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Probe into Non-Hindu Religious Propaganda in Tirumala
1 month ago

Probe into Non-Hindu Religious Propaganda in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Allegations of non-Hindu religious propaganda in Tirumala have sparked concern, prompting the Vigilance and Security Department of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to launch an investigation. Reports said some hawkers in the Papavinasanam area tried to promote non-Hindu religious beliefs. The Vigilance team and the local police are examining these videos to verify their authenticity and determine if there was …

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Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion
1 month, 2 weeks 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.

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Andhra Pradesh: Vigilance Probe Intensifies into Irregularities in TTD During YSRC Rule
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Vigilance Probe Intensifies into Irregularities in TTD During YSRC Rule

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The state Vigilance and Enforcement Department has ramped up its investigation into the complaints of corruption and other irregularities at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams during the YSR Congress rule. The probe was initiated following chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's pledge to “begin the cleansing of AP from Tirumala.” The investigation covers all TTD operations including the allocation of protocol …

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BJP Accuses YSRC of Misusing TTD Funds, Demands Probe against Temple’s Chief Vigilance Officer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Accuses YSRC of Misusing TTD Funds, Demands Probe against Temple’s Chief Vigilance Officer

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BJP’s Andhra spokesperson Bhanuprakash Reddy said the five-year long YSRC government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had used the holy TTD temple as their personal estate and made repeated attempts to divert the funds to the government and to the Tirupati Municipal Corporation. Bhanuprakash Reddy said TTD chairman Karunakar Reddy had collected 10 per cent commission by …

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

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Leopard scare resurfaces Alipiri route
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Leopard scare resurfaces Alipiri route

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has increased vigilance following a leopard sighting on the Tirumala pedestrian route near Alipiri by the forest rangers of Seshachalam, raising safety concerns for devotees trekking to Tirumala. TTD’s staff began patrolling the popular trekking path after receiving alerts from local forest officials about the new big cat’s sighting. They explained that the presence of …

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Drone at Tirumala Causes Anxious Moments
11 months, 1 week ago

Drone at Tirumala Causes Anxious Moments

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: A drone flying at the 53rd turn on the first ghat road leading from Tirumala to Tirupati caused some anxious moments. Alert devotees who noticed the drone in operation immediately informed the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams security personnel. A devasthanam statement later clarified: "TTD vigilance and security personnel have seized the lightweight plastic folded nano drone. The devotee says he …

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Chinks in the TTD’s security exposed again in Tirumala
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinks in the TTD’s security exposed again in Tirumala

The Hindu  

Exposing the chinks in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams security wing, a private taxi bearing Tamil Nadu registration number on Wednesday roamed freely along the thoroughfares of the town, vividly displaying the name of a spiritual leader of an alien religion on its dickey’s cover. Devotees expressed their dismay at the “blatant attempt to proselytise,” which the state government had banned …

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TTD prepares for Garuda Seva on Sept 22 as part of Brahmotsavam festivities
1 year, 3 months ago

TTD prepares for Garuda Seva on Sept 22 as part of Brahmotsavam festivities

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up to provide a hassle-free darshan experience to thousands of devotees during the Garuda Seva day on Sept 22, as part of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam festivities from September 18. “On Garuda Seva day, we are planning to accommodate nearly two lakh devotees in these galleries. Those waiting on the Inner Ring Road …

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TTD to beef up security on Alipiri footpath: Dharma Reddy
1 year, 4 months ago

TTD to beef up security on Alipiri footpath: Dharma Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: In the wake of a wild beast killing a six-year-old girl Lakshitha walking alone along the Alipiri footpath to Tirumala Temple on Friday night, the TTD has beefed up security at all the vulnerable points along the pathway route. Dharma Reddy held a high-level meeting with the TTD forest, vigilance and security, and police at the Gokulam Conference Hall …

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Tirumala temple to witness two Brahmotsavams this year owing to ‘Adhikamasam’, says TTD EO
1 year, 4 months ago

Tirumala temple to witness two Brahmotsavams this year owing to ‘Adhikamasam’, says TTD EO

The Hindu  

July 31, 2023 08:31 pm | Updated 08:31 pm IST - TIRUMALA The Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala is all set to celebrate two Brahmotsavams this year. Dharma Reddy on July 31 attributed the reason for two Brahmotsavams to the ‘Adhikamasam’ which occurs once in three years. Detailing the major events of the two Brahmotsavams, he said the Salakatla Brahmotsavams …

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Three-year-old boy miraculously escapes leopard attack on Tirumala trekking route
1 year, 6 months ago

Three-year-old boy miraculously escapes leopard attack on Tirumala trekking route

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: A three-year-old boy narrowly escaped a leopard attack near the 7th mile along the Alipiri-Tirumala pedestrian route on Thursday night. The swift response from the local vendors, TTD vigilance and security guards and trekking devotees averted a tragedy. He was Kaushik, a native of Adoni According to preliminary information provided by the TTD, a leopard on the prowl pounced …

