Tirumala
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Age bowed to faith as 116-year-old woman climbs 3,550 steps to reach Tirumala Temple | VIDEO
India | Jul 07, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTNavaneethamma, believed to be 116 years old, completed the 11-kilometre Alipiri footpath and climbed 3,550 steps to reach the Tirumala temple. Her remarkable act of devotion went viral on social media.
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Why did Anant Ambani donate his hair at Tirumala? The centuries-old belief explained
Spirituality | Jun 28, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAfter Anant Ambani donated his hair at Tirupati, many wondered about the significance of the ritual. Here's the legend of Neela Devi and Lord Venkateswara, and the spiritual meaning behind the centuries-old tradition of offering hair at Tirumala.
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TTD announcements on Tirumala Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, Sarva Darshan - Full Details
Travel | Dec 05, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTTTD has issued important announcements on Tirumala Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, including dates, entry guidelines, token details, and pilgrim instructions. Check the latest updates to plan your visit smoothly.
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Ruckus erupts after Muslim man offers namaz at Tirumala temple premises, probe underway
Hyderabad | May 23, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTThe man arrived in a car at the marriage venue where the TTD conducts mass marriages. After spending some time in the parking lot, he reached the wedding venue and spread his garment on the ground to offer namaz.
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Pawan Kalyan's wife Anna Konidela performs head-tonsuring at Tirumala to fulfil vow | Video
India | Apr 14, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTPawan Kalyan’s son Mark Shankar recently survived a fire accident in Singapore while attending a summer camp. In the fire mishap that occurred on April 8, Shankar suffered burns to his hand and legs and even inhaled the smoke.
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Know why Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating 'Hindu tradition' policy
Chennai | Feb 06, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) dismissed 18 employees for violating the Hindu-only employment policy. Know why non-Hindu employees were removed and the political reactions surrounding this decision.
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Tirupati temple board takes action against 18 non-Hindu employees
India | Feb 05, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against employees adhering to non-Hindu religious practices while working in the institution.
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Tirupati stampede: 6 devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
India | Jan 09, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTTirupati stampede: A tragic stampede at Tirupati’s token counters for Vaikuntha Ekadashi resulted in the death of six devotees and injuries to at least 40 others. The chaos unfolded as thousands gathered for darshan tokens at various centres.
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Andhra Pradesh: SIT probes adulteration in ghee used in Tirumala Srivari laddu prasadam
India | Nov 22, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThe Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing alleged ghee adulteration in the sacred Tirumala Srivari Laddu Prasadam. Investigations are underway in Tirupati and Tirumala, with a detailed report to be submitted to the CBI in 10 days.
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Tirupati Laddu row: CBI forms SIT to probe into the adulteration allegations
India | Nov 05, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTEarlier on October 4, the Supreme Court ordered the formation of a new independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations related to the use of animal fat in laddu served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
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Three hotels in Tirupati receive bomb threats through email
India | Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThree hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received bomb threats via email, leading to extensive searches by local police and sniffer dogs. Authorities confirmed the threats were a hoax. Investigations are underway to trace the source of the threats linked to drug kingpin Jaffer Sidiq.
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Supreme Court orders fresh SIT investigation into Tirupati laddu 'animal fat' row
India | Oct 04, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of India has ordered the formation of a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations related to the use of animal fats in laddu served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
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Tirumala's Lord Venkateswara temple richer than many MNCs; owns Rs 2.5 lakh crore assets
India | Nov 07, 2022, 09:14 AM ISTThe temple body owns land parcels and buildings in different parts of the country. According to officials, TTD revenues are increasing thanks to the rise in cash and gold offerings made by devotees. Due to increase in interest rates, the temple body is earning more on fixed deposits in the banks.
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams cancels break darshans till August 21
India | Aug 14, 2022, 12:25 PM ISTTirumala: On Saturday, the serpentine lines reached even the outer ring road near the Octopus building. As per the Saturday 8 pm status, 56,546 pilgrims had Darshan on August 13.
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Andhra Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in forest region of Tirumala, later doused off
India | Apr 13, 2022, 06:01 PM ISTThe fire broke out in the Tirumala forest area in the afternoon of Tuesday around 2:30 pm. Fires spread rapidly in the forest area near the Elephant Arch on First Ghat Road.
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Tirupati: 3 injured in stampede-like situation at Tirumala shrine
India | Apr 12, 2022, 01:16 PM ISTIn February this year, the TTD had decided to raise the number of Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens and the tickets issued for darshan of Lord Venkateswara.
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to issue more SSD tokens, Lord Venkateswara darshan tickets
India | Feb 23, 2022, 11:29 AM ISTData showed there was nearly 50 per cent rise in the number of devotees taking darshan at the Tirupati Devasthanam between Februay 1 to 21.
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Will courts interfere in conduct of rituals?: SC on plea alleging irregularities at Tirupati Balaji
India | Nov 16, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTDadda, a devotee of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy alleged irregularities in conduct of 'sevas' and rituals at the Tirupati Temple.
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TTD declares 'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace
India | Apr 21, 2021, 05:15 PM ISTTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which governs the ancient shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala in Tirupati, on Wednesday announced that Lord Hanuman's birthplace was Anjanadri, a hillock at Japali Theertham located about 5 km from north of the hill temple.
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TTD launches 'Gudiko-Gomata' campaign in Tamil Nadu
India | Feb 14, 2021, 09:31 AM ISTThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Saturday launched the 'Gudiko-Gomata (a cow for each temple) campaign in Tamil Nadu, aimed at propagating the Hindu religion.