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Devotees thronged Vaishnavite temples in Chittoor district on Saturday for the auspicious 'Puratasi' month dedicated to Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Pilgrims walked hundreds of kilometres to Tirupati, while locals served food and women offered special prayers. TTD provided rest facilities and the temples of Lord Venkateswara were abuzz with devotees.

Tirupati's Alipiri Mandapam to be renovated at Rs.1.36 crore. TTD Exec. Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy & Joint Exec. Officer V. Veerabrahmam inspected the 16th century structure. Wall behind collapsed, so fence installed. Parveta Mandapam atop Tirumala hills rebuilt, but faced criticism. TTD warns netizens against baseless allegations.

Passengers on an APSRTC bus to Tirumala had a miraculous escape when the driver lost control and hit a rock. All escaped with minor injuries, but vehicular traffic was disrupted for 20 mins. No casualties.

The theft of an electric bus being operated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for ferrying the devotees free of cost on Sunday exposed the chinks in the temple town’s security armour. The incident happened when the annual Brahmotsavams are under way at Tirumala in view of which a huge…

RSC-T, a National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) initiative, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sept 24. SVU Vice-Chancellor K. Raja Reddy opened a revamped herbal garden and released a special postal stamp, a new science show and a science quiz. The centre was opened in 1993 by President Dr. Shankar…

Tens of thousands of devotees gathered to witness the Golden Chariot procession of Lord Malayappa and his consorts on the 6th day of Brahmotsavams. The day began with 'Hanumantha vahanam' and ended with 'Gaja vahanam' and special rituals at the yagasala. Devotees chanted 'Govinda namam' and the town was filled…

Lakhs of devotees flock to Tirumala for Garuda Seva. Police, ambulances, food, water, passes provided. Trekking routes abuzz with pilgrims. Devotees witness procession of deity adorned with jewels. Police, traffic restrictions cause inconvenience. Feeder channels set up for late-arriving pilgrims.

TIRUPATI: Lord Malayappa Swamy showered boons on the devotees from the golden Kalpavriksha vahanam on the fourth day morning of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala on Thursday.

Thousands witnessed the grand 'Simha Vahanam' procession of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala on Wednesday. Special cultural troupes, traditional drummers and Kolattam teams enthralled the devotees. Snapana Thirumanjanam was conducted with deities adorned with garlands made of Basil leaves, lotus, almonds and anjeer.