

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development
1 year, 5 months ago

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board to allocate one per cent of its annual revenue for the development of Tirupati city has ignited a political controversy. In line with TTD’s commitment to the temple city's development, the trust board chose to allocate one percent of its revenue every year to MCT. “TTD manages prominent Hindu shrines …

TTD board to allocate 1pc of total revenue for Tirupati city development
1 year, 5 months ago

TTD board to allocate 1pc of total revenue for Tirupati city development

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board has decided to allocate one per cent of its annual budget towards comprehensive development of Tirupati city, the gateway to Tirumala hills. Dharma Reddy said the Tirupati trust's annual revenue now stands at Rs 3,600 crore, of which Rs 36 crore would be allotted for the city's development this year. The trust board …

Tirumala Hill Temple Cancels Privileged Darshans During Navaratri Brahmotsavams
1 year, 5 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 …

Changes in VIP darshan schedules helped common devotees, says outgoing TTD chairman
1 year, 7 months ago

Changes in VIP darshan schedules helped common devotees, says outgoing TTD chairman

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The outgoing chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board, Y.V. Subba Reddy, has said the removal of L1, L2, and L3 darshan categories, along with the shifting of the VIP Break darshan timings to later hours in the morning, has received massive appreciation from the devotees. Subba Reddy, who concluded his four-year term as chairman, said these changes, …

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple
1 year, 9 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 …

Tirumala bustles with pilgrims; darshan time crosses 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

Tirumala bustles with pilgrims; darshan time crosses 24 hours

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: As the summer holidays draw to a close, the hill town of Tirumala is experiencing an extraordinary influx of pilgrims. Devotees have been forced to endure waits of over 24 hours in long queue lines to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity, on Sunday. As of 6 pm on Sunday, devotees in the queue lines were experiencing …

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open
1 year, 9 months ago

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The newly constructed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu has opened its doors to devotees after a grand Maha Samprokshanam ceremony, held during the auspicious Mithuna lagnam between 7:30 am and 8:15 am on Thursday. Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his joy at the establishment of the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Jammu, stating that it would bring the blessings of …

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai
1 year, 9 months ago

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for TTD’s Shri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The world’s richest Hindu temple trust, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has constructed temples in various cities across the country like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari, and now in Navi …

TTD sets up Vedic Heritage Corridor at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University
1 year, 9 months ago

TTD sets up Vedic Heritage Corridor at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has taken a significant step to preserve and impart ancient knowledge by establishing a Vedic Heritage Corridor at the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University. Dharma Reddy, during a media interaction in Tirumala on Sunday, announced that the Sri Venkateswara Bhakti TV channel plans to telecast a 10-minute episode on each aspect of ancient Indian knowledge. Dharma …

TTD temple works begin in Karimnagar
1 year, 10 months ago

TTD temple works begin in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: The construction works of the lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple at Padmanagar in Karimnagar have begun formally on Wednesday with the officials and the priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam performing the foundation stone-laying ceremony by performing special prayers and conducting homam., The priests of TTD, which is performing the construction, performed Viswaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, Agni Pranayam, Kumbaradhana, Vishesha Homam, …

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu nears completion, set to open on June 8
1 year, 10 months ago

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu nears completion, set to open on June 8

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: The construction work of the Tirupati Balaji temple, located amidst the picturesque Shivalik forests in Majeen here, is in its final phase and the temple is scheduled to open its doors for devotees on June 8. The Jammu temple will be the sixth Balaji Temple constructed outside of Andhra Pradesh, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams having previously built temples …

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala
1 year, 11 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 to construct 30 more laddu counters in Tirupati to speed up distribution
2 years 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 …

Free offline Tirumala darshan tickets available in Tirupati
2 years, 4 months ago

Free offline Tirumala darshan tickets available in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: On an experimental basis, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has relaunched offline issue of free slotted sarva darshan tokens at three places – Bhudevi and Srinivasa complexes and Govindarajaswamy Choultries – at Tirupati from November 1. Dharma Reddy maintained that arrangements have been made for people without tokens to also have direct darshan through Vaikuntam Queue Complex-2. The EO said with …

Stage set for nine-day Srivari Brahmotsavams in Tirumala, TTD expects huge footfall
2 years, 6 months ago

Stage set for nine-day Srivari Brahmotsavams in Tirumala, TTD expects huge footfall

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The stage is set for the Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, observed with full public participation after a gap of two years, at the sacred hill town of Tirumala from Tuesday till October 5. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that devotees have a hassle-free darshan of the presiding deity at the Tirumala temple …

TTD cautions pilgrims on waiting time for darshan
2 years, 10 months ago

TTD cautions pilgrims on waiting time for darshan

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: In view of the heavy influx of pilgrims since the last one week, TTD chairman Subba Reddy has appealed to devotees arriving in Tirumala to be prepared for a patient wait until their turn comes for darshan of the Lord of Seven Hills. The TTD chairman said the heavy surge of pilgrims this time was also due to the …

