The Latest Breaking News from Venkateswara

Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao’s wife Shobha prays at Tirumala temple

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

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

TTD chairman Karunakar Reddy keen on implementing VIP break for ‘Govindakoti’ writers

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.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy presents ‘Silk Vastrams’ to Lord Venkateswara

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,…

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

TTD trust board’s new chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy to steer clear of administrative domain

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.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Venkateswara temple Pushkarini closed for repairs

Venkateswara temple pond has been closed for repairs desilting and will be reopened on September 1.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Anivara Asthanam celebrated on a grand note in Tirumala

Anivara Asthanam festival at Lord Venkateswara's temple marked by fervour. Special rituals conducted to deities, keys handed to pontiffs to mark start of new financial year. Tamil Nadu Endowments Secretary, Commissioner & Joint Commissioner took part in religious formalities. Procession of Pushpa Pallaki with 50 quintals of flowers, witnessed by…

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

SVVU is the ultimate destination for traditional knowledge seekers: TTD EO

SVVU, established at the lotus feet of Lord Venkateswara, has become the ultimate destination for traditional knowledge seekers. TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy said SVVU's objective is to spread Vedic knowledge for a righteous society. Joint Executive Officer Sada Bhargavi asked students to explore the link between Vedic knowledge…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Fervour marks Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam

Fervour marked Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam at the temple of Lord Venkateswara here on Tuesday. The festival was observed as a prelude to the annual Ani Vara Asthanam scheduled on July 17.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Maha Samprokshanam performed at new Lord Venkateswara temple at Rampachodavaram

‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ritual was ceremoniously performed on Monday at the newly built temple of Lord Venkateswara at Rampachodavaram in Alluri Seetharamaraju district.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Grand start to Ganga Jatara, Tirupati’s own annual folk fest

The traditional festival is observed with great reverence by the native residents of Tirupati, who converge at their hometown for this event, wherever they are settled across the globe. According to the folklore, the goddess is worshipped as the younger sister of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023