The Latest Breaking News from Venkateswara

CS Jawahar Reddy directs officials to tighten security for PM Modi's 2-day visit to Tirupati & Tirumala. He enquired about arrangements & security preparedness. PM to arrive by special flight, offer prayers at Venkateswara temple & proceed to Hyderabad. Collector, EO & SP participated in review meeting.

Venkaiah Naidu prayed to Lord Venkateswara for strength and courage to transform India into a powerful nation. He also prayed for the prosperity of people and peace on the planet. He pledged not to speak on politics and was honored by TTD Chairman with a shawl and books.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and his spouse worshipped at Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara temple. TTD Trust Board Chairman and Executive Officer welcomed them and Vedic pundits greeted them with "Isthikaphal". After darshan, they were accorded Ashirvachanam and presented temple prasadams. TTD Chairman presented a portrait of Lord Venkateswara to…

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s wife K. Shobha on October 10 offered prayers at the temple of Lord Venkateswara.

TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy's 'Govindakoti' project aims to promote Sanatana Dharmic values among youth. He recently resolved to offer VIP break darshan to those writing 'Govindakoti', a slight adaptation of the ancient practice of writing 'Ramakoti'. He believes incentivising youth towards Dharmic activities will help retain them.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy presented a pair of 'silk Vastrams' to Lord Venkateswara's temple on Sept 18. He marched in a procession with elephants, bulls, horses and handed the Vastrams to the priests. He also inaugurated two guest houses and will spend the night atop the town. On Sept 22,…

BJP demands transparency from TTD, protests alleged violation of Act. Leaders allege decision to allocate prime land to caste outfit, propose to pay salaries from TTD coffers to MCT workers. Call for public knowledge of decisions taken by TTD trust board.

The three-day Pavitrotsavam ceremoniously began at Lord Venkateswara's temple. Special rituals performed to deities, followed by Snapana Thirumanjanam and 'Pavitra Pratista'. Vishesha samarpana and grand procession were performed. Day-time rituals suspended for festival.

A.D. Rangarajan finds that the recent leopard attacks on the journey up the Tirumala hill in Andhra Pradesh have set off many knee-jerk reactions from the State government and also point to the need to make the Seshachalam hills a safe habitat for carnivores in order to prevent them from…

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has ordered an inquiry into the death of a six-year-old girl on the Alipiri footpath leading to Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on August 11 night. The TTD and government department officials have been instructed to submit a report…

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who is all set to take over as the chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board, wishes to steer clear of the administrative machinery’s activities and stay focussed on policy-making.