The prominence of Tirupati as a renowned temple city needs no elaboration. When Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated, Tirupati became the largest academic hub in the State, with several prominent educational institutions, including State universities, private universities and institutes of national importance. Rama Rao plunged into politics and became the State’s Chief Minister within a year, he perceived the need for …
Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy came down heavily on some former board members for misusing the darshan privileges at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala. Karunakar Reddy on Monday stated that though some former board members are permitted to have darshan of Tirumala Lord with wife, children and parents a few times in a year, some …
TIRUPATI: In a divine interlude that drew lakhs of devotees from across India, Lord Venkateswara rode on the Garuda Vahanam on Friday on the fifth day of the annual Brahmotsavams. The devout remained seated throughout the day in the galleries lining the four mada streets despite inclement weather. Devotees could witness the processional deity adorned with rare and precious jewels, …