TTD gears up to meet summer pilgrim rush
2 years, 11 months ago

TTD gears up to meet summer pilgrim rush

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In view of the reduction in the Covid-19 threat and with the advent of summer holidays, the rush of devotees to the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala is normal for the season after a lull for two years. In fact, the pilgrim town is witnessing the heaviest rush for the past seven days and the Tirumala Tirupati …

TTD scraps VIP darshan on weekends to accommodate common pilgrims
3 years, 1 month 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 …

No deviation in rituals and sevas to Lord Balaji: TTD claims in its affidavit to SC
3 years, 4 months ago

No deviation in rituals and sevas to Lord Balaji: TTD claims in its affidavit to SC

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Observing that a ‘Constitutional Court’ cannot interfere with the day-to-day affairs of a temple, the Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of a devotee’s Special Leave Petition challenging an AP High Court order. The Supreme court rejected his PIL seeking directions to Tirumala Tirupati devasthanams to rectify the method of performing day-to-day rituals and sevas to Lord Venkateswara at the …

Endowments officials inspect TTD offices
3 years, 5 months ago

Endowments officials inspect TTD offices

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: A team of officials from AP endowments department visited the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board offices on Tuesday to learn on how the temple management is implementing administrative mechanisms and pilgrim-friendly measures in its temples. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the team met Sada Bhargavi, TTD joint executive officer for education and health, and participated in a meeting at the conference hall …

Work on ₹33.22 crore TTD temple in Jammu begins
3 years, 9 months ago

Work on ₹33.22 crore TTD temple in Jammu begins

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: The work began for erecting a magnificent temple and allied infrastructure at the behest of the Andhra Pradesh-based based Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Jammu and Kashmir’s winter capital, Jammu, on Sunday. “This is a historic and proud day for J&K,” he said and asserted that the temple, besides being a centre of faith and spirituality, “will open up opportunities …

Tirumala Temple to Get Golden Coating Worth Rs 5 crore, Trust Says Project to Start Soon
4 years, 3 months ago

Tirumala Temple to Get Golden Coating Worth Rs 5 crore, Trust Says Project to Start Soon

News 18  

The board of Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams approved gold coating project for Mahadwara and doors of the main temple of the Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala. The project, which would cost around Rs 5 crore, is expected to start soon. He added that the board is planning for gold plating of roof and top of the Ananda Nilayam which is the temple …

Tirupati temple’s hundi income crosses ₹1 crore in a day after reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

Tirupati temple’s hundi income crosses ₹1 crore in a day after reopening

Live Mint  

For the first time after lockdown was lifted, Tirumala Lord Balaji temple received hundi income of ₹1.02 crores in a day on Saturday, said Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. After reopening, the hundi income crossed ₹1 crore for the first time in one day. Meanwhile, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on 28 August decided to start work on a multi crore replica of …

Andhra Unlock 1.0: Tirupati Temple Likely to Open for Devotees from June 8 on Trial Basis
4 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Unlock 1.0: Tirupati Temple Likely to Open for Devotees from June 8 on Trial Basis

News 18  

The Tirupati temple in Tirumala, one of the most famous and richest temples in the country, is gearing to open its doors soon to devotees. The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued orders that the temple board can open the shrine on a "trial" basis for its employees and local public only. The move comes on the heels of the …

Tirupati temple likely to open on June 8, to hold 'trial run of darshan' with limited devotees
4 years, 9 months ago

Tirupati temple likely to open on June 8, to hold 'trial run of darshan' with limited devotees

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh government has given nod to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to conduct a trial run of ''darshan'' at the Tirumala temple with TTD employees and local devotees. In a memo issued by JSV Prasad, Special Chief Secretary to the state government, the TTD will hold a "trial run for TTD employees and local public of Tirumala, with limited number …

Tirumala temple to sell sacred Tirupati laddu prasadam at 50% discount in Andhra, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru
4 years, 10 months ago

Tirumala temple to sell sacred Tirupati laddu prasadam at 50% discount in Andhra, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru

Firstpost  

Authorities of Sri Venkateswara temple have decided to sell ‘Tirupati laddu Prasadam’ among devotees at 50% discount in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad and all district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh. A report by The News Minute mentions that sacred laddu weighing 175 grams, whose actual price on normal days is Rs 50, will be sold at Rs 25 to devotees. The …

The Tirupati temple employment of non-Hindus controversy explained
5 years, 7 months ago

The Tirupati temple employment of non-Hindus controversy explained

Op India  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary L V Subramanyam recently announced that non-Hindu employees working in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, which manages the Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hill, one of the richest Hindu temples, will be sacked. An inquiry was ordered which led to revelation that the lady officer who had visited the church was appointed in 1986 whereas the order banning …

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