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Massive fire breaks out at photo frames manufacturing unit near temple in Tirupati | VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Massive fire breaks out at photo frames manufacturing unit near temple in Tirupati | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tirupati fire incident: A massive fire erupted in a photo frames manufacturing unit located in a building near a temple in Tirupati on Friday. The studio is run by a private person and is located near the temple," Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chief vigilance and security officer D Narasimha Kishore told PTI. District fire department, municipal fire tenders and TTD firefighters …

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Top official audits security at Tirumala
1 year, 6 months ago

Top official audits security at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Top officials audited the security at Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, at a high-level meeting held at Annamaiah Bhavan atop the hill on Tuesday in the presence of principal secretary Harish Kumar Gupta. Based on suggestions of these committees, we will create the most sophisticated security system.” Noting that each component of TTD administration, from darshan tickets to …

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TTD inquiry into YSRC publicity material at Tirumala
1 year, 7 months ago

TTD inquiry into YSRC publicity material at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ vigilance and security wing has ordered an inquiry into how the ruling YSRC party’s publicity material is reaching Tirumala despite the restrictions. Telugu Desam, BJP, Jana Sena and other political parties staged demonstrations, asking how the TTD's security at Alipiri allowed YSRC activists to not only carry their party posters to Tirumala, but also affix …

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Vontimitta temple readying for Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam
1 year, 9 months ago

Vontimitta temple readying for Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: AP government is making elaborate arrangements for the Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam at Vontimitta Kodandaramalayam, which will be celebrated as the state festival from March 31 to April 8, when the annual brahmotsavams of the temple are also scheduled. However, while Bhadrachalam celebrates the wedding on Sri Rama Navami, the tradition of Lord Srirama Temple at Vontimitta in YSR …

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Drone visuals of Ananda Nilayam go viral, TTD orders probe
1 year, 11 months ago

Drone visuals of Ananda Nilayam go viral, TTD orders probe

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Drone visuals capturing the prohibited fly zone of Tirumala temple went viral on social media while the TTD authorities have called for a detailed enquiry by the vigilance wing. The TTD officials have also lodged a complaint with the police over the drone videos of the prohibited area circulating widely. The vigilance wing of the TTD has sent the …

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Tiruchanoor spruced up for Panchami Theertham
2 years ago

Tiruchanoor spruced up for Panchami Theertham

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The temple town of Tiruchanoor, which has been witnessing religious events for the past eight days, is now gearing up for the Panchami Theertham, with which the mega-religious nine-day annual festival of Karthika Brahmotsavams will conclude on Monday. Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since tens of thousands of pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana …

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TTD contract barbers stage protest in Tirumala against Vigilance searches
2 years, 1 month ago

TTD contract barbers stage protest in Tirumala against Vigilance searches

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Devotees who thronged the Kalyanakatta and other places in Tirumala to get their heads tonsured on Thursday faced difficulties due to a protest staged by the contract barbers working under the TTD. Complaining that the staff of the vigilance and security wing were harassing them by frequent searches, the barbers urged the temple management to end this practice and …

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Pilgrim rush at Tirumala swells at the end of summer
2 years, 5 months ago

Pilgrim rush at Tirumala swells at the end of summer

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: With the summer almost coming to an end, the hill town of Tirumala has been witnessing a surge in devotee arrivals in the holy hills for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara. On Sunday, all compartments in the Vaikuntam queue complexes were full and devotees waited in a 4-km-long queue for darshan while the accommodation counters in Tirumala too put …

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Andhra Pradesh: Movie songs played on LED screens atop Tirumala temple; staff suspended
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Movie songs played on LED screens atop Tirumala temple; staff suspended

India Today  

Soon after a movie song was played at the hill shrine on Friday, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, suspended a Grade-1 Assistant technician, P Ravi Kumar, holding him responsible for broadcasting three other channels on five LED screens at Tirumala Temple. While the suspension orders of Ravi Kumar were issued on Sunday, a show cause notice was also issued to AVV Krishna …

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Gang busted for selling fake TTD darshan tickets to devotees
2 years, 11 months ago

Gang busted for selling fake TTD darshan tickets to devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The sleuths of Vigilance and Security wing of Tirumala Tirupati devasthanams have busted a gang that has been selling fake Rs. With the help of technology, the gang creates new SED tickets out of old tickets and cheats gullible devotees by collecting exorbitant prices for the morphed tickets. A gang member who will be on duty at the ticket …

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TTD’s SVBC employee sends porn site link to devotee
4 years, 1 month ago

TTD’s SVBC employee sends porn site link to devotee

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: A few contractual employees working with the TTD’s Sri Venkateswara Bhakthi Channel landed in a controversy after a Hyderabad-based devotee complained that he had received a link related to a pornographic site instead of religious material from the official email ID of a particular programme of the spiritual channel. Dharma Reddy said the incident came to their notice two …

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Even as Covid-19 Cases among Workers See Rise, Tirupati Board Has No Plans to Down Shutters
4 years, 4 months ago

Even as Covid-19 Cases among Workers See Rise, Tirupati Board Has No Plans to Down Shutters

News 18  

At least 652 employees of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam employees have tested positive for COVID-19 cases in a month – making it a seven-fold increase in the total number of infections. So far, 743 TTD employees have tested positive after the famous temple opened its doors to public on June 11. A senior official of the temple board said the numbers …

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