TTD-managed Lord Venkateswara temples across India witnessed a massive turnout of 12.7 lakh pilgrims on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Discover the surprising footfall trends and key collection figures from this major festival.
A devotee from Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, Karanam Nagaraju, donated Rs 1 crore to the TTD's Sri Venkateswara Vidyadan Trust for education of poor students. Read about this act of devotion.
Protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh after miscreants damage the sacred Shivalinga at Bheemeswara Swamy Temple in Draksharamam. Police form six teams, CM Naidu orders stern action. Read the latest updates.
A viral video shows a snail in Pulihora prasadam at Simhachalam's Varaha Nrusimha Swamy temple. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Read more.
The sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan at Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple has commenced for a 21-day period. Devotees can witness the celestial event until January 18. Learn about the rituals and significance.
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and wife Devisha Shetty offered prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on the auspicious Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Read about their spiritual journey.
Madras High Court states temple deities receive the 'first honour'. Special honours for mutt heads are not an absolute right and must be decided by HR & CE authorities. Read the full ruling.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announces a new governing authority for Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple post-current committee term. Byndoor bus stand renamed. Read for details.
A power cut at Vijayawada's Kanakadurga temple due to a billing disagreement disrupted services. The dispute involves a solar power agreement. Read the full story.
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti visited the historic Hosamarigudi Temple in Kaup, expressing profound spiritual peace. Read about his visit and the temple's acclaimed renovation.
Discover the Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple in Kallahalli, home to a rare 14-foot black stone deity. Learn how its unique rituals like Brick Pooja bring prosperity and resolve property disputes. Plan your spiritual visit today!
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka to hear their firsthand account of the devastating DITWAH economic crisis. Learn about their urgent concerns and India's response.
Controversy erupts at Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple as a group protests inclusion of non-Hindu leaders in Kiru Shashti festival invites. Temple official cites protocol. Get the full story.
Planning a visit to Bangladesh's Dhakeshwari Temple in 2025? Our complete guide covers history, how to reach, timings, and key rituals for Hindu devotees.
A 21-year-old from Rajasthan was arrested for cheating devotees via a fake Sri Mookambika Temple website for advance bookings. Read the full details of the cyber fraud case.
Assam govt allocates 25 acres in Guwahati for a major Sri Venkateswara temple, boosting spiritual infrastructure in Northeast. Read about the CM-level negotiations that made it happen.
Sri Lankan MP C. V. Vigneswaran warns of systematic land acquisition from Tamils in the island's north-east. He seeks India's diplomatic support to uphold the 13th Amendment and protect minority rights.
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada is launching online services for darshan, prasadam & donations via aptemple.org & apps to manage devotee rush. Read more.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces a fully automated, transparent cottage donation policy to eliminate manipulation. New rules include donor nominees, CCTV surveillance, and clear accountability.
Orissa High Court dismisses plea to direct Jagannath temple to sell land, upholding legal principle that a Hindu deity is a perpetual minor. Read the full judgment details and implications.
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli visited the Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam with his family. He performed the Kappasthambham Alingana ritual and received blessings. Read more about the spiritual visit.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu orders immediate action after EO of Sri Gangamma temple caught stealing silver, sarees. EO suspended, arrested. Read details.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating fury leaves at least 627 dead and several hundred missing in Sri Lanka. Rescue operations intensify as the nation grapples with the aftermath.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, killing 627 with hundreds missing. Rescue operations intensify amid widespread destruction. Read the latest updates.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu criticizes ex-CM YS Jagan Reddy for his comments on the sacred Tirumala Parakamani theft case, calling them unethical and hurtful to devotees. Read more.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
Andhra Pradesh deploys a new strategy with kumki elephants from Karnataka and potential translocation to tackle wild herds troubling Vizianagaram & Srikakulam for 15 years. Read the full plan.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a ship carrying rice and relief materials to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, continuing the state's tradition of aid. Read more about this humanitarian gesture.
Andhra Pradesh High Court stays SVU's notification for hiring academic consultants on contract, calling it exploitation of youth. Court questions legality of posts. Read full details.