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Devotees throng Tirumala to witness Simha Vahanam procession

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.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Sixth leopard captured on Alipiri-Tirumala footpath in Andhra Pradesh

Tirumala: 6th leopard trapped on Alipiri-Tirumala foot path. Trap set-up near temple where 6-yr-old girl was mauled. Leopards to be shipped to Tirupati Zoo for tests. 'Operation Leopard' to continue till last wild beast is trapped.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy prays at Tirumala

CM Jagan Reddy offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple on Sep 19. He was welcomed by TTD Chairman & EO with traditional honours. Dy CM, Ministers & others were present. After darshan, Jagan left for Tirupati airport.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his family pray at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala

Authorities of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams secure actor Shah Rukh Khan’s signature on the declaration form, which is mandatory for any non-Hindu visiting the Tirumala temple. The actor participates in the Suprabhata Seva, the pre-dawn ritual inside the temple.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

TTD board member S Shankar questions TN minister Udayanidhi Stalin why they recommend people to Tirupati trust when DMK wants the end of Sanathana Dharma

VIJAYAWADA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board member and former Tamil Nadu state protocol president for the Bharatiya Janata party Dr S Shankar questioned Tamil Nadu minister and actor Udayanidhi Stalin as to why the DMK party has been recommending persons to be nominated to the world renowned TTD trust board…

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

TTD grants ₹25 lakh to 501 temples for the month of August

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has provided a financial grant of ₹25 lakh to 501 temples constructed in backward areas for carrying out dhoopa, deepa and naivedyham rituals. Briefing the media on Friday, TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy said the grant was released from the Srivani trust funds for…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Another leopard on prowl on the Alipiri-Tirumala footpath

Forest officials capture 4 leopards on Tirumala footpath; another leopard spotted in camera trap.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Elaborate arrangements being made for ‘Salakatla Brahmotsavams’ in Tirumala from September 18, says TTD official

Emphasis will be on crowd management and extending a comfortable darshan to the pilgrims during the nine-day Salakatla Brahmotsavams in Tirumala, says TTD Executive Officer Dharma Reddy; all kinds of privileged darshan like those extended to senior and special citizens, and parents with infants will be dispensed with during the…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

AP CM to inaugurate last stretch of Srinivasa Sethu elevated expressway on Sept 18

TIRUPATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the last stretch of the Srinivasa Sethu elevated expressway works in Tirupati on September 18.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Fourth leopard captured on Tirumala foot path

Forest officials capture 4th leopard on Tirumala footpath, 2 still housed in zoo park; 300 trap cameras set up to maintain vigil.